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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
December 18, 2020 | Ezra David Romero
With more than 60% of its economy dependent on tourism, the Tahoe region is struggling economically. A new report shows more than 120,000 people in the region lost their jobs at the start of the pandemic.
December 10, 2020 | Ezra David Romero
A few years ago drought threatened Giant Sequoias, but the trees mostly won. This year wildfire killed hundreds of the ancient trees, and now a new threat is here: bark beetles that like weak, big trees.
Environment NEWS
February 24, 2021
One third of the cropland in the upper Midwest has entirely lost its fertile topsoil, according to a new study. Other scientists doubt that figure, but agree that soil loss is a big problem.
February 23, 2021
A growing number of cities want to restrict the use of gas in buildings to reduce climate emissions. But many states are now considering laws to block that with backing from the natural gas industry.
February 23, 2021
Despite Biden's ambitious climate plan, Haaland told lawmakers the country would not abandon fossil fuels "overnight." If confirmed, she would be the first Native American Cabinet secretary.
February 22, 2021
Natural gas utilities face a bleak future in a world increasingly concerned about climate change. An NPR investigation shows how they work to block local climate action and protect their business.
February 22, 2021
The figure is a sharp drop from the weekend – but it's still roughly comparable to the entire populations of states such as Virginia or New Jersey.
