EnvironmentExpect More 'Spare The Air' Alerts In SacramentoApril 27, 2016 | Ed JoyceMore "Spare The Air" alerts may be issued this year in the Sacramento region because the Environmental Protection Agency has lowered the federal ozone health standard. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStudy Shows California Can Expect More Unhealthy Ozone DaysApril 21, 2016 | Amy QuintonA new study shows that by 2050, California could experience an additional nine days when ozone levels are unhealthy for humans. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAir Quality Official's Appointment Angers EnvironmentalistsApril 2, 2016(AP) — The board that regulates Southern California's air quality, having angered environmentalists last month by firing its longtime director, angered them again this week by replacing him with an industry consultant.
EnvironmentCalifornia Farmers Voluntarily Reducing Air PollutionMarch 31, 2016 | Rich IbarraParticipating farms reduced pollutants by almost 800 tons last year. That's the equivalent of taking 170,000 cars off the road. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Schools Urged To Help Protect Kids From Unhealthy AirMarch 1, 2016 | Steve MilneAir quality officials are urging schools in the San Joaquin Valley to protect kids from unhealthy levels of air pollution. They've launched an online system that uses new equipment to offer hourly updates. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentNew Central Valley Program Pays To Help Cars Pass SmogJanuary 26, 2016 | Rich IbarraMany older cars that fail California smog testing are still on the road spewing pollution. A new program pays for repairs so hundreds of drivers in the Central Valley can pass the emissions tests and register their vehicles. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSan Joaquin County Restricts Wood BurningOctober 30, 2015 | Rich IbarraRestrictions on the use of wood burning stoves and fireplaces begin this Sunday in the San Joaquin Valley. The "Check Before You Burn" program will run through February. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentEPA Promises More Fines For Diesel PollutersOctober 12, 2015 | Ben Bradford The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expects to levy more fines against out-of-state trucking and bus companies operating in California, after issuing one last week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Gives Legislature Some Influence On Air Resources BoardOctober 8, 2015 | Ben AdlerThe state agency leading California’s efforts to fight climate change has drawn criticism from lawmakers of both parties for having too much unchecked authority. Today, Governor Jerry Brown took a small step toward addressing that concern. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentBackground Ozone Problem For Northern California And NevadaSeptember 29, 2015 | Amy Quinton"Background" ozone pollution levels in Northern California and Nevada could approach the limit of a proposed new federal air quality standard. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
