September 24, 2022
The California Air Resources Board voted Thursday to ban the sale of new gas furnaces and water heaters beginning in 2030. Homes will be required to install zero-emissions alternatives, like electric heaters.
September 23, 2022 | Claire Morgan
Sacramento Regional Transit is offering system-wide free rides for a week to encourage residents to reduce vehicle emissions.
September 23, 2022
Here’s a list of resources to track the latest information on the wildfires burning throughout Northern California.
September 22, 2022 | Manola Secaira
A large part of the average electric bill in California goes toward funding climate change mitigation, solar subsidies and other measures – which comes at a heavy cost for low-income customers.
September 19, 2022 | Rich Ibarra
A new report says fruit and nuts made up the highest value crops produced by the county last year, raising over $1.7 billion.
September 19, 2022 | Manola Secaira
This storm is bringing heavy rainfall, causing concerns for potential flooding.
September 16, 2022 | Claire Morgan | Andrew Nixon | Emily Zentner | Vicki Gonzalez | Manola Secaira
Cal Fire officials described the changing conditions as a “mixed blessing,” with the potential for rain but also for strong winds.
September 9, 2022 | Manola Secaira
Since it started Tuesday, the fire has burned over 29,500 acres and generated a massive plume, sending smoke into the Tahoe and Reno areas. Here’s how it will impact Northern California through the weekend.
September 9, 2022
California is the first in the world to require monitoring for tiny pieces of plastic, which contaminate people and wildlife globally.
September 8, 2022 | Manola Secaira
Californians have endured a record-breaking heatwave this week, but research says that some communities are hit harder by its effects than others.
Environment NEWS
September 24, 2022
Chile is part of a South American region known as the "lithium triangle," where miners are trying to meet skyrocketing demand for the material.
September 23, 2022
The California Air Resources Board approved a plan to phase out sales of new gas furnaces and water heaters in the state by 2030.
September 23, 2022
Experts say it will still take some time before the public knows the full impact of Hurricane Fiona on Puerto Rico. But early figures indicate a tough road ahead as residents attempt to recover.
September 23, 2022
Officials from around the world are meeting in Pittsburgh to discuss global climate change efforts. The event comes as leaders prepare to meet this fall for the next U.N. climate summit in Egypt.
September 22, 2022
Washington Post reporter Brady Dennis warns our aging infrastructure systems weren't built to withstand the stresses of climate change: "There is a certain amount of suffering that we can't avoid."
