EnvironmentWildfires are growing under climate change, and their smoke threatens farmworkers, study saysAugust 15, 2024As climate change fuels the intensity and frequency of wildfires, it's also driving up the health risks for farmworkers who often have no choice but to continue working amid dangerous levels of smoke.
EnvironmentThe oceans are weirdly hot. Scientists are trying to figure out whyAugust 15, 2024Scientists knew that climate change would cause the oceans to heat up a lot. But current ocean temperatures are even higher than expected.
State GovernmentNew California bill would demand equitable hiring practices in infrastructure projects to support disadvantaged communitiesAugust 13, 2024 | Gerardo ZavalaSenate Bill 1340 would require equitable hiring compliance for the $180 billion in federal dollars coming to the state to fund green infrastructure projects over the next decade.
EnvironmentSmokey Bear turns 80 this year. Did he help prevent forest fires?August 9, 2024The longest-running U.S. public service ad turns 80 today. We're taking a look back at Smokey Bear's origin and the evolution of his message.
EnvironmentDangerous herbicide used on California crops bannedAugust 9, 2024The chemical, used for decades, can harm babies’ developing brains. Farmworkers and people living near fields are most at risk. The EPA issued a rare emergency order.
EnvironmentA California bill aims to strengthen protections for outdoor workers during extreme heatAugust 8, 2024 | Manola SecairaAlthough California implemented heat standards for outdoor workers almost two decades ago, these protections aren’t always put into practice. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentThe highly anticipated Perseid meteor shower is about to peak. Here's how to watchAugust 8, 2024The meteor shower creates an opportunity to sit outside at night and watch shooting stars. It's also an opportunity for researchers to do some science.
EnvironmentPark Fire continues to chew through timber in very hot and dry weatherAugust 8, 2024California’s largest wildfire so far this year continues to chew through timber in very hot and dry weather. The Park Fire has scorched more than 660 square miles since erupting July 24 near the Sacramento Valley city of Chico.
Sacramento RegionCalifornia Mobility Center to boost state climate goals, local economy through new Sac State facilityAugust 8, 2024 | Gerardo Zavala“The Hub” will house the California Mobility Center, a research, development, innovation and workforce development space located a half-mile from Sac State’s main campus.
EnvironmentEvacuation orders expand in response to El Dorado County's Crozier FireAugust 8, 2024 | Chris Felts | Claire MorganCal Fire says the Crozier Fire, which started early Wednesday, has burned 706 acres and is 5% contained.
