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My journey to a reef on the abyss (if gas drillers get their way), by Tim Winton

Scott Reef is the sentinel of Australia’s coral wonderlands. If Woodside’s ambitions are realised, we may seal the fate of all our coral reefs.

My journey to a reef on the abyss (if gas drillers get their way), by Tim Winton

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El Niño May Bring More Water to California Than Reservoirs Can Hold

Some reservoirs in parts of the state expected to experience strong El Niño impacts this year are already close to capacity.

  • El Niño expected to bring above-average precipitation to Southern California this winter.
  • Major reservoirs like Castaic Lake at 95% capacity, 115% above average levels.
  • Reservoir managers must lower water levels to accommodate incoming rain.

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