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Stories related to: pollution

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Big Polluters Get Help From The State, Renewing Doubts About California’s Climate Goals

December 15, 2018

The cap-and-trade system for cutting greenhouse gases is in danger of not delivering the state’s required emissions reductions.

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Water Regulators Rescind $1.5M Fine Against Tomato Company

March 15, 2017

State water regulators have rescinded a $1.5 million fine levied against one of California's top tomato processing companies they said was polluting groundwater.

Nevada Settles EPA Stormwater Complaint

July 13, 2016 | Steve Milne

The state of Nevada will pay $120,000 to settle a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency complaint about storm water runoff pollution in Reno.

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Caltrans: One In Five Motorists Intentionally Litter

June 16, 2016 | Steve Milne

A new survey reveals some surprising driver behaviors about pollution.

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Caltrans Asks Drivers To Help Keep Pollutants Out Of Storm Drains

March 3, 2016 | Bob Moffitt

Caltrans is asking Californians to do a better job keeping metals and petroleum products off roads and out of storm drains.

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California Regulators Reject VW Recall Plan

January 12, 2016 | Ben Bradford

The cars emit up to 40 times the federal limit for nitrogen oxide, but contain software that allows them to pass emissions tests.

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Environment

Central Valley Schools Tackle Air Pollution

December 7, 2015 | Rich Ibarra

Schools in California's Central Valley are taking part in a program that teaches kids ways to deal with, and even reduce, air pollution.

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San Joaquin County Restricts Wood Burning

October 30, 2015 | Rich Ibarra

Restrictions on the use of wood burning stoves and fireplaces begin this Sunday in the San Joaquin Valley. The "Check Before You Burn" program will run through February.

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Anglers Oppose Proposed Restrictions On Fishing Gear

October 12, 2015 | Rich Ibarra

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control is considering a rule change that could ban some types of metal fishing gear. Fishermen are launching a petition against possible changes.

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Volunteers Collect 70 Tons Of Trash in Sierra Nevada, Sacramento Cleanup Day Events

September 19, 2015 | Ed Joyce

Two California Coastal Cleanup Day events Saturday in northern California collected more than 70 tons of trash and recyclables.

 

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