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The report found that, in 2020, 90% of children in the U.S. experienced frequent heat waves, a big jump when compared to the global average during the same year, which was 24%. How is California adapting?

Environment

San Joaquin air control board gets nearly $120 million to help farmers replace high-emission agriculture equipment

October 26, 2022 | Rich Ibarra

Funds will be used to give farmers discounts on low-emission tractors, harvesting vehicles, balers and forklifts, among other equipment.

State Government

Oil and gas companies start signature gathering to challenge a CA law aimed at keeping drilling further from communities

October 24, 2022 | Manola Secaira

A lobbying firm representing various oil and gas industry leaders – like Exxon Mobil and Chevron – launched a referendum effort to reverse a measure signed into law in September.

Environment

Western wildfires are making far away storms more dangerous

October 22, 2022

Scientists are finding that Western wildfires can have far-reaching impacts. If they're burning while Central U.S. thunderstorms are forming, the rain and hail can be dramatically more destructive.

Environment

Northern California wildfires: Where to find updates on air quality, evacuations, and official information

October 22, 2022

Here’s a list of resources to track the latest information on the wildfires burning throughout Northern California.

Environment

In California, unhealthy pollution from wildfire smoke has become dangerously common

October 17, 2022

A decade ago, about 200,000 Californians lived in areas where they were exposed to extreme smoke. By 2020, 4.5 million did.

Environment

'Water batteries' could store solar and wind power for when it's needed

October 15, 2022

San Diego has an ambitious plan to store renewable energy, using extra solar power to pump water up a mountain. This old-style "water battery" technology could be set for a revival.

Environment

Yosemite’s historic Ahwahnee Hotel will close to visitors for renovations in early 2023

October 14, 2022 | Steve Milne

The project will cost $31.5 million and will include the installation of new seismic protection infrastructure. Construction is expected to take roughly nine weeks.

Health Care

Climate change magnifies health impacts of wildfire smoke in care deserts

October 13, 2022

Smoke- and ash-filled air can trigger or exacerbate severe respiratory conditions. But the medical specialists who treat these illnesses are often scarce where they are most in need.

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