Publications

407 Resources

Impacts of California’s Ongoing Drought: Hydroelectricity Generation 2015 Update

February 9, 2016 | publication

Hydropower and natural gas are the principal sources of electricity for California’s millions of users.

Incentive-Based Instruments for Freshwater Management

February 8, 2016 | publication

Freshwater is perhaps the single most precious resource for human health and development.

Oil, Food, and Water: Challenges and Opportunities for California Agriculture

December 9, 2015 | publication

Oil, gas, and agriculture are all central to California’s economy. Yet the extent of harmful chemical contamination from the oil and gas industry on food production is not well documented, and there are mounting concerns over human health impacts. This study sheds light on the risks posed when oil and gas production and exploration operate alongside agriculture.

Serving the Public Interest: Corporate Water Stewardship and Sustainable Development

September 28, 2015 | publication

The adoption of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), at the 2015 United Nations Development Summit, lays out a compelling framework for collective action by government, the private sector, and civil society to address social and environmental issues that inhibit economic development and shared prosperity.

Impacts of California’s Ongoing Drought: Agriculture

August 25, 2015 | publication

In 2015, California was in the midst of the most severe drought in nearly 120 years of instrumental record, with far-reaching effects in the state. This report examines the impacts of the drought on California’s agricultural sector through 2014.

Guide for Bringing Integrity to Companies’ Water Stewardship Initiatives: A Framework for Improving Effectiveness and Transparency

August 25, 2015 | publication

Today, the UN Global Compact’s CEO Water Mandate announced the first comprehensive guide on forming multi-stakeholder water stewardship initiatives with integrity.

An Independent Scientific Assessment of Well Stimulation in California and Fracking Issue Briefs

July 9, 2015 | publication

This study, prepared by the California Council on Science and Technology in partnership with the Pacific Institute and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, consists of three volumes. It explores well stimulation treatments in California; the risks these technologies pose to water, air, seismic activity, wildlife, plants, and human health; risks by geographic region within the state; and areas where there are information gaps.

California Agricultural Water Use: Key Background Information

April 29, 2015 | publication

California is a key producer of agricultural goods that are consumed all over the world.

Comment Letter on the Status of the Salton Sea Management Program

April 28, 2015 | publication

This comment letters sent to the California State Water Resources Control Board (Water Board) urged the Water Board to direct the Salton Sea Management Program to review and act upon previous recommendations and suggestions, as well as those described in the letter, and to accelerate efforts on behalf of California’s Salton Sea and the people and wildlife who depend on it.

Water Use Trends in the United States

April 15, 2015 | publication

This report analyzes and explains the factors contributing to the positive trend of decreasing water use, and examines the implications for future water demand. National water use remains high, and many freshwater systems are under stress from overuse. Climate change will exacerbate existing challenges, affecting the supply, demand, and quality of the nation’s water resources.

Impacts of California’s Ongoing Drought: Hydroelectricity Generation

March 17, 2015 | publication

California’s hottest and driest drought in recorded history, from 2012 to 2016, shifted the sources of energy for electricity with adverse economic and environmental consequences. This report focuses on the period of drought from 2011 to 2014.

The Water Footprint of California’s Energy System, 1990–2012

March 11, 2015 | publication

A new article by Julian Fulton and Heather Cooley evaluates the amount of water consumed in meeting California’s energy needs – also referred to as the water footprint of energy.

Guidance for Companies on Respecting the Human Rights to Water and Sanitation

January 16, 2015 | publication

In 2007, the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) was created as a strategic policy initiative for businesses committed to aligning their operations and strategies with 10 principles related to human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.

California Urban Water Suppliers Water Use Map

January 14, 2015 | publication

This web app from the Pacific Institute shows how different California cities are responding to the ongoing drought. This web feature brings to life newly-released data on residential and system-wide water use, and allows users to explore trends and patterns in that use.

Insights into Proposition 1: The 2014 California Water Bond

October 23, 2014 | publication

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of Proposition 1, the Water Quality, Supply and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014, which was approved by California voters in November 2014.

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