April 8, 2021 | Scott Rodd
The money would largely focus on forest management projects, such as vegetation thinning. It would also set aside more than $20 million dollars for low-income residents to fireproof their homes.
April 6, 2021 | Ed Fletcher
The generation of green power from offshore wind turbines is set to see major gains under plans introduced by President Joe Biden, but as an industry expert explains, the path in California is more complicated.
March 21, 2021
Sea level rise is threatening billions in coastal property. A California lawmaker is proposing a novel way to retreat from the threat: buying and renting out properties as long as they're habitable.
California State Of MindEpisode 18
March 19, 2021
California is looking to implement the world’s first guidelines for how much microplastic is allowed in drinking water. But there’s still a lot we don’t know about them. Plus, the latest on vaccine eligibility and the effort to recall Gov. Newsom.
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
Environment NEWS
April 10, 2021
The ongoing eruption at La Soufrière on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent is expected to be as big, if not bigger, than the last time it had a major eruption in 1979.
April 9, 2021
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with environmental policy expert Dr. Leah Stokes of University of California, Santa Barbara, about how President Biden's infrastructure plan addresses climate change.
April 9, 2021
A volcano on the main Caribbean island of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has erupted hours after increased seismic activity set off a mandatory evacuation of nearby residents.
April 9, 2021
A global trade dispute threatens green energy jobs in the politically crucial state of Georgia. The president's decision on how it's resolved could affect a key piece of his infrastructure agenda.
April 8, 2021
Another above-average hurricane season is in the forecast, with 17 named storms and four major hurricanes. Researchers say the growing number of intense storms is due to climate change.
