EnvironmentCalifornia Regulators Readopt Tough Fuel Emission CutsSeptember 25, 2015 | Amy QuintonAmbitious rules that cut transportation fuel emissions will continue in California. Regulators have readopted the toughest carbon emission standards in the nation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentWildfire Smoke, Heat Creates Unhealthy Air In San JoaquinSeptember 10, 2015 | Ed JoyceAir quality 'unhealthful for sensitive groups' in the San Joaquin Valley due to ozone, wildfire smoke and dust. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentUnhealthy Air Forecast For Sacramento RegionSeptember 9, 2015 | Ed JoyceTriple-digit temperatures are causing higher ozone levels in the Sacramento region and unhealthy air. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentLung Association: Climate Change Worsens California Air QualitySeptember 2, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe American Lung Association in California says climate change is causing the state's air quality to deteriorate. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentBack To School Brings 'No Idle' Plea In Central ValleyAugust 18, 2015 | Ed JoyceCentral Valley air quality managers have requested parents to shut off their vehicle engines when picking kids up after school. It's part of a move to reduce ozone pollution. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSan Joaquin Valley Hits Air Quality MilestoneAugust 5, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe San Joaquin Valley enjoyed three weeks of healthy air in July for the first time in 20 years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSacramento Valley Ozone Levels 'Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups'July 29, 2015 | Ed JoyceOzone levels have reached 'unhealthy' levels in Sacramento and surrounding counties due to triple digit heat and lack of wind.
EnvironmentLowell Fire: Air Quality Health Advisory For Nevada, Sierra, Plumas CountiesJuly 28, 2015 | Emily ZentnerThe Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality health advisory for Nevada, Sierra and Plumas Counties because of smoke from the Lowell Fire west of Alta.
EnvironmentUnhealthy Air In Forecast For Sacramento Valley ThursdayJune 18, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District said the region's air quality is forecast to be unhealthy for sensitive groups Thursday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentMore Areas In California Would Likely Exceed Smog Standards Under ProposalFebruary 2, 2015 | Amy QuintonMore rural, mountainous, and less-populated areas of California would likely exceed federal limits on smog-forming pollution under a proposal by the US Environmental Protection Agency. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
