What the Supreme Court ruling means for the EPA's ability to fight climate change
June 30, 2022 | Manola Secaira
A climate law expert explains what the Supreme Court ruling means for the EPA’s future plans to cut carbon emissions.
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California’s climate action plans fall behind on equity, sticking instead to boilerplate solutions, new study says
February 28, 2022 | Manola Secaira
Of the 170 plans that University of California researchers reviewed, 66 had no mention of social equity at all.
Sacramento County’s long road to a climate action plan isn’t over yet
October 1, 2021 | Manola Secaira
After years of work, the county’s climate action plan is nearing final approval — but local environmental groups worry that it doesn’t push for net-zero carbon emissions soon enough.
How About Wind? California Explores Plan For Wind Energy Along Coast To Combat Climate Change.
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.
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Here’s What California Lawmakers Want To Do To Take Action On Climate Change
January 29, 2021 | Ezra David Romero
After a rough legislative session last year, California lawmakers are dreaming of ways to adapt to or prevent the climate crisis. Bills this session explore corporate accountability, funds for sea level rise adaptation and other efforts.
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Environment Experts To Newsom: Now’s Your Moment
January 26, 2021 | Ezra David Romero
Environmental advocates and experts are giving mixed reviews on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s two years in office. They say he’s made some progress on climate change, but now is his time to take bold action.
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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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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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The US Left The Paris Climate Agreement This Week. Where Does That Leave California?
November 4, 2020 | Ezra David Romero
The U.S. formally pulled out of the Paris Climate Agreement this week. But what does that mean for states like California with ambitious climate goals?
Tale Of Two Counties: How Sacramento, Yolo Counties Differ In Addressing Climate Change
October 9, 2020 | Ezra David Romero
Yolo and Sacramento counties are neighbors but approach the climate crisis differently. Yolo recently declared a climate emergency, but Sacramento County has not. Now, youth climate activists are demanding more.
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