Drought Emergency Declared In Central Valley, Klamath Region
May 10, 2021
Pressured by growers and legislators, Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a drought emergency in 39 counties as most of California experiences severe drought.
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California Has A Recycling Problem
April 26, 2021 | Scott Rodd
The triangular, “chasing arrows” doesn’t mean an item can be recycled through curbside pickup.
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Newsom Orders Ban On New Oil Fracking By 2024
April 23, 2021
The move comes after environmentalists lambasted Newsom for failing to tackle California’s oil and gas production. The oil industry called it an “illegal mandate” and vowed to fight it. Fracking accounts for only 17% of California’s oil production.
Governor Declares Drought Emergency In Northwest Counties
April 22, 2021
The Russian River watershed is hard hit by lack of rainfall. The emergency order will allow state officials to relax some restrictions on reservoirs and assist endangered fish.
5 Things You Need To Know About Federal Drought Aid In California
April 17, 2021
The USDA declared California a natural disaster due to its severe drought, triggering aid for growers and ranchers who supply much of the nation’s food. Why has the federal government stepped in to help with California’s water woes?
California Lawmakers, Newsom Agree On $536-Million Wildfire Prevention Plan
April 8, 2021 | Scott Rodd
The money would largely focus on forest management projects, such as vegetation thinning. It would also set aside more than $20 million dollars for low-income residents to fireproof their homes.
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Biden Pushes Offshore Wind Power, But California Might Miss First Wave
April 6, 2021 | Ed Fletcher
The generation of green power from offshore wind turbines is set to see major gains under plans introduced by President Joe Biden, but as an industry expert explains, the path in California is more complicated.
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California Has A New Idea For Homes At Risk From Rising Seas: Buy, Rent, Retreat
March 21, 2021
Sea level rise is threatening billions in coastal property. A California lawmaker is proposing a novel way to retreat from the threat: buying and renting out properties as long as they're habitable.
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California Considers World’s First Guidelines on Microplastics in Drinking Water
March 19, 2021
California is looking to implement the world’s first guidelines for how much microplastic is allowed in drinking water. But there’s still a lot we don’t know about them. Plus, the latest on vaccine eligibility and the effort to recall Gov. Newsom.
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Air Board Tells San Joaquin Valley Growers To Phase Out Burns By 2025
February 27, 2021
Valley residents have waited more than a decade for the end of burns at vineyards and groves that spew smoke. Several board members pushed for quicker action, but the board voted to grant four more years.
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Biden Administration Approves 1st Major Offshore Wind Energy Project
May 11, 2021
A wind farm off Martha's Vineyard will produce enough power for 400,000 homes. It's the first of a dozen such projects in the works that are set to shift the clean energy landscape dramatically.
Renewable Energy Capacity Jumped 45% Worldwide In 2020; IEA Sees 'New Normal'
May 11, 2021
In 2020, renewable power was "the only energy source for which demand increased ... while consumption of all other fuels declined," the International Energy Agency says.
Louisiana's Governor Wants The Oil And Gas State To Go Carbon Neutral
May 11, 2021
In a major shift, Louisiana officials are making a plan to ramp up clean energy. Governor John Bel Edwards says the state must reduce the emissions fueling increasingly destructive extreme weather.
Reaching Back To The New Deal, Biden Proposes A Civilian Climate Corps
May 11, 2021
To bolster U.S. preparedness for a warming world and to create jobs, President Biden wants to retool and relaunch one of the most celebrated U.S. government programs, first established by FDR.
Behind Louisiana's Climate Plan To Become Carbon Neutral
May 10, 2021
Among the states setting aggressive climate goals, perhaps the most surprising is Louisiana. The longtime oil and gas state is now trying to figure out how to become carbon neutral.
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