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As Californians Rack Up $1 Billion in Water Debt, Advocates Fear Relief Could Come Too Late

January 22, 2021 | Nina Sparling

California has a big water debt problem — and it’s having a disproportionate impact on Black and Latinx households.

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Biden’s Climate Orders Help California, But Will Also Challenge The State To Do Better, Experts Say

January 21, 2021 | Ezra David Romero

President Joe Biden signed a flurry of executive orders to help curb climate change. But his orders also challenge California — one of the country’s leaders on climate action — to do better.

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High-Speed Rail In California Moves Along, But Slowly

January 21, 2021 | Megan Manata

Public transportation like buses, subways and light rail aren’t the only travel methods affected by the pandemic — California’s High-Speed Rail construction has also been slowed down. But the project's director says that could be speeding up soon.

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Here’s What California Lawmakers Want To Do To Prevent The Wildfire Crisis From Getting Worse

January 15, 2021 | Ezra David Romero

California lawmakers are dreaming up big ideas to prevent future wildfires from devastating communities. Bills this session explore banning development in high fire severity zones, making utilities more accountable and a bond for wildfire prevention.

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California Lawmakers Should Invest One-Time Budget Funds Into Projects With Long-Term Benefits, Experts Suggest

January 11, 2021 | Ezra David Romero

The new proposed state budget includes billions to curb climate change and prevent wildfires. As the legislature considers the budget the Legislative Analyst's Office is asking lawmakers to consider ways to make one-time funds have lasting impact.

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A Dry Winter In California Could Lead To Worse Than Average Wildfire Season, Experts Warn

January 7, 2021 | Ezra David Romero

California experienced record high temperatures and extremely dry conditions this fall. That same weather pattern is sticking around this winter.

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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Up Statewide Except For Transportation, Study Suggests

January 4, 2021 | Ezra David Romero

California is known around the world as a climate leader, but new data reveals that greenhouse gas emissions have increased across the state. There is some good news: emissions in the transportation sector have decreased because of the pandemic.

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How To Recycle Your Christmas Tree In Sacramento And Yolo Counties

December 29, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-Tan | Megan Manata

With the Christmas holidays wrapping up, some people may be wondering what to do with their tree. Here are some options in Sacramento and Yolo counties.

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Environment

Legacy Of A Clean-Air Czar: Clearer Skies, Bold Alliances And Bitter Controversy

December 24, 2020

Mary Nichols has been pivotal in California’s war on smog. But as her tenure ends next week, activists say she didn’t do enough to protect low-income communities and they scuttled her candidacy for Biden’s top environmental post.

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The Vibe Of It All: Turning Stockton Into 'An Oasis Of Joy'

December 19, 2020 | Ezra David Romero

On the edge of California’s vast Delta region, activists in Stockton are tackling climate change. They know it starts with listening to people and investing in the most vulnerable communities.

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Lake Tahoe is a jewel in the Sierra Nevada, but climate change threatens everything we love about it. CapRadio’s Ezra David Romero takes us inside this petri dish for scientific research to see how Tahoe helps us confront the global climate crisis.

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YosemiteLand is Capital Public Radio’s exploration of how the park, the surrounding region and the experience of Yosemite are in transition.

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Canadian Officials React To Biden Revoking Keystone XL Permit

January 22, 2021

Canadian officials say they're disappointed that President Biden revoked the Keystone XL Pipeline permit — but they're also looking forward to working with the new administration on climate change.

How Biden Administration Plans To Navigate Challenging Topic Of Climate Change

January 22, 2021

Addressing climate change is one of the Biden administration's top priorities. NPR looks at President Biden's pledge to stop new oil and gas leasing on public lands and the challenges he might face.

U.N. Treaty Banning Nuclear Weapons Takes Effect, Without The U.S. And Other Powers

January 22, 2021

"For the first time in history, nuclear weapons are going to be illegal in international law," says Elayne Whyte, who oversaw the treaty's creation.

Americans Are Moving To Escape Climate Impacts. Towns Expect More To Come

January 22, 2021

Nashua, N.H., expects to be a destination for people migrating away from the coasts and toward lower temperatures. Officials say a pandemic influx has shown the need to plan for that growth.

Biden's Cancellation Of Permit For Keystone XL Pipeline Faces Mixed Reactions

January 21, 2021

President Biden's plan to cancel the permit for the Keystone XL pipeline is welcome news to Native American governments and activists in Montana — but disappointing to many elected officials.

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