Can atmospheric rivers, bomb cyclones, and endless rain alleviate a years-long drought? Experts are skeptical.
As a coastal state, California feels like a lush haven in the dry southwestern part of the country. But in reality, the golden state is becoming more like its arid neighbors as its water sources—like the underground aquifers and the Colorado River—are rapidly drying out, leaving the state in what feels like a never-ending drought. Aside from altering ecosystems across the...