EnvironmentState Parks, Climate Resilience Programs Could See Budget Cuts Under New ProposalMay 14, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroThe proposed budget update has cuts and reductions across environmental sectors including climate resilience programs to state parks. The largest proposed environmental investment is allotted to Cal Fire.
EnvironmentCan California’s Air Remain Clean Post Pandemic? Yes, If The State Amps Up Its Climate Goals, Studies Say.May 7, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroCalifornians are breathing cleaner air now due to pandemic travel restrictions, but it could go away as fast as it cleared up. Although some scientists say it doesn’t have to if we double our climate goals and keep cars off roads. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Solar Industry Loses Over 15,000 Jobs, Companies Now Reopening and RebuildingMay 1, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroThe California solar industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing hundreds of businesses to shed or furlough an estimated 15,000 clean energy jobs.
EnvironmentCalifornia's Green New Deal Likely To Be Sidelined By COVID-19; Lawmakers Hope To Salvage Its GoalsApril 30, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroCalifornia’s bold Green New Deal could be severely scaled down or sidelined until next year due to the pandemic. But some lawmakers and advocates say there’s an important COVID-19 connection to the legislation.
EnvironmentCalifornia Electric Trucks Standard is First of its Kind; Pandemic Leads Trucking Industry to Question its ViabilityApril 30, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroA new proposal could mean 300,000 zero-emission trucks on California’s roads by 2035. It’s being applauded by environmentalists, but some in the trucking industry want state leaders to relax climate standards due to the pandemic.
EnvironmentWest Davis Bear Sighting Unusual Even As Some Wildlife More Active During California Stay-At-Home OrderApril 29, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroA small brown bear was reportedly roaming around a neighborhood pond in West Davis as of 7 a.m., reports the Davis Police Department. While wildlife is returning to places like Yosemite, some urban areas haven't seen similar increases.
EnvironmentCan California Bats Carry COVID-19? It's Unclear, But Experts Say They're More Likely To Catch It From Humans Than Spread ItApril 27, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroPopular culture has somewhat demonized bats. Now bats have a link to the pandemic, but scientists say humans don’t need to fear bats, they should fear people.
EnvironmentBored At Home? Join A Global Science Experiment This Weekend. All You Need Is Your Phone.April 23, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroA number of California regions are unofficially competing this weekend to gather the most data about the wildlife in their cities. You can join them while taking a walk in your neighborhood or even from inside your home.
EnvironmentPandemic Is No Reason To Back Down From The Climate Crisis, West Sacramento And Sacramento Mayors AgreeApril 22, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroThe mayors released a draft plan on Wednesday that sets the goal of becoming carbon zero by 2045. Achieving this would mean that no human caused carbon emissions are being produced. But some climate groups say that goal isn’t fast enough.
EnvironmentThe ‘Unprecedented Natural Experiment:’ Stay-At-Home Order Reduces Air Pollution, Offers Clues in Climate Change FightApril 14, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroThe stay-at-home order isn’t just flattening the curve in California, it’s also improving air quality. With fewer cars on the roads, experts say this is an opportunity to evaluate what it will take to decrease emissions in the long run. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.