Ian James
@ianjames.bsky.social
Reporter focusing on water and climate change, Los Angeles Times. ian.james@latimes.com
Signal: ianjames.77
Signal: ianjames.77
In today’s @latimes.com:
Owens Valley tribes fight to reclaim ‘land of flowing water’ www.latimes.com/environment/... @carlinstiehl.bsky.social
Owens Valley tribes fight to reclaim ‘land of flowing water’ www.latimes.com/environment/... @carlinstiehl.bsky.social
October 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
In today’s @latimes.com:
Owens Valley tribes fight to reclaim ‘land of flowing water’ www.latimes.com/environment/... @carlinstiehl.bsky.social
Owens Valley tribes fight to reclaim ‘land of flowing water’ www.latimes.com/environment/... @carlinstiehl.bsky.social
On the front page of today’s @latimes.com
Fresh water is disappearing and much of the world is getting drier
Research by @hrishikeshac.bsky.social & @jayfamiglietti.bsky.social shows large swaths of the world are losing vast amounts of water www.latimes.com/environment/... @sean-greene.bsky.social
Fresh water is disappearing and much of the world is getting drier
Research by @hrishikeshac.bsky.social & @jayfamiglietti.bsky.social shows large swaths of the world are losing vast amounts of water www.latimes.com/environment/... @sean-greene.bsky.social
September 7, 2025 at 9:21 PM
On the front page of today’s @latimes.com
Fresh water is disappearing and much of the world is getting drier
Research by @hrishikeshac.bsky.social & @jayfamiglietti.bsky.social shows large swaths of the world are losing vast amounts of water www.latimes.com/environment/... @sean-greene.bsky.social
Fresh water is disappearing and much of the world is getting drier
Research by @hrishikeshac.bsky.social & @jayfamiglietti.bsky.social shows large swaths of the world are losing vast amounts of water www.latimes.com/environment/... @sean-greene.bsky.social
Vast regions of the world are getting drier, and water is rapidly disappearing beneath much of humanity’s feet.
Alarming findings by @hrishikeshac.bsky.social and @jayfamiglietti.bsky.social
Superb graphics by my @latimes.com colleague @sean-greene.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/...
Alarming findings by @hrishikeshac.bsky.social and @jayfamiglietti.bsky.social
Superb graphics by my @latimes.com colleague @sean-greene.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/...
September 4, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Vast regions of the world are getting drier, and water is rapidly disappearing beneath much of humanity’s feet.
Alarming findings by @hrishikeshac.bsky.social and @jayfamiglietti.bsky.social
Superb graphics by my @latimes.com colleague @sean-greene.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/...
Alarming findings by @hrishikeshac.bsky.social and @jayfamiglietti.bsky.social
Superb graphics by my @latimes.com colleague @sean-greene.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/...
Pointing to “foundational flaws” in the Dept. of Energy’s recent climate report, the @ametsoc.org has responded by underlining scientific conclusions that have been thoroughly studied and consistently reaffirmed:
www.ametsoc.org/ams/about-am... @coveringclimatenow.org
www.ametsoc.org/ams/about-am... @coveringclimatenow.org
August 28, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Pointing to “foundational flaws” in the Dept. of Energy’s recent climate report, the @ametsoc.org has responded by underlining scientific conclusions that have been thoroughly studied and consistently reaffirmed:
www.ametsoc.org/ams/about-am... @coveringclimatenow.org
www.ametsoc.org/ams/about-am... @coveringclimatenow.org
In today’s @latimes.com:
A long-journeying bird connects lakes in California and Argentina — and two communities
www.latimes.com/environment/... @myungchun.bsky.social
A long-journeying bird connects lakes in California and Argentina — and two communities
www.latimes.com/environment/... @myungchun.bsky.social
August 24, 2025 at 2:56 AM
In today’s @latimes.com:
A long-journeying bird connects lakes in California and Argentina — and two communities
www.latimes.com/environment/... @myungchun.bsky.social
A long-journeying bird connects lakes in California and Argentina — and two communities
www.latimes.com/environment/... @myungchun.bsky.social
A helpful breakdown of where Southern California currently gets water supplies, by my colleague @sean-greene.bsky.social
www.latimes.com/environment/...
www.latimes.com/environment/...
August 10, 2025 at 7:13 PM
A helpful breakdown of where Southern California currently gets water supplies, by my colleague @sean-greene.bsky.social
www.latimes.com/environment/...
www.latimes.com/environment/...
In today’s @latimes.com:
‘It needs more water’: Calls grow for boosting Mono Lake www.latimes.com/environment/... @myungchun.bsky.social
‘It needs more water’: Calls grow for boosting Mono Lake www.latimes.com/environment/... @myungchun.bsky.social
August 4, 2025 at 6:55 PM
In today’s @latimes.com:
‘It needs more water’: Calls grow for boosting Mono Lake www.latimes.com/environment/... @myungchun.bsky.social
‘It needs more water’: Calls grow for boosting Mono Lake www.latimes.com/environment/... @myungchun.bsky.social
June 7, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Thousands of feet below the snowy summit of Mt. San Jacinto, a formidable feat of engineering and grit makes life as we know it in Southern California possible. www.latimes.com/environment/... @gferaz.bsky.social @latimes.com
April 28, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Thousands of feet below the snowy summit of Mt. San Jacinto, a formidable feat of engineering and grit makes life as we know it in Southern California possible. www.latimes.com/environment/... @gferaz.bsky.social @latimes.com
Years ago, I heard about a tunnel under Mt. San Jacinto that brought water to Southern California, and I was intrigued. I finally had an opportunity to see this tunnel. I wrote about its history and how this feat of engineering and grit makes life as we know it in Southern California possible.
April 28, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Years ago, I heard about a tunnel under Mt. San Jacinto that brought water to Southern California, and I was intrigued. I finally had an opportunity to see this tunnel. I wrote about its history and how this feat of engineering and grit makes life as we know it in Southern California possible.
California’s snowpack is below average in the central and southern Sierra Nevada. Across the mountain range, the snowpack now measures 85% of average for this time of year. @sean-greene.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/...
February 28, 2025 at 7:15 PM
California’s snowpack is below average in the central and southern Sierra Nevada. Across the mountain range, the snowpack now measures 85% of average for this time of year. @sean-greene.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/...
The fires left neighborhoods choking in ash and toxic air. Residents are demanding answers about the hazards.
Claire Robinson took precautions, wearing a hazmat suit, respirator and goggles as she returned to inspect the ruins of her home. www.latimes.com/environment/...
Claire Robinson took precautions, wearing a hazmat suit, respirator and goggles as she returned to inspect the ruins of her home. www.latimes.com/environment/...
February 6, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The fires left neighborhoods choking in ash and toxic air. Residents are demanding answers about the hazards.
Claire Robinson took precautions, wearing a hazmat suit, respirator and goggles as she returned to inspect the ruins of her home. www.latimes.com/environment/...
Claire Robinson took precautions, wearing a hazmat suit, respirator and goggles as she returned to inspect the ruins of her home. www.latimes.com/environment/...
More than 2 billion gallons were released from the reservoirs over three days. Graphic by @sean-greene.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/... @latimes.com
February 4, 2025 at 1:10 AM
More than 2 billion gallons were released from the reservoirs over three days. Graphic by @sean-greene.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/... @latimes.com
California’s snowpack is 65% of average for this time of year after an unusually dry January. The snowpack is set to grow as two major storms approach. www.latimes.com/california/s... #CAwater
January 31, 2025 at 5:46 PM
California’s snowpack is 65% of average for this time of year after an unusually dry January. The snowpack is set to grow as two major storms approach. www.latimes.com/california/s... #CAwater
I spoke with Charming Evelyn, who saw the smoke and fled a home where she was house-sitting for friends. She took their dog, Cleveland, and left. “It was terrifying to see that small plume of smoke grow into this huge plume.” Images of what she saw at the home and as she evacuated: #Palisadesfire
January 8, 2025 at 2:13 AM
I spoke with Charming Evelyn, who saw the smoke and fled a home where she was house-sitting for friends. She took their dog, Cleveland, and left. “It was terrifying to see that small plume of smoke grow into this huge plume.” Images of what she saw at the home and as she evacuated: #Palisadesfire
New research shows global warming has become the dominant driver of worsening droughts in the Western US. Scientists say the severity of future droughts will be determined largely by how much more planet-heating gases humans release into the atmosphere. www.latimes.com/environment/...
November 20, 2024 at 6:48 AM
New research shows global warming has become the dominant driver of worsening droughts in the Western US. Scientists say the severity of future droughts will be determined largely by how much more planet-heating gases humans release into the atmosphere. www.latimes.com/environment/...
Inbox: Some people really do not want to look at the scientific evidence that climate change is causing more severe droughts in the Western U.S. www.latimes.com/environment/...
November 19, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Inbox: Some people really do not want to look at the scientific evidence that climate change is causing more severe droughts in the Western U.S. www.latimes.com/environment/...
In today's L.A. Times:
A sudden shutoff of water has dried up the Kern River in Bakersfield, leaving thousands of dead fish. www.latimes.com/environment/...
A sudden shutoff of water has dried up the Kern River in Bakersfield, leaving thousands of dead fish. www.latimes.com/environment/...
September 19, 2024 at 7:36 PM
In today's L.A. Times:
A sudden shutoff of water has dried up the Kern River in Bakersfield, leaving thousands of dead fish. www.latimes.com/environment/...
A sudden shutoff of water has dried up the Kern River in Bakersfield, leaving thousands of dead fish. www.latimes.com/environment/...
The last two dams have been breached, and the Klamath River is flowing freely for the first time in more than a century. Here are some views of the river running through the drained reservoirs. www.latimes.com/environment/...
August 29, 2024 at 3:36 PM
The last two dams have been breached, and the Klamath River is flowing freely for the first time in more than a century. Here are some views of the river running through the drained reservoirs. www.latimes.com/environment/...
UPDATE: The last two dams have been breached. The Klamath River is flowing freely in its channel for the first time in more than a century. A photographer captured the moment as the river poured through the remnants of Iron Gate Dam. (Photos by Matt Mais, Yurok Tribe) www.latimes.com/environment/...
August 28, 2024 at 8:47 PM
UPDATE: The last two dams have been breached. The Klamath River is flowing freely in its channel for the first time in more than a century. A photographer captured the moment as the river poured through the remnants of Iron Gate Dam. (Photos by Matt Mais, Yurok Tribe) www.latimes.com/environment/...
Crews have nearly finished dismantling the last of four dams on the Klamath River. In mid-August, I saw excavators carving away at remnants of two dams — Iron Gate and Copco No. 1. Soon workers will clear channels, reestablishing a free-flowing stretch of the river.
August 28, 2024 at 5:42 AM
Crews have nearly finished dismantling the last of four dams on the Klamath River. In mid-August, I saw excavators carving away at remnants of two dams — Iron Gate and Copco No. 1. Soon workers will clear channels, reestablishing a free-flowing stretch of the river.
On today’s front page:
Underlying risk to vital ecosystems
A scientist focuses on groundwater levels, aiming to save California habitats that could be pumped dry www.latimes.com/environment/... @latimes.com
Underlying risk to vital ecosystems
A scientist focuses on groundwater levels, aiming to save California habitats that could be pumped dry www.latimes.com/environment/... @latimes.com
May 29, 2024 at 4:06 PM
On today’s front page:
Underlying risk to vital ecosystems
A scientist focuses on groundwater levels, aiming to save California habitats that could be pumped dry www.latimes.com/environment/... @latimes.com
Underlying risk to vital ecosystems
A scientist focuses on groundwater levels, aiming to save California habitats that could be pumped dry www.latimes.com/environment/... @latimes.com
On today's front page:
Much hinges on the health of California's struggling salmon www.latimes.com/environment/...
Much hinges on the health of California's struggling salmon www.latimes.com/environment/...
April 4, 2024 at 7:58 PM
On today's front page:
Much hinges on the health of California's struggling salmon www.latimes.com/environment/...
Much hinges on the health of California's struggling salmon www.latimes.com/environment/...
California snowpack update after the blizzard: now 104% of average for this time of year, up from 84% last week www.latimes.com/california/s...
March 4, 2024 at 8:19 PM
California snowpack update after the blizzard: now 104% of average for this time of year, up from 84% last week www.latimes.com/california/s...
How freeing rivers can help California ease flood risks and revive ecosystems www.latimes.com/environment/...
March 1, 2024 at 6:12 AM
How freeing rivers can help California ease flood risks and revive ecosystems www.latimes.com/environment/...