Latest Environment News

Another atmospheric river brings more rain, wind and snow to Northern California

March 28, 2023 | Claire Morgan

After a sunny weekend, another atmospheric river has moved into the Sacramento region. Forecasters say it won’t be a “super wet system,” though they have warned of gusty winds, small stream flooding and more heavy snow accumulation in the Sierra.

Food and Sustainability

Cooking with gas — or electricity? Californians wonder how electrification might impact the food we eat

March 28, 2023 | Manola Secaira

As part of its goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2045, California is working to cut emissions in all parts of life, including the kitchen.

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State Government

‘Prove you’re not price gouging:’ Newsom signs special session bill to monitor oil industry profits

March 27, 2023 | Nicole Nixon

The bills’ passage signals the end of a special legislative session, which some lawmakers described as a rushed process with little opportunity for input or debate. Newsom called it “a great day for consumers.”

Environment

California announces a rollback of some state drought restrictions

March 24, 2023 | Manola Secaira

The announcement means water agencies throughout the state can now expect a boost in supplies.

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Rain, snow and wind are returning to Northern California. In Sacramento, impacts expected to be milder than recent storms

March 20, 2023 | Claire Morgan

Another storm system will bring light rain to the Sacramento region and snow to the Sierra on Tuesday and Wednesday, and a large portion of the San Joaquin Valley is under a wind advisory through Tuesday night.

State Government

Wildfire victims left ‘in the dark’ after U.S. Forest Service briefs Congress about the Caldor Fire

March 20, 2023 | Scott Rodd

A CapRadio and California Newsroom investigation prompted the Forest Service to answer U.S. lawmakers’ questions about a stalled fire prevention project, but little information from these meetings has been shared with the public.

Environment

Climate is changing too quickly for the Sierra Nevada's 'zombie forests'

March 18, 2023

One in five Sierra Nevada conifers are no longer compatible with the environmental conditions around them, raising questions about how to manage the land. Researchers say it may get worse.

Environment

The Maine lobster industry sues California aquarium over a do-not-eat listing

March 18, 2023

Industry groups are suing the Monterey Bay Aquarium for defamation, arguing that their prized catch shouldn't be on a "red list" published by Seafood Watch, a conservation program it operates.

Environment

City provides tool to help Sacramento residents cut home energy bills, emissions

March 15, 2023 | Kristin Lam

The free online tool will be available to some Sacramento residents through at least spring 2024 as part of the city’s goals to convert buildings to all electric energy.