EnvironmentWhat Is Taking Over My Lawn?September 18, 2017 | Bob MoffittDandelions and crab grass are typically the primary invaders of northern California lawns, but a different species has been intruding this summer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentTribe Calling For Spring Chinook To Be Listed As Endangered SpeciesSeptember 18, 2017 | Daniel PotterScientists at UC Davis have found a genetic distinction between Chinook salmon that migrate in spring and fall. That has a Northern California tribe calling to make spring Chinook an endangered species. But some farmers are skeptical. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFishing Industry Concerned About Fall Salmon SeasonSeptember 15, 2017 | Randol WhiteNew numbers from the state Department of Fish and Wildlife show drought-ravaged winter-run Salmon hit rock bottom this summer, and that's likely a precursor of what to expect in the months to come.
EnvironmentCalifornia Leads The Way In Growth Of Climate Change LawsuitsSeptember 14, 2017 | Randol WhiteLawsuits will help drive how climate change policy evolves in the years to come. More of those lawsuits are originating in California than any other state.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCan Hurricanes Happen In The Pacific?September 14, 2017 | Chris RemingtonFollowing hurricanes in Houston and Florida, many are asking whether it’s possible for these storms to occur in California. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentScientists: Future Of Oldest Tree Species On Earth In PerilSeptember 13, 2017(AP) - Researchers say a type of tree famous for having the longest lifespan on Earth is losing a race to the top of mountains as it seeks higher elevations across the Western United States.
EnvironmentCalifornia Coastal Cleanup Expected To Draw 60,000 Volunteers StatewideSeptember 12, 2017 | Rich IbarraVolunteers will head to almost 900 sites in 55 of the 58 counties in the state to pick up everything from tires to TV’s this Saturday for California Coastal Cleanup Day.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezHow Federal Housing Policy Segregated American CommunitiesSeptember 12, 2017 | Cody DrabbleThe housing crisis started with the public policies that created racially segregated communities. Reporter Cosmo Garvin spoke with Richard Rothstein about his book "The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America." Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Citrus Outpaces Florida But Risk From Bacterial Disease RemainsSeptember 11, 2017 | Julia MitricCalifornia produced a greater volume of citrus than Florida for the first time since the end of World War II. The pest that's ravaged Florida's citrus industry serves as a cautionary tale for California growers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentHow To Cool Your Cow: Researchers Test New Methods To Protect Cows From HeatSeptember 7, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerTraditional methods to cool cows use 11,000 gallons of water per cow per year. UC Davis researchers are trying out new techniques that use less resources. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.