Governor Gavin Newsom's latest budget proposal advocates for accelerating the development of a controversial water tunnel project aimed at increasing water flow from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to support agriculture and urban areas. He argues this initiative is crucial to adjust to climate change, which may potentially reduce water supplies by 10% by the 2040s. However, the proposal meets significant pushback from various lawmakers and environmentalists, who fear it could jeopardize marine ecosystems and local economies. The plan reflects concerns about Californiaâs aging water infrastructure and its ability to manage future climatic extremes effectively.
Gov. Gavin Newsomâs revised budget calls for fast-tracking a controversial tunnel project aimed at securing Californiaâs water supply amid ongoing environmental and legislative opposition.
Newsom argues the tunnel is essential for adapting to a potentially drier future, as climate change may reduce Californiaâs water availability by 10% by the 2040s.
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