EnvironmentCalifornia Lawmakers Mull Cap-And-Trade SpendingAugust 18, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia lawmakers are discussing how to spend cap-and-trade auction proceeds that have been accumulating since the last fiscal year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Water Agencies Say They Have Enough Supply For 3 Dry YearsAugust 16, 2016 | Amy QuintonMost California water agencies say they can supply enough water to meet demand even if the next three years are unusually dry. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentWhat The Oil Industry Wants In A California Climate Change DealAugust 15, 2016 | Ben AdlerThe oil industry’s lead advocate at the California Capitol says the industry supports Governor Jerry Brown’s effort to extend the state’s fight against climate change – but only with some significant changes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWildfire Updates: Clayton Fire Grows, Containment Steady On Soberanes FireAugust 14, 2016The Clayton Fire burning in Lake County his now 2,000 acres and 5 percent contained. In Monterey County, the Soberanes Fire burning near Big Sur is still 60 percent contained and has grown to 72,566 acres.
EnvironmentWildfire Updates: Evacuations In Lake County Due To Clayton FireAugust 13, 2016The 400-acre Clayton Fire that began late Saturday afternoon is threatening homes in Lake County. In San Luis Obispo County, the Chimney Fire, which also began Saturday afternoon, has grown to 750 acres. The Soberanes Fire is 60 percent contained.
EnvironmentSouthern California Having Smoggiest Summer Since 2009August 12, 2016(AP) - Southern California is having its smoggiest summer in nearly a decade and hospitals report an increase of people with breathing problems.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezLake Tahoe Loses Signature Clarity With Warming Waters And Lower LevelsAugust 10, 2016Lake Tahoe faces a crisis as its waters are not only getting warmer, but also murkier. Professor Geoffrey Schladow with the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center joins Insight to discuss the cause of the lake losing its trademark clarity. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTime Running Short For Extension Of California Climate LawAugust 9, 2016(AP) — With three weeks left in California's legislative session, Gov. Jerry Brown and other advocates of extending the state's ambitious climate change efforts are struggling to persuade enough lawmakers to go along.
EnvironmentCalifornia Agriculture Is The Largest Source Of Nitrogen Pollution In The StateAugust 9, 2016 | Amy QuintonA new report from UC Davis examines how excess nitrogen is polluting California’s air and groundwater, affecting human health and the climate. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Summit Highlights Tools For Tracking Food WasteAugust 9, 2016 | Julia MitricCalifornians throw away 6 million tons of food waste each year. A summit that's underway in Sacramento is sharing strategies to track food waste. The tools could help governments and businesses monitor surplus food and deliver it to those in need. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
