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Manola Secaira is CapRadio’s environment and climate change reporter. Before that, she worked for Crosscut in Seattle as an Indigenous Affairs reporter.
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April 11, 2023
Officials say California’s snowpack could melt and trickle down slowly during the spring and summer months, but warm rainfall might accelerate that process and force flood concerns statewide.
April 3, 2023
Dozens of atmospheric rivers hit the West Coast this winter, boosting snowpack levels across the state.
We talked to an expert about the state’s role in both national and international conversations about pollution from cars and trucks.
March 28, 2023
As part of its goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2045, California is working to cut emissions in all parts of life, including the kitchen.
March 24, 2023
The announcement means water agencies throughout the state can now expect a boost in supplies.
March 14, 2023
The order allows agencies to more easily divert flood waters by temporarily lifting some restrictions around permits. Some protections remain in place, like those created to safeguard wildlife and others meant to prevent storing contaminated water.
March 7, 2023
Experts say residents in areas downstream from large amounts of snow should keep an eye out for evacuation notices.
March 3, 2023
On Friday, researchers recorded snow over 9.5 feet deep at Phillips Station near Lake Tahoe. Statewide snowpack levels are almost 200% higher than average for this time period, they said.
February 28, 2023
In Vallejo, residents hope to restore habitat to an area that once attracted thousands of monarchs each winter.
February 21, 2023
Both Chinook and steelhead populations have struggled for decades throughout California. Researchers tracking them in the American River say their work informs efforts to boost their numbers.
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