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A farmworker and two environmental justice groups have sued the California Department of Pesticide Regulation over rules on the application of a widely used fumigant.

Food and Sustainability

California Agriculture Sees 17 Percent Drop In Revenue in 2015

January 31, 2017 | Amy Quinton

California farms and ranches saw a nearly 17 percent drop in revenue from 2014 to 2015, according to a new review. The decrease had little to do with the drought.

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State Government

Brown: Global Leaders Must Stop "Goofing Off" On Climate Change

January 27, 2017 | Ben Adler

California Gov. Jerry Brown says it’s too soon to panic over global threats like climate change and nuclear terrorism – but he’s urging leaders to step up.

State Government

California Tree Die Off Prompts Review Of Management Policies

January 26, 2017 | Amy Quinton

California's tree die off has led a state oversight board to review forest management policies.

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Environment

Appeals Court Hears Challenge To California's Cap-And-Trade Program

January 24, 2017 | Amy Quinton

A California appeals court heard a legal challenge Tuesday to the state’s signature effort to combat climate change, the cap-and-trade program.

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Environment

San Joaquin Valley Reaping Economic Benefits Of Climate Policies

January 19, 2017 | Amy Quinton

A new study shows California's climate change policies are good for the San Joaquin Valley's economy.

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Environment

California Schools Can Now Ask Water Supplier To Test For Lead On Campus

January 18, 2017 | Rich Ibarra

California schools can now ask their water supplier to test for lead on campus.

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Environment

California Proposing To Continue Water Conservation

January 18, 2017 | Amy Quinton

California water agencies told state regulators Wednesday that rules requiring water conservation should end. Regulators have proposed extending them at least until May.

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