State GovernmentHere's How PG&E's Bankruptcy Might Hurt California's Ambitious Climate GoalsJanuary 31, 2019PG&E is key to helping California meet its ambitious goal of zero carbon electricity by mid-century. Now there's concern that the utility's bankruptcy may set that back.
EnvironmentTurning Wood Into Electrons: Biomass Facilities Transform Burnt Forests Into Renewable Energy, But Some Argue It’s Not An Eco-Friendly SolutionJanuary 22, 2019 | Ezra David RomeroCalifornia’s grappling with how to manage its forest after the past years’ devastating wildfires. One possible solution is taking leftover wood waste and creating energy for homes and businesses. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezUOP Experts Dive Into International Water Law In The Age Of Climate ChangeJanuary 22, 2019 | Cody DrabbleThe University of the Pacific will host the George and Rosemary Tchobanoglous Water Lecture on Thursday with professor Stephen McCaffrey. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentHe’s ‘Famous’ For Measuring California’s Snow. Now, He’s Retiring After 30 Years — Sort Of.January 16, 2019 | Ezra David RomeroThe man who measures California’s snowpack is retiring. For 30 years, Frank Gehrke has shown up on TV, educating the public about California’s snowpack. But even though he’s calling it quits, he’s not letting go of his skis and snowshoes so easy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia’s Favorite Snow Surveyor RetiresJanuary 16, 2019After three decades at the Department of Water Resources, Frank Gehrke is retiring from measuring California’s snowpack. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezAtmospheric River Brings Rain And Risk To CaliforniaJanuary 16, 2019Officials weigh in on the atmospheric river bringing rain, wind and snow to California. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezMarking Climate Change, One Species At A TimeJanuary 15, 2019 | Bert JohnsonWilliam Jessup University professor Dr. Michael McGrann will lead a dozen students on a research-oriented megatransect of the Pacific Crest Trail. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentGovernment Shutdown Having Major Impact On Wildfire Prevention Efforts In California, Officials SayJanuary 9, 2019 | Ezra David RomeroIt's not just national parks dealing with the effects of the government shutdown. Wildfire prevention tactics like prescribed burns in national forests have come to a standstill. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Bill Would Require Businesses To Offer E-ReceiptsJanuary 8, 2019California would become the first state to require businesses to offer electronic receipts unless customers ask for paper copies under legislation proposed on Tuesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCount Finds Sharp Drop In Monarch Butterflies In CaliforniaJanuary 7, 2019(AP) — Researchers with an environmental group have labeled as "disturbingly low" the number of western monarch butterflies that migrate along the California coast.
