EnvironmentThunderstorms Bring Some Relief To Parched NevadaJuly 13, 2015 | James MorrisonThunderstorms that flooded the streets of Reno last week may have brought drought relief as far south as Lake Mead.
EnvironmentSacramento County Turns To Goats To Clear Overgrown BrushJuly 13, 2015 | Lesley McClurgFor the second summer in a row, Sacramento County is using herds of goats to clear overgrown brush. Officials say that's because goats are environmentally friendly and are a cost-effective alternative to power mowers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentObama Gives Monument Status To 100-Mile Range In CaliforniaJuly 10, 2015(AP) - California has a new national monument: a swath of gold and green coastal range that stretches more than 100 miles and is home to bears, badgers, mountain lions and a host of other wildlife.
EnvironmentBlog: Turning An Environment Reporter Into A ScientistJuly 10, 2015 | Amy QuintonEnvironment Reporter Amy Quinton recently discovered what it takes to be a scientist at the Marine Biological Lab in Woods Hole, MA.
EnvironmentFire Officials: Hobby Drones Hamper Firefighting In CaliforniaJuly 10, 2015 | Ed JoyceFederal, state, Sacramento County and other fire agencies want people who fly hobby drones to stay out the sky near wildfires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareDrought May Be Slowing Valley Fever OutbreakJuly 10, 2015 | Lesley McClurgHealth experts are surprised that the incidence of Valley Fever has gone down during the drought. The fungal infection is commonly spread in arid, dusty conditions. But, even though the state is drier, the number of cases continues to drop. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentReport Shows Potential Fracking ProblemsJuly 9, 2015 | Katie OrrA new report out today says regulations for the process known as hydraulic fracturing or "fracking" need to be tightened to prevent environmental problems. And new legislation could emerge to do just that. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Governor To Meet With Pope On Climate ChangeJuly 9, 2015(AP) - California Gov. Jerry Brown is heading to Vatican City to discuss climate change and modern slavery with dignitaries including Pope Francis.
EnvironmentCalifornia Twin Tunnel Project Under Environmental ReviewJuly 9, 2015(AP) - Officials have released environmental reports supporting a proposal to build two large tunnels to send fresh water around California's delta.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Warmest June Ever For CaliforniaJuly 9, 2015 | Ed JoyceCalifornia is on pace for its warmest year on record in the fourth year of drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
