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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Climate Change in Southern California

    In 2007, then-Governor Schwarzenegger commissioned a study on the projected impacts of climate change on six areas of California. A more recent study documents what's in store for snow in the local mountains, comparing how it would change if emissions continue as usual and in case there's a major effort at mitigation.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    In 2007, then-Governor Schwarzenegger commissioned a study on the projected impacts of climate change on six areas of California. A more recent study documents what's in store for snow in the local mountains, comparing how it would change if emissions continue as usual and in case there's a major effort at mitigation. We hear about how climate change is likely to impact life in Southern California. We also hear from KCRW's Saul Gonzalez, who caught up with an archaeologist who's studied the prospect of sea levels rising.

    rchaeolgist Brian Fagan (L) speaks with KCRW's Saul Gonzalez

    on the beach in Malibu

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    Climate Change in Southern California
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Anna Scott

      Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Sonya Geis

      Senior Managing Editor

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      Brian Fagan

      University of California Santa Barbara

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      Dan Cayan

      UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography

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      Alex Hall

      professor in UCLA’s Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences

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    2. 18:32Frank McCourt Still Casts Shadow over Chavez Ravine
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