EnvironmentOil Industry And Anti-Fracking Advocates Collide In San Luis Obispo This Election Season — Along With Millions In Campaign DollarsOctober 31, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroThe future of oil and gas production may be on the line in San Luis Obispo County this election. If it passes Measure G could have statewide ramifications.
State GovernmentOfficials: Oroville Dam Spillway Will Be Ready For RainOctober 31, 2018California water officials said Wednesday that the $1.1 billion spillway at the nation's tallest dam will be in full working order if it's needed this winter, nearly two years after it was damaged and thousands were forced to flee.
EnvironmentCalifornia Creates Plan to Curb Ocean AcidificationOctober 29, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroCalifornia officials have laid out a plan to stop climate change from killing sea creatures. Concern began when oysters started dying in the Pacific Northwest.
EnvironmentCalifornia's Dry October Could Be A Sign Of More Concentrated Rainy SeasonsOctober 29, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroWhen it comes to rain and snow most of California is running below average this year, and little is forecast in the near future. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia To Trump Administration: 'Protect Clean Car Rules'October 26, 2018 | Chris NicholsState officials urged the federal government not to weaken the nation’s fuel-efficiency goals for cars and trucks, arguing the move would accelerate climate change and respiratory ailments.
Environment5 Major Crops In The Crosshairs Of Climate ChangeOctober 25, 2018The plants that nourish us won't disappear entirely. But they may have to move to higher, cooler latitudes. Some places may find it harder to grow anything at all, because there's not enough water.
EnvironmentBoulders, Bikers … And Eagles? A New Setback For Re-Opening American River Bike Trail Near Lake NatomaOctober 25, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroA pair of bald eagles is making it tough to repair a much-needed portion of a popular trail along the American River. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentPresident Trump Approves Funding For Water Projects That Could Mean More California ReservoirsOctober 24, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroThe funds may be used for things like new reservoirs, water-recycling and desalination. The plan is to spend $6 billion across the country over a decade.
EnvironmentProp. 3 Would Provide Funds For California Water Projects, But Opponents Argue Few Will See The BenefitsOctober 24, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroShould a bond for both habitat restoration and water-infrastructure projects be paid for by all Californians or just the groups that would directly benefit? That's up for voters to decide. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentTrump Wants To Cut Red Tape, Hasten Water Projects In California, Pacific NorthwestOctober 19, 2018President Donald Trump on Friday ordered the government to speed up environmental reviews and streamline regulations on major water projects, a boost for endangered Republican lawmakers in California's Central Valley facing reelection challenges. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
