February 27, 2021
Valley 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.
February 27, 2021
The 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.
February 22, 2021 | Ezra David Romero
California 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.
February 12, 2021 | Nina Sparling
A 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.
February 4, 2021 | Rich Ibarra
The 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.
February 3, 2021 | Ezra David Romero | Nina Sparling
Over 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
