EnvironmentBrown Appoints Panel To Review California Rules For FrackingJuly 22, 2015(AP) - Gov. Jerry Brown says he's created a panel to study how California should monitor hydraulic fracturing for oil.
State GovernmentReport Shows Potential Fracking ProblemsJuly 9, 2015 | Katie OrrA new report out today says regulations for the process known as hydraulic fracturing or "fracking" need to be tightened to prevent environmental problems. And new legislation could emerge to do just that. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Lawmakers Face Dozens of Environmental BillsMarch 10, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Democratic lawmakers have made combating climate change one of their environmental legislative priorities, but dozens of other environmental bills may garner equal attention. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Independent Scientific Study on California Fracking ReleasedJanuary 14, 2015 | Amy QuintonThe oil extraction process known as hydraulic fracturing is much different in California than in other states. That’s the finding of the first independent scientific assessment required under the state’s new fracking regulations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentReport Puts California's Fracking Future In DoubtMay 21, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia may not be able to recover as much oil through fracking as previously thought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSanta Cruz Becomes First California County To Ban FrackingMay 21, 2014Yesterday, Santa Cruz County Supervisors voted to ban fracking. There are no active wells in the County - but political momentum was sparked by reports oil companies were exploring the possibility of fracking in nearby San Benito county.
EnvironmentAre New Fracking Regulations in California Enough?March 25, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornia is instituting what some are calling the toughest regulations in the nation for the controversial oil extraction process known as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. But some say the regulations don't go far enough and instead want a ban. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
