Table 3 Examples in related California case studies and practices
Examples | Key points | References |
|---|---|---|
Regional climate change affects | Observed and projected temperature increase, changes in precipitation, historical, and projected snowpack; natural climate variability and decadal scale droughts | California Department of Water Resources 2015 |
Climate Action Plan in State Water Project | Reduce GHG from SWP operation by terminating coal-fired power plant, using renewable energy, and increasing SWP system energy efficiency | California Department of Water Resources 2012 |
Regional water—energy nexus | A large variation in the average energy intensity values estimated in the regional water supply | California Water Plan 2013; California Department of Water Resources 2015 |
Water-energy-food nexus case related to climate change | WEF nexus cases from California with climate change implications for energy used in the water life cycle, qualify energy use and benefits of water and energy savings related to GHG reduction. Identified multiple benefits and knowledge gaps in water and energy used in the food life cycle | |
Hydrology and stressors affects on ecosystem processes related to climate change | Climate change affecting the Delta and upstream watershed ecosystems, making the water warmer, reducing outflows, and restricting Delta smelt and salmon habitats for endangered species survival and recovery | Perry et al 2016; Moyle et al. 2016; Brown et al. 2013, 2016 |
Integrated science and policy cross multiple sectors | Research and policy for cross sectors’ actions in water, energy, and food as well as environments related to climate change | California Water Action Plan (2014); CA Water Plan 2013; California Climate Change Research (2015), AB32 Climate Change Scoping Plan 2014 |