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Report: California Has Nation's Dirtiest Air

April 20, 2016 | Ed Joyce

The American Lung Association "State of the Air 2016" report gives failing grades to communities in the Central Valley's farming region and the Los Angeles area. It also says climate change is a growing threat to air quality in California.

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Study: California Drought Means Less Hydropower, More CO2 Pollution

February 9, 2016 | Ed Joyce

A new study says California's four-year drought has reduced hydroelectricity generation, resulting in higher electricity costs to ratepayers and increased greenhouse gas pollution.

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California Drought Improves; 2015 Warmest Year On Record

January 21, 2016 | Ed Joyce

Frequent storms have brought more improvement in drought conditions in California over the past week, with snowpack conditions above normal.

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Wildfire Smoke, Heat Creates Unhealthy Air In San Joaquin

September 10, 2015 | Ed Joyce

Air quality 'unhealthful for sensitive groups' in the San Joaquin Valley due to ozone, wildfire smoke and dust.

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