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Wrangling over renewables: Counties push back on Newsom administration usurping local control

August 6, 2022

The state can expedite approval of renewable energy projects but rural counties say they already do their part with solar and wind farms. “We’re in the crosshairs, but we don’t think we are the right target here,” one rural advocate says.

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Northern California wildfires: Where to find updates on air quality, evacuations, and official information

August 5, 2022

Here’s a list of resources to track the latest information on the wildfires burning throughout Northern California.

Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

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How massive wildfires create their own weather

August 5, 2022 | Manola Secaira

From pyrocumulous clouds to fire tornadoes, Californians have witnessed the intense impacts of massive blazes. Scientists hope understanding these phenomena will help prepare firefighters.

Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local

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Can Californians afford electric cars? Wait lists for rebates are long and some programs have shut down

August 2, 2022

State funding is insufficient so lower-income residents have trouble getting their subsidies. The problems jeopardize California’s climate and air pollution goals as electric car prices keep rising.

Manola Secaira / CapRadio

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Two Yosemite area wildfires have residents on edge. Here’s what they went through this week.

July 29, 2022 | Manola Secaira

The Washburn and Oak fires forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed more than 100 homes. Both blazes sparked in a matter of weeks. It has residents and business owners concerned about the future of the Yosemite community.

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Biggest environmental issues facing California? Drought, wildfires and climate change, according to new PPIC survey.

July 29, 2022 | Mike Hagerty

CapRadio spoke with Public Policy Institute of California president Mark Baldessare about the survey’s findings.

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Delta tunnel: Salmon at risk from massive water project, state report says

July 27, 2022

The tunnel project, which would cost billions and take decades, aims to help shore up water supplies in much of California. The new environmental impact report outlines the impacts.

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Oak Fire smoke is hurting Sierra air quality, but Sacramento area could stay clear

July 25, 2022 | Mike Hagerty

The Reno-Sparks-Carson City area reported unhealthy air quality Monday, but the Sacramento area residents may be able to breathe relatively easy for now.

Andrew Nixon / CapRadio

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Low-cost electric car and bike share program coming to Stockton

July 25, 2022 | Rich Ibarra

Renting a car would cost $4 an hour or $35 for the day. The program is paid for by a California Air Resources Board grant and could start later this year.

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California poised to restrict bee-killing pesticides

July 20, 2022

California is acting later than many states in regulating neonicotinoids, but its rules would be among the nation’s most extensive. They would change how growers kill pests on nuts, citrus and other fruit crops.

 

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