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Here's How PG&E's Bankruptcy Might Hurt California's Ambitious Climate Goals

January 31, 2019

PG&E is key to helping California meet its ambitious goal of zero carbon electricity by mid-century. Now there's concern that the utility's bankruptcy may set that back.

Ezra David Romero / Capital Public Radio

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Turning Wood Into Electrons: Biomass Facilities Transform Burnt Forests Into Renewable Energy, But Some Argue It’s Not An Eco-Friendly Solution

January 22, 2019 | Ezra David Romero

California’s grappling with how to manage its forest after the past years’ devastating wildfires. One possible solution is taking leftover wood waste and creating energy for homes and businesses.

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UOP Experts Dive Into International Water Law In The Age Of Climate Change

January 22, 2019 | Cody Drabble

The University of the Pacific will host the George and Rosemary Tchobanoglous Water Lecture on Thursday with professor Stephen McCaffrey.

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He’s ‘Famous’ For Measuring California’s Snow. Now, He’s Retiring After 30 Years — Sort Of.

January 16, 2019 | Ezra David Romero

The man who measures California’s snowpack is retiring. For 30 years, Frank Gehrke has shown up on TV, educating the public about California’s snowpack. But even though he’s calling it quits, he’s not letting go of his skis and snowshoes so easy.

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California’s Favorite Snow Surveyor Retires

January 16, 2019

After three decades at the Department of Water Resources, Frank Gehrke is retiring from measuring California’s snowpack.

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Atmospheric River Brings Rain And Risk To California

January 16, 2019

Officials weigh in on the atmospheric river bringing rain, wind and snow to California.

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Marking Climate Change, One Species At A Time

January 15, 2019 | Bert Johnson

William Jessup University professor Dr. Michael McGrann will lead a dozen students on a research-oriented megatransect of the Pacific Crest Trail.

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Government Shutdown Having Major Impact On Wildfire Prevention Efforts In California, Officials Say

January 9, 2019 | Ezra David Romero

It's not just national parks dealing with the effects of the government shutdown. Wildfire prevention tactics like prescribed burns in national forests have come to a standstill.

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California Bill Would Require Businesses To Offer E-Receipts

January 8, 2019

California would become the first state to require businesses to offer electronic receipts unless customers ask for paper copies under legislation proposed on Tuesday.

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Count Finds Sharp Drop In Monarch Butterflies In California

January 7, 2019

(AP) — Researchers with an environmental group have labeled as "disturbingly low" the number of western monarch butterflies that migrate along the California coast.

 

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