EnvironmentPreventing wildfire with the Wild Horse Fire BrigadeOctober 31, 2022William Simpson wants to deploy the wild horses across public lands, to live and graze — and ultimately, prevent the worst wildfires.
EnvironmentA new UNICEF report says that children are experiencing frequent heat waves around the worldOctober 26, 2022 | Manola SecairaThe report found that, in 2020, 90% of children in the U.S. experienced frequent heat waves, a big jump when compared to the global average during the same year, which was 24%. How is California adapting?
EnvironmentSan Joaquin air control board gets nearly $120 million to help farmers replace high-emission agriculture equipmentOctober 26, 2022 | Rich IbarraFunds will be used to give farmers discounts on low-emission tractors, harvesting vehicles, balers and forklifts, among other equipment.
State GovernmentOil and gas companies start signature gathering to challenge a CA law aimed at keeping drilling further from communitiesOctober 24, 2022 | Manola SecairaA lobbying firm representing various oil and gas industry leaders – like Exxon Mobil and Chevron – launched a referendum effort to reverse a measure signed into law in September.
EnvironmentWestern wildfires are making far away storms more dangerousOctober 22, 2022Scientists are finding that Western wildfires can have far-reaching impacts. If they're burning while Central U.S. thunderstorms are forming, the rain and hail can be dramatically more destructive.
EnvironmentNorthern California wildfires: Where to find updates on air quality, evacuations, and official informationOctober 22, 2022Here’s a list of resources to track the latest information on the wildfires burning throughout Northern California.
EnvironmentIn California, unhealthy pollution from wildfire smoke has become dangerously commonOctober 17, 2022A decade ago, about 200,000 Californians lived in areas where they were exposed to extreme smoke. By 2020, 4.5 million did.
Environment'Water batteries' could store solar and wind power for when it's neededOctober 15, 2022San Diego has an ambitious plan to store renewable energy, using extra solar power to pump water up a mountain. This old-style "water battery" technology could be set for a revival.
EnvironmentYosemite’s historic Ahwahnee Hotel will close to visitors for renovations in early 2023October 14, 2022 | Steve MilneThe project will cost $31.5 million and will include the installation of new seismic protection infrastructure. Construction is expected to take roughly nine weeks.
Health CareClimate change magnifies health impacts of wildfire smoke in care desertsOctober 13, 2022Smoke- and ash-filled air can trigger or exacerbate severe respiratory conditions. But the medical specialists who treat these illnesses are often scarce where they are most in need.
