Truth Be Told: No evidence of California water policies making wildfires worse

Truth Be Told: No evidence of California water policies making wildfires worse

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The video discusses water management issues in California, focusing on Governor Gavin Newsom's decision to limit water flow from Northern to Southern California due to drought conditions. It highlights the environmental concerns of sending water to the Pacific to protect wildlife, including the Delta smelt, and clarifies that this does not impact firefighting efforts. A temporary water shortage in Los Angeles' Pacific Palisades was due to system overload, not water scarcity. Despite the drought, there is a record amount of water reserved for firefighting.

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What was the reason for the temporary shortage of water in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood?

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What does the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California say about the current water reserves?

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