EnvironmentSacramento set to see triple-digit heat later this weekJune 26, 2023 | Mike HagertyMeteorologists with the National Weather Service say the region will see its first 100-degree day on Friday. Officials also warn of “major heat risk” this weekend.
EnvironmentCalifornia lawmakers wage Delta water war with NewsomJune 21, 2023Legislators threatened to reject Newsom’s infrastructure package if he won’t remove the Delta water tunnel. The issue could be ammunition as the budget deadline looms.
EnvironmentState Farm and Allstate have pulled out of covering California wildfire insurance. Here’s why.June 21, 2023 | Vicki GonzalezState Farm and Allstate have backed out of insuring new homes against wildfires in California. A Stanford University climate and energy expert explained why this may be happening. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Schools Start Hatching Heat Plans as the Planet WarmsJune 17, 2023State researchers offer recommendations on how schools can become more heat-resilient in the face of global warming. Proposed changes to state law could make it easier to build shade structures.
EnvironmentClimate change is causing people to move. They usually stay local, study findsJune 17, 2023Researchers looked at thousands of homeowners who moved out of flood-prone homes. Most stayed within a 20-minute drive, and their new homes were safer from flooding.
EnvironmentA new California policy highlights the importance of beavers, and offers protectionsJune 12, 2023 | Manola SecairaState officials say beavers could be key in fighting climate change impacts, like drought and wildfire conditions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentEl Niño has officially begun. Here's what that means for the U.S.June 12, 2023The natural climate pattern known as El Niño has officially begun. It exacerbates human-caused climate change, driving even hotter temperatures and other dangerous weather.
State GovernmentCalifornia ranchers intentionally violated an emergency water order. Now lawmakers want to triple the finesJune 10, 2023The legislation would expand California’s authority to fine water scofflaws who keep pumping. Even if fines had reached $10,000 a day, “I’m not so sure we wouldn’t have done it again,” one rancher says.
EnvironmentCalifornia becomes the first state to phase out toxic hexavalent chromiumMay 30, 2023The state Air Resources Board voted last week to ban the substance known as chromium 6, giving platers several years to switch to an alternative the platers say won’t produce the same chrome shine.
EnvironmentHow California’s record snowpack plays a part in wildfire seasonMay 30, 2023 | Manola SecairaA wet winter brought record snowpack to California and might change how and where wildfires pop up in the state during warmer months.