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Ezra David Romero
Environment Reporter
Climate change is becoming the great equalizer of our time. It’s altering everything: our lives, cities and the wilderness that surrounds us. I’ve realized that climate change isn’t holding back and has left us all in a tension.
As CapRadio’s environment reporter, I will report on disadvantaged communities vulnerable to climate change, and how they are affected by state and federal decisions and policy that focus on the environment and our relationship to it. I will also report on growing tension over water in the West.
What questions do you have about how climate change is altering the lives of people in California and Nevada?
Let me know below.
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SMUD Opts Out Of California’s New Rooftop Solar Law, Advocates Say It Sets A Dangerous Precedent
February 20, 2020
The California Energy Commission voted to allow the Sacramento Municipal Utility District to opt-out of the state's new requirement for solar on new homes. But opponents say giving SMUD permission sets a precedent that other utilities will follow.
California May Be Sliding Back Into Drought, Lawmakers And Advocates Warn Now Is The Time To Prepare
February 13, 2020
California is sliding back into drought conditions after a brief period of being drought free. But how ready are you and the rest of the state for the next drought? A new web tool and bill aim to prepare Calfornians for drier times.
California Could Take Over PG&E Under A Proposed Bill. But Could The Plan Work?
February 6, 2020
California could take control of PG&E if a bill unveiled Monday by state Sen. Scott Wiener becomes law. The company opposes the plan and experts say it’s a tough road to go down.
If Bumble Bees Become Endangered In California, Farmers Say It Sets A ‘Dangerous Precedent’
February 5, 2020
California native bees could become the first insects on the state’s endangered species list. But listing them is angering some farmers and growers that rely on bees to pollinate their crops.
Could Sacramento Flood Like New Orleans? It's Possible, But Water Managers Are Trying To Make It Less Likely.
January 21, 2020
Two rivers cut through the Sacramento region and that means the risk of flooding is often on people’s minds. As part of CapRadio’s Great Question! series, one listener wondered about the probability of a major flood in the Sacramento region.
Which Question About The Environment Should We Answer First?
January 17, 2020
Hi, I'm CapRadio’s Environment Reporter, and I want your help to decide my next story.
California Lays Out Ambitious Climate Change Budget Plan, Says Trump Administration Isn’t Helping
January 10, 2020
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new budget proposal holds ambitious goals for addressing climate change — including a climate resilience bond for the November ballot.
Here's What's In Governor Gavin Newsom's $222 Billion California Budget Proposal
January 10, 2020
California Gov. Gavin Newsom introduced his 2020-2021 budget proposal Friday, including a new fund to address the homelessness crisis, more money for Cal Fire to fight wildfires, and a plan to create a generic drug label for the state.
California Could Get A Green New Deal Of Its Own As Lawmakers Aim To Address Climate Change And Inequality
January 6, 2020
California is already a leader in curbing greenhouse gas emissions. But some lawmakers and environmental advocates want existing goals accelerated, while addressing how disadvantaged communities are unequally burdened by the effects of climate change
Young Salmon Defend Themselves Against Climate Change By Eating More — But There’s A Catch
December 30, 2019
Warm water is usually bad for cold-water fish like salmon or trout. But new research suggests if there's a lot of fish food in the water, the species could survive longer in it.