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California condors will soon be flying over Humboldt County over ancestral Yurok lands for the first time in over 100 years. The tribe has been raising four birds for nearly 15 years.

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California is investigating Big Oil for allegedly misleading the public on recycling

April 29, 2022

California's attorney general is investigating oil and gas companies for allegedly deceiving the public that most plastic can be recycled, citing NPR and PBS Frontline's investigation of the industry.

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California’s unhealthy air rivals worst in nation, according to new study

April 26, 2022 | Manola Secaira

While the report found that about 40% of people across the country live in an area with unhealthy air, that number jumps up to 98% in California.

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Interview: California’s plans for electric vehicles

April 20, 2022 | Randol White

California car shoppers hit a milestone last year, with one million electric vehicles purchased. Even though the state is the first in the country to hit this goal, California may still be behind its climate change goals.

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Clean-car rules: California unveils proposed measure to ban new gasoline-fueled cars

April 17, 2022

If enacted this summer, California’s mandate — the first in the world — would increase sales of electric or other zero-emission cars to 35% in 2026, and prohibit new gasoline or diesel cars by 2035.

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Interview: California could get a new bottle recycling program

April 15, 2022 | Randol White

With recycling rates dropping in the state, CalRecycle is looking to revamp its current program to encourage recycling rates. Here’s what you need to know.

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Earliest spring red flag warning issued for Sacramento Valley this weekend

April 8, 2022 | Mike Hagerty

Unusually high temperatures, an extremely dry start to the year and strong winds will lead to high fire danger this weekend and the first red flag warning in April for the region. The warning runs from 5 a.m. Saturday through 5 p.m. Sunday.

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Report to California Legislature: Prepare for sweeping effects of climate change

April 5, 2022

From housing and health to transportation and education, the Legislative Analyst’s Office provides a litany of sobering climate change impacts for California legislators to address as they enact policies and set budgets.

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Sierra snowpack hits a historic low, signaling another year of drought

April 1, 2022 | Manola Secaira

Statewide, snowpack levels are at 38% of what’s usually found in April. Officials say that Californians need to cut back on water use to make up for the loss.

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Indigenous activists protest plans to log redwoods in a Northern California forest

April 1, 2022 | Manola Secaira

Protesters have called for more protections for redwoods in Jackson Demonstration State Forest, a site that’s located within the bounds of ancestral Pomo lands.

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