EnvironmentCalifornia Could Get A Green New Deal Of Its Own As Lawmakers Aim To Address Climate Change And InequalityJanuary 6, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroCalifornia is already a leader in curbing greenhouse gas emissions. But some lawmakers and environmental advocates want existing goals accelerated, while addressing how disadvantaged communities are unequally burdened by the effects of climate change
EnvironmentFires, Floods And More: A View Of California From Space In 2019January 5, 2020Satellites captured the events that marked the changes of California’s seasons — and we rounded up some of the year’s significant events. So take a look back through the year in California, from space.
EnvironmentYoung Salmon Defend Themselves Against Climate Change By Eating More — But There’s A CatchDecember 30, 2019 | Ezra David RomeroWarm water is usually bad for cold-water fish like salmon or trout. But new research suggests if there's a lot of fish food in the water, the species could survive longer in it.
EnvironmentYou Could Get Fined $25 If You Smoke At A California State Beach Or Park Starting In 2020December 18, 2019 | Ezra David RomeroCalifornia decided in 2019 to make smoking and vaping on public land a bit tougher. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStep Aside Fires, Drought And Crazy Weather. Sea Level Rise Is Slowly Getting Its Day In California.December 17, 2019 | Ezra David RomeroCalifornia is exploring how sea level rise is supposed to worsen as the climate crisis grows. But as the waters come the state's iconic beach identity is in jeopardy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWithout Urgent Action, California’s Sea-Level Rise A Threat To Housing, Economy, Report SaysDecember 12, 2019Despite years of urgent warnings, local governments are moving too slow to prevent the worst damage from sea-level rise caused by climate change, according to a report by the California Legislative Analyst’s office.
EnvironmentCaltrans Is Trying To Prepare California Highways For Climate ChangeDecember 9, 2019 | Ezra David RomeroThe future of California’s roads, bridges and highways are in jeopardy because of climate change. In response, Caltrans has is releasing assessments detailing how global warming is already impacting the state's transportation infrastructure.
State GovernmentCalifornia Asks For Clarity In Clean Car Rollbacks. EPA’s Answer Might Affect Your Commute.November 27, 2019The rule stripping California of its power to police climate-warming car pollution is supposed to take effect Nov. 26. Still unknown is whether this affects 2021 vehicles or earlier editions — and what it means for California's commuters.
EnvironmentDon’t Feed Wild Turkeys In California. And No, City Residents, You Can’t Shoot Them.November 27, 2019 | Ezra David RomeroWild California turkeys can be pests in urban areas. Still, it's often not legal to hunt them in most areas.
State GovernmentCalifornia To Sue Trump Administration Over Proposed Water Rules Affecting San Joaquin DeltaNovember 21, 2019California officials said Thursday they will sue the federal government over proposed rules managing the state’s scarce water, arguing its conclusions are not scientifically adequate and fall short of protecting species and the state’s interests.