Deal pulls California plastic trash measure from ballot
June 30, 2022
A bill negotiated by environmentalists, the plastics industry and lawmakers is keeping a California recycling measure off the ballot.
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What the Supreme Court ruling means for the EPA's ability to fight climate change
June 30, 2022 | Manola Secaira
A climate law expert explains what the Supreme Court ruling means for the EPA’s future plans to cut carbon emissions.
Composting starts soon in Sacramento County. Here’s what you need to know.
June 29, 2022 | Manola Secaira
A law aimed at decreasing food waste and greenhouse gas emissions in California is coming into play in Sacramento County.
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Tunnel vision: What’s next for the governor’s plan to replumb the Delta?
June 22, 2022
It’s no quick fix. The scaled-down tunnel — which would bypass the Delta and funnel more water south — still has to clear a gauntlet of reviews, would cost at least $16 billion and could take 20 years.
How idle oil wells leaked explosive levels of methane in Bakersfield
June 21, 2022 | Manola Secaira
There are about 35,000 idle oil wells in California. State leaders and activists are in the midst of deciding their future.
Cal Fire fumbles key responsibilities to prevent catastrophic wildfires despite historic budget
June 21, 2022 | Scott Rodd
A months-long investigation from The California Newsroom examined Cal Fire’s efforts to prevent catastrophic wildfires, ahead of what could be another devastating fire season.
Overworked California firefighters struggle with PTSD, suicide, fatigue, intensifying wildfires
June 13, 2022
Cal Fire faces a mental health crisis. As wildfires intensify, thousands of California firefighters carry a heavy load of trauma and grief.
State imposes sweeping ban on pumping river water in San Joaquin Valley, Bay Area
June 8, 2022
As drought intensifies, the order affects many cities and growers from Fresno to the Oregon border, including 212 public water systems.
Climate controversy: California’s plan for handling crisis is flawed, advisors say
June 4, 2022
California’s climate change plan fails to provide substantial evidence that capturing carbon will meet ambitious greenhouse gas goals, critics say. The plan “does California a disservice,” one state advisor said.
California cracks down on water use as it sees its most severe drought ever
June 4, 2022
Water departments had the option to choose between an outdoor watering limit of one day per week or by volume of water used.