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State water regulators have rescinded a $1.5 million fine levied against one of California's top tomato processing companies they said was polluting groundwater.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