State GovernmentDeal pulls California plastic trash measure from ballotJune 30, 2022A bill negotiated by environmentalists, the plastics industry and lawmakers is keeping a California recycling measure off the ballot.
EnvironmentWhat the Supreme Court ruling means for the EPA's ability to fight climate changeJune 30, 2022 | Manola SecairaA climate law expert explains what the Supreme Court ruling means for the EPA’s future plans to cut carbon emissions.
EnvironmentComposting starts soon in Sacramento County. Here’s what you need to know.June 29, 2022 | Manola SecairaA law aimed at decreasing food waste and greenhouse gas emissions in California is coming into play in Sacramento County. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentTunnel vision: What’s next for the governor’s plan to replumb the Delta?June 22, 2022It’s no quick fix. The scaled-down tunnel — which would bypass the Delta and funnel more water south — still has to clear a gauntlet of reviews, would cost at least $16 billion and could take 20 years.
EnvironmentHow idle oil wells leaked explosive levels of methane in BakersfieldJune 21, 2022 | Manola SecairaThere are about 35,000 idle oil wells in California. State leaders and activists are in the midst of deciding their future.
EnvironmentCal Fire fumbles key responsibilities to prevent catastrophic wildfires despite historic budgetJune 21, 2022 | Scott RoddA months-long investigation from The California Newsroom examined Cal Fire’s efforts to prevent catastrophic wildfires, ahead of what could be another devastating fire season.
Health CareOverworked California firefighters struggle with PTSD, suicide, fatigue, intensifying wildfiresJune 13, 2022Cal Fire faces a mental health crisis. As wildfires intensify, thousands of California firefighters carry a heavy load of trauma and grief.
EnvironmentState imposes sweeping ban on pumping river water in San Joaquin Valley, Bay AreaJune 8, 2022As drought intensifies, the order affects many cities and growers from Fresno to the Oregon border, including 212 public water systems.
EnvironmentClimate controversy: California’s plan for handling crisis is flawed, advisors sayJune 4, 2022California’s climate change plan fails to provide substantial evidence that capturing carbon will meet ambitious greenhouse gas goals, critics say. The plan “does California a disservice,” one state advisor said.
EnvironmentCalifornia cracks down on water use as it sees its most severe drought everJune 4, 2022Water departments had the option to choose between an outdoor watering limit of one day per week or by volume of water used.
