EnvironmentGroups Concerned About Environmental Impacts Of SoCal Desalination ProjectMay 15, 2017 | Chris NicholsWith water supply concerns still fresh following California’s severe drought, top Democrats in the state are lining up behind a controversial ocean desalination plant in Orange County that would convert seawater into freshwater.
State GovernmentGovernor Brown Eyes Chance At Renewing Cap-And-Trade Program As Climate Change SolutionMay 11, 2017 | Ben BradfordGov. Brown is likely to want to continue the state’s signature climate change-fighting program — cap-and-trade — past 2020, when it’s set to expire. He faces opposition from lawmakers but sees some support from business groups. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSnow Melt Causes Minor Flooding In Yosemite ParkMay 10, 2017The river running through Yosemite National Park briefly flooded its banks and a sheriff in California's Central Valley organized an airdrop of feed for 30 cows stranded downstream by rising waters as a heat wave melts record snow in the mountains.
EnvironmentWest Sacramento Breaks Ground On Largest Levee ProjectMay 9, 2017 | Amy QuintonConstruction on the biggest levee improvement project in West Sacramento is now underway. The project will help protect the city from a 200-year flood. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Could Get More Aggressive In Its Renewable Energy GoalsMay 2, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerA group of Democratic state senators wants 100 percent of California’s electricity to come from clean or renewable sources by the year 2045.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezA Look At The New Cap-And-Trade Proposal In The LegislatureMay 2, 2017New cap-and-trade legislation was proposed this week, turning heads at the thought of what the future of offshore drilling will look like. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Senate Proposes Overhaul Of Cap-And-Trade ProgramMay 1, 2017 | Amy QuintonCalifornia state Senate Democrats have proposed a major overhaul to the state’s key climate change program. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWater In California’s Snowpack Nearly Double Its Long-Term AverageMay 1, 2017 | Julia MitricThe state's lead water agency conducted the last survey of the wet season today. It's now a matter of managing run-off. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentHeat Wave Melting Record Snowpack In Northern CaliforniaMay 1, 2017Forecasters expect at least one California river to hit flood stage later this week as a heat wave melts record snowpack in the Sierra Nevada.
