EnvironmentAfter long wait, Sacramento’s new Museum of Science and Curiosity opensNovember 12, 2021 | Manola SecairaInside, visitors can expect exhibitions on nature and interplanetary travel alongside displays that investigate solutions for California’s carbon emissions and seasons of drought.
EnvironmentWinged warning: Migrating birds hit hard by California’s droughtNovember 11, 2021As the drought dries up California’s wetlands, traveling birds such as ducks, geese and eagles are struggling to survive and breed. “This drought is bad. The odds are against us,” a state expert said.
EnvironmentRemoving dangerous wildfire fuels is hard, expensive work. Here’s how one California tribe is making it happen.November 3, 2021 | Manola SecairaReducing the excess of flammable materials in forests has become the focus for many communities throughout California seeking protection from future wildfires, but issues with funding and staffing remain.
EnvironmentInterview: How homeowners can better insure their home against natural disastersNovember 1, 2021 | Megan Manata | Vicki GonzalezSacramento and other areas of Northern California are located in several risk areas that encompass wildfires, floods, earthquakes and more. Here’s how you can protect your home with insurance. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWhat’s at stake for California as climate conference begins?October 30, 2021Gov. Newsom and state leaders are going to an international conference to make a statement on California climate change policy.
EnvironmentNorthern California communities feel disaster whiplash after wildfires, threat of mudslidesOctober 27, 2021 | Scott RoddThe precipitation is desperately needed to combat California’s severe drought. But it comes with a trade-off in communities that endured wildfires.
EnvironmentHomeless Sacramentans describe how they survived the weekend’s historic stormOctober 26, 2021 | Kris Hooks | Janelle SalangaSacramento city and county opened emergency shelters. But many unhoused residents say they’re not easy to access — and some didn’t know about the dangerous storm.
EnvironmentSacramento went from record drought to record rain. Climate change may make that more common.October 25, 2021 | Manola SecairaLast weekend’s rainfall was record breaking, but experts say that heavy precipitation alongside dry, hot summers is likely due to climate change.
EnvironmentSacramento sets rainfall record as atmospheric river passes through Northern CaliforniaOctober 25, 2021A powerful atmospheric river hit Northern California, bringing historic rains and causing flooding, power outages and ash and debris flows in wildfire burn scar areas.
EnvironmentNorthern California wildfires: Where to find updates on air quality, evacuations, and official informationOctober 25, 2021Here’s the latest information on the wildfires burning throughout Northern California.