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The Nobel Peace Prize in Norway; Water in Southern California
Three stories about California and water: Climate change means rising sea levels along the coastline. Can we explode the myths that hinder developing the water supply? Will the homeless have enough places to get out of the coming rain? On our rebroadcast of To the Point, President Obama is now a Nobel laureate, accepting the prestigious prize for peace while acknowledging that he's a war president.
By Warren Olney • • 57m ListenThree stories about California and water: Sea levels are on the rise due to climate change, and the state's not prepared. Misunderstandings are hindering water development for an increasing population. Homeless shelters may be inadequate during this weekend's rain storms. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, President Obama is now a Nobel laureate, accepting the prestigious prize for peace while acknowledging that he's a war president. We hear excerpts of his remarks and get a variety of reactions.
Banner image: Detail from the State Land Commission's report, Sea Level Rise Preparedness
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4 storiesWar and Peace and the Nobel Prize
President Obama accepted his Nobel Peace Prize today with humility and a defense of the war in Afghanistan. He said the use of force can bring lasting peace. Compared to others who've won the prize, he called his own accomplishments "slight." We hear excerpts of today's " lecture " and get different reactions. Why did he get the prize?
Read the story32 minCold Snap Drives Families into Shelters
It's cold in Southern California, and it's going to get wet -- with big storms predicted starting tonight and lasting into next week. That's bad news for people with no place to live. Winter shelters opened December 1, and a couple of nights ago occupancy doubled. Andy Bales is CEO of the Union Rescue Mission.
Read the story7 minPorts and Coast-Dwellers Get Ready for Rising Tide
During the past century, sea levels along the California coast rose between seven and nine inches. In the next 100 years, climate change is likely to raise them by four or five feet. A recent survey has found that ports and shipping centers are not prepared.
Read the story14 minMyths and Truths about California's Water Supply
The history of California is the story of water, where we find it and what it takes to move it to other places. More than a thousand local and regional water agencies are focused on local issues, rather than collective action, and that's hindering development as population grows and the climate changes.
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