EnvironmentCan trees reduce pollution at schools next to freeways? A Fresno campus tries plantingsDecember 4, 2022Other schools may follow if tree experiment improves air quality.
EnvironmentCalifornia needs to prepare to live with less water, new report suggestsDecember 2, 2022 | Vicki GonzalezThe PPIC released a report in November covering the state of water in California. Its authors found that rising temperatures and intense drought has depleted state water supplies in reservoirs, groundwater reserves and the snowpack. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStorms cause travel problems in the Sierra, but bring needed rain and snowDecember 1, 2022 | Steve Milne | Manola SecairaWhile the first of two expected winter storms made travel in the Sacramento region and Sierra Nevada difficult Thursday, researchers are hopeful it will bring needed snowpack to the state.
EnvironmentBy the numbers: California’s mild 2022 wildfire seasonDecember 1, 2022Moderate weather and well-timed rainstorms in much of California combined to curb the acreage and structures burned.
EnvironmentTwo major Northern California storms expected to hit Wednesday into the weekendNovember 29, 2022 | Claire Morgan | Mike HagertyThe storms, split by a short rest Friday, could bring significant rain to the Sacramento valley and snow to the Sierra Nevada. Mountain travel from Wednesday night through the weekend is likely to be hazardous and should be avoided, forecasters said.
EnvironmentCultural burning is key to fighting severe wildfires, Indigenous practitioners sayNovember 22, 2022 | Manola SecairaAt the Cache Creek Nature Preserve, Indigenous practitioners have brought back cultural burning. Here’s what it looks like along the fire lines. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAnother California desalination plant approved — the most contentious one yetNovember 20, 2022The California Coastal Commission voted 8-to-2 despite the ecological risks to the Monterey Bay coast, high costs of the water and a divide between affluent and lower-income communities.
EnvironmentSlashing greenhouse gases: California revises climate change strategyNovember 16, 2022The new version of California’s climate plan sets a more stringent — some say unrealistic — target for cutting greenhouse gases.
EnvironmentWildfire smoke impacts more Californians than ever, according to a new reportNovember 15, 2022 | Manola SecairaResidents all over the state have felt the impacts of wildfire smoke. A new report from California’s Legislative Analyst’s Office offers suggestions for legislators to respond. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia commission overhauls rooftop solar proposalNovember 14, 2022The CPUC’s scaled-back plan eliminates consumer fees. The original was abandoned after criticism from the governor and solar advocates. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.