EnvironmentHow To Recycle Your Christmas Tree In Sacramento And Yolo CountiesDecember 29, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-Tan | Megan ManataWith the Christmas holidays wrapping up, some people may be wondering what to do with their tree. Here are some options in Sacramento and Yolo counties.
EnvironmentLegacy Of A Clean-Air Czar: Clearer Skies, Bold Alliances And Bitter ControversyDecember 24, 2020Mary Nichols has been pivotal in California’s war on smog. But as her tenure ends next week, activists say she didn’t do enough to protect low-income communities and they scuttled her candidacy for Biden’s top environmental post.
EnvironmentThe Vibe Of It All: Turning Stockton Into 'An Oasis Of Joy'December 19, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroOn the edge of California’s vast Delta region, activists in Stockton are tackling climate change. They know it starts with listening to people and investing in the most vulnerable communities. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAn Economy Dominated By Tourism, Tahoe Region Still Feeling Impact From First Stay-At-Home OrderDecember 18, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroWith more than 60% of its economy dependent on tourism, the Tahoe region is struggling economically. A new report shows more than 120,000 people in the region lost their jobs at the start of the pandemic. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAfter Drought And Wildfires, California’s Giant Sequoias Face A New Enemy: Bark BeetlesDecember 10, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroA few years ago drought threatened Giant Sequoias, but the trees mostly won. This year wildfire killed hundreds of the ancient trees, and now a new threat is here: bark beetles that like weak, big trees. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentMuch Of California’s Water Wells Are Contaminated With Chromium-6. Could A Costly Fix Be Coming?December 10, 2020 | Nina SparlingThousands of drinking water wells in California are contaminated with a dangerous chemical called chromium-6. It’s a problem the state has been trying to solve for decades.
EnvironmentAs Stay-At-Home Orders Begin, Outdoor Experts Say Explore Your NeighborhoodDecember 8, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroWith parts of the state already entering the second round of stay-at-home orders, health officials are encouraging people to get outside — but also to stay in their neighborhoods. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentHunting And Fishing See A Resurgence In California During The PandemicDecember 3, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroThere's been a spike in fishing and hunting license sales during the pandemic. The increase reverses a trend of declines spanning decades. Some are hunting for food while others just want to get outdoors. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
