EnvironmentLowell Fire: Containment Grows; Shifting Winds Trigger Health AlertsJuly 27, 2015UPDATE: 7:40 p.m. -- Cal Fire says containment has grown to 25 percent, with burned acreage holding at 1,700. Shifting winds are causing smoky skies in the Truckee area, and officials recommend that outdoor activities be limited.
State GovernmentCal ISO: Electricity Supply In Good Shape For This Week's Heat WaveJuly 27, 2015 | Ben AdlerThe operator of California’s power grid says it expects to have enough electricity to meet the state’s demand during the upcoming heat wave this week. But it’s still asking Californians to use energy wisely. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Wildfires Occurring At Higher ElevationsJuly 24, 2015 | Amy QuintonA new study shows climate change may be fueling high-elevation fires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: ‘Spooky’ Water Supply FutureJuly 24, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe California Department of Water Resources released a video this week and suggested that the state faces a scary future and potential fifth year of drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentScientists Discover What Makes Lake Tahoe BlueJuly 23, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe State Of The Lake Report reveals surprising research about what makes Lake Tahoe so blue. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Recent Above-Average Rain No HelpJuly 23, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe "well above-average" rain of the past three months in California has not brought any improvement to drought conditions in the state.
EnvironmentEnvironmental Groups Join Surge Of Lawsuits Against EPA RuleJuly 23, 2015(AP) - Nine environmental conservation groups have joined the surge of states and businesses suing the federal government over a new water regulation.
EnvironmentBrown Appoints Panel To Review California Rules For FrackingJuly 22, 2015(AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown says he's created a panel to study how California should monitor hydraulic fracturing for oil.
EnvironmentMore Wildfires In California But No 'Mega Fires'July 22, 2015 | Ed JoyceThere's been a significant increase in the number of wildfires this year in California. But the size of the fires has been relatively small. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentNew 'Super Scooper' Firefighting Plane At Lake TahoeJuly 21, 2015 | Ed JoyceA new firefighting aircraft stationed in South Lake Tahoe gives crews another tool to battle wildfires in the region. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
