EnvironmentCalifornia Closing Last Nuclear Plant After 3 DecadesJune 21, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe last nuclear power plant in California would shut down within a decade, under a deal announced Tuesday between electric utility PG&E, environmental advocates and labor groups. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentEnding 'Energy Poverty' One Goal of African Energy Fellows At UC DavisJune 20, 2016 | Ed JoyceA group of 25 young African energy innovators are spending the next six weeks at UC Davis. One goal is to learn about energy solutions that could reduce 'energy poverty' and improve electricity access in their home countries. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentRecord Heat, Wildfires Scorch Western U.S.June 19, 2016 | Ed JoyceAs thousands of federal and state firefighters work to contain wildfires in California and other western states, record-setting heat has prompted warnings from the National Weather Service for parts of California, Nevada and Arizona.
EnvironmentNo Easy Path To Implementing California Groundwater LawJune 17, 2016 | Amy QuintonThe state’s new groundwater laws give local agencies sweeping powers to meter wells and penalize anyone who overuses water. Experts say managing groundwater sustainably will come with costs and controversy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWater Supply A 'Concern' This Summer In CaliforniaJune 16, 2016 | Ed JoyceA lack of rain in May and June has wiped out that "drought-free" area of northwestern California and water supply could become a 'concern' later this summer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Lawmakers Approve New Regulations For Marijuana GrowersJune 16, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia lawmakers have approved a bill as part of the state budget package that would streamline a permitting process for marijuana growers. Republican lawmakers say it’s unfair to other farmers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Caltrans: One In Five Motorists Intentionally LitterJune 16, 2016 | Steve MilneA new survey reveals some surprising driver behaviors about pollution. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFirst Step In California Groundwater Law Stirs DebateJune 16, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia is one of the last states in the nation to pass a law to manage groundwater. But putting the law into practice won't come easy. Paso Robles' effort to manage groundwater is a perfect example. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSacramento Water Agency Ends Mandatory ConservationJune 8, 2016 | Ed JoyceAnother Sacramento area water agency has moved to voluntary conservation after California ended mandatory restrictions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Regulators Drop Cases Against Water Diverters In DroughtJune 7, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia regulators have decided not to take action against two water districts accused of illegally diverting water in a drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
