EnvironmentCost Estimate Of Los Angeles-Area Gas Leak Hits $665 MillionMay 4, 2016(AP) - An energy company says expected costs from a massive gas leak near Los Angeles have ballooned to $665 million.
EnvironmentTree-Killing Pathogen In California Can't Be StoppedMay 3, 2016 | Amy QuintonA new study shows sudden oak death in California is unstoppable. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
CalRecycle Helps Cities, Counties Fight Tire DumpingMay 3, 2016 | Steve MilneThe fight against illegal tire dumping in California will get a little more muscle. CalRecycle, the state's recycling agency, announced today that it's awarding $5.7 million to 36 local jurisdictions for managing used tires and waste. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentBuildings In California Must Use Energy More EfficientlyMay 3, 2016Under an ambitious new state law, California must double the efficiency of energy use in its millions of buildings in the next 14 years. But the law is vague; it offers no path for reaching that target.
EnvironmentUS Agency's Nevada Boss Urges Roundup Of 4,000 MustangsMay 2, 2016(AP) — The Bureau of Land Management's Nevada director wants to round up 4,000 wild horses in Elko County this summer in response to the continued deterioration of drought-stricken rangeland.
Environment62,000 Dead Trees Cleared Before Fire SeasonMay 2, 2016 | Bob MoffittState and federal agencies spent much of their fire-prevention efforts this winter clearing dead trees.
EnvironmentOutdoor Burn Permits Required In CaliforniaMay 2, 2016 | Ed JoyceOutdoor burn permits are now required for most counties in Northern California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
