EnvironmentAir Board Tells San Joaquin Valley Growers To Phase Out Burns By 2025February 27, 2021Valley 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.
EnvironmentAudit Slams State Air Board For ‘Overstating’ Greenhouse Gas CutsFebruary 27, 2021The air board’s lack of accounting threatens to derail the state’s climate change goals, the audit says. “California is in need of more reliable tools,” state auditor Elaine Howle wrote.
EnvironmentHow About Wind? California Explores Plan For Wind Energy Along Coast To Combat Climate Change.February 22, 2021 | Ezra David RomeroCalifornia has ambitious climate goals. For example, by 2045 all energy has to come from renewable sources. Now, the state wants to lean on an untapped resource: its windy coastline. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Now Has A Futures Market For Water. Some Farmers Are SkepticalFebruary 12, 2021 | Nina SparlingA water futures market has opened up speculation on the price of water in California. But farmers and advocates alike are raising questions about how effective it might be, and who is likely to participate. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Adds New Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Along Highway 99, Creates Climate CorpsFebruary 4, 2021 | Rich IbarraThe Central Valley is playing a role in two new programs designed to push forward California's climate goals. The new chargers are placed along Highway 99 and are just one of the projects that could advance climate action in the Central Valley. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Needs More Storms, Groundwater To Avoid Prolonged Drought, Experts SayFebruary 3, 2021 | Ezra David Romero | Nina SparlingOver the past week Northern California was walloped by winter’s first big storm. But experts say more storms are needed to ward off drought this year Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.