Peter Getty is a philanthropist and contributing blogger for the Huffington Post. His work and writings revolve around environmental issues. Getty's philanthropic initiatives, as well as the organizations he supports, are committed to protecting the environment and spreading environmental awareness.
Ever since the Napa Quake, which thankfully didn't claim any lives, there has been a lot of chatter regarding what could have caused it. Some are writing that it could be linked to the California drought and the groundwater depletion that goes along with it. Since I don't think this thinking will likely be enough to tip the scales ...
The average Californian probably wouldn't know what a pulse flow is. Thanks to a cooperative joint effort by the US and Mexico, pulse flows may have a major positive environmental impact on the entire southwest region. Let's start with the problem - the Colorado River is supposed to flow into the Gulf of California. Thanks to ...
California is experiencing record-breaking drought. A neighbor's lawn has gone unwatered. What's more important? In Glendora, California, a couple was facing a fine of $500 for conserving water. The eyesore, some brown grass, was apparently reported to authorities. The entire ordeal is an embarrassment, and an example of how our ...
California Democrat Dianne Feinstein has a troubled history with environmental and sustainability groups since taking office as a Senator in the 90's. Having voted for her several times, I suddenly find myself looking back and wondering why. Feinstein's latest legislation, a drought bill, just might be the last straw. The ...