EnvironmentWithout Urgent Action, California’s Sea-Level Rise A Threat To Housing, Economy, Report SaysDecember 12, 2019Despite years of urgent warnings, local governments are moving too slow to prevent the worst damage from sea-level rise caused by climate change, according to a report by the California Legislative Analyst’s office.
Environment5 Major Crops In The Crosshairs Of Climate ChangeOctober 25, 2018The plants that nourish us won't disappear entirely. But they may have to move to higher, cooler latitudes. Some places may find it harder to grow anything at all, because there's not enough water.
EnvironmentThe Cost Of Your Favorite Beer Could Double Due To Climate Change, Study SuggestsOctober 16, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroTrouble could be brewing for California's beer industry if global temperatures continue to warm. Climate change could tap the state's beer industry — and some brewers are already feeling the impacts of it. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentLess Snow Could Be Coming To California’s Sierra Nevada MountainsOctober 10, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroA new study out of UC Irvine suggests that climate change could melt snow earlier and move it to higher elevations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentMeet The Newest Recruits In California's War On Climate Change: Carbon FarmersSeptember 29, 2018More than 80 California farmers are engaged in a state-funded effort to boost carbon concentrations in the soil — a promising way to combat climate change.
EnvironmentCiting Gravity Of Climate Crisis, 'Governor Moonbeam' Launches California Satellite ProposalSeptember 14, 2018 | Ben AdlerThe summit brought together local, regional and national governments from countries throughout the world — along with business and industry leaders. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: Climate Action Summit Wraps UpSeptember 14, 2018CapRadio’s environment reporter Ezra Romero has been at the Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco this week, he’ll check in to give us the event’s highlights. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Redwoods Are Dealing With Climate Change Better Than You Might ExpectSeptember 13, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroEven though modeling suggests that climate change will shrink the suitable habitat for coastal redwoods there’s no evidence, as of now, that they can’t withstand warmer temperatures. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Gov. Jerry Brown, Michael Bloomberg Challenge Trump Administration On Climate Change, Paris Climate Agreement GoalsSeptember 13, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroTwo prominent American leaders on climate change are laying out a path for the nation to meet its Paris Climate Agreement goals despite President Trump’s vow to withdraw.
EnvironmentGov. Brown's Biggest Climate Foe Isn't Trump. It's Car-Loving CaliforniansSeptember 13, 2018On Monday, Gov. Jerry Brown set the stage by signing a new state goal for 100 percent clean energy by 2045. But if California is going to reach its ambitious climate change targets, the state will have to tackle its toughest challenge yet: cars. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.