Scientists are concerned about the record global temperatures with one NASA scientist warning that the world could be in uncharted territory. The increasing frequency of severe geomagnetic storms has led to the northern lights being visible over California as part of the current 11-year solar cycle. Technology's role in strengthening the grid is being highlighted as a crucial investment in resilience to address the challenges posed by extreme weather events. In California, the state water allocation has been doubled due to strong winter storms, offering some relief from the ongoing water crisis. Mexico City, home to 22 million people, is faced with a potentially catastrophic water shortage. Additionally, high-profile figures like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jane Fonda are advocating for restrictions on oil drilling as part of environmental conservation efforts, while local landmarks in Los Angeles went dark for Earth Hour to raise awareness about energy conservation. Lastly, a controversial plan to shoot thousands of West Coast owls to protect another owl species in California has sparked protests.