EnvironmentInterview: California condors to soon fly over ancestral Yurok lands after becoming nearly extinctApril 29, 2022 | Megan Manata | Vicki GonzalezCalifornia condors will soon be flying over Humboldt County over ancestral Yurok lands for the first time in over 100 years. The tribe has been raising four birds for nearly 15 years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia is investigating Big Oil for allegedly misleading the public on recyclingApril 29, 2022California's attorney general is investigating oil and gas companies for allegedly deceiving the public that most plastic can be recycled, citing NPR and PBS Frontline's investigation of the industry.
EnvironmentCalifornia’s unhealthy air rivals worst in nation, according to new studyApril 26, 2022 | Manola SecairaWhile the report found that about 40% of people across the country live in an area with unhealthy air, that number jumps up to 98% in California.
EnvironmentInterview: California’s plans for electric vehiclesApril 20, 2022 | Randol WhiteCalifornia car shoppers hit a milestone last year, with one million electric vehicles purchased. Even though the state is the first in the country to hit this goal, California may still be behind its climate change goals. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentClean-car rules: California unveils proposed measure to ban new gasoline-fueled carsApril 17, 2022If enacted this summer, California’s mandate — the first in the world — would increase sales of electric or other zero-emission cars to 35% in 2026, and prohibit new gasoline or diesel cars by 2035.
EnvironmentInterview: California could get a new bottle recycling programApril 15, 2022 | Randol WhiteWith recycling rates dropping in the state, CalRecycle is looking to revamp its current program to encourage recycling rates. Here’s what you need to know. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentEarliest spring red flag warning issued for Sacramento Valley this weekendApril 8, 2022 | Mike HagertyUnusually high temperatures, an extremely dry start to the year and strong winds will lead to high fire danger this weekend and the first red flag warning in April for the region. The warning runs from 5 a.m. Saturday through 5 p.m. Sunday.
EnvironmentReport to California Legislature: Prepare for sweeping effects of climate changeApril 5, 2022From housing and health to transportation and education, the Legislative Analyst’s Office provides a litany of sobering climate change impacts for California legislators to address as they enact policies and set budgets.
EnvironmentSierra snowpack hits a historic low, signaling another year of droughtApril 1, 2022 | Manola SecairaStatewide, snowpack levels are at 38% of what’s usually found in April. Officials say that Californians need to cut back on water use to make up for the loss.
EnvironmentIndigenous activists protest plans to log redwoods in a Northern California forestApril 1, 2022 | Manola SecairaProtesters have called for more protections for redwoods in Jackson Demonstration State Forest, a site that’s located within the bounds of ancestral Pomo lands.
