EnvironmentCalifornia Is Making Progress On Safe Water For All, But Work RemainsNovember 12, 2020 | Nina SparlingSome 1 million Californians lack access to safe drinking water. A new state report found there has been progress towards changing that, but a 2019 state program could benefit from funding and legislative oversight.
EnvironmentCalifornia’s Final Frontier Faces Firefighter ShortageNovember 12, 2020When the state consolidates inmate fire camps next month, remote Modoc County is left with few resources to prevent and battle its lightning-sparked fires
EnvironmentWhy Is Fracking In The News So Much? The Short Answer: Climate Change And People’s HealthNovember 6, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroWhat’s up with fracking? It was mentioned in the presidential debates, youth climate activists want the practice stopped, Gov. Newsom said he wants to end it, but then his administration issues new permits. Why is fracking getting so much play?
EnvironmentCalifornia Protects Homeowners From Having Fire Insurance Dropped — AgainNovember 6, 2020The state extends temporary protection from insurance cancellations to 2.1 million Californians living in wildfire-prone regions, but long-term solutions to stabilize the market remain elusive.
EnvironmentThe US Left The Paris Climate Agreement This Week. Where Does That Leave California?November 4, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroThe U.S. formally pulled out of the Paris Climate Agreement this week. But what does that mean for states like California with ambitious climate goals?
EnvironmentWhat Happens To Your Ballot After The Election? In Many California Counties, It Gets Recycled (Eventually)November 2, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroEvery California voter was sent a ballot. With the election upon us and ballots already being counted there is a lot of paper that’ll be leftover when the cycle is finished. But what happens to all those envelopes and ballots?
EnvironmentCalifornia Has Issues With Wildfire Data, And Experts Say It's Complicating The Fire FightOctober 29, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroCalifornia has a data issue and that’s a big deal as fire seasons worsen. A new report highlights the need for cities and agencies to create a uniform system to share information. That could save lives and reduce losses from wildfires.
EnvironmentExperts And Advocates Are Calling 2020 The 'Climate Election'October 29, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroWildfires and hurricanes have been ravaging the country and the Trump administration has been rolling back many environmental protections. As a result, experts and advocates are calling this moment in history the "climate election." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWith No Rain In View, Gusty Winds Keep Parts Of Northern California Under Red Flag WarningOctober 26, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroWinds as fast as 94 miles-per-hour sped through parts of Northern California Sunday and Monday, which prompted red flag warnings. With no rain on the horizons the gusts are expected to remain into Tuesday, increasing fire danger. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia’s Landmark Groundwater Law Falls Short, Advocates SayOctober 22, 2020 | Nina SparlingIn 2014, California took its first step to regulate how it uses groundwater. But now advocates are now warning that those rules might be leaving out disadvantaged communities in the San Joaquin Valley who depend on groundwater to drink. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.