Nimbus Fish Ladder OpensNovember 4, 2013 | Bob MoffittHundreds of people watched this morning as the first salmon of the season made their way up the fish ladder at the Nimbus Fish Hatchery.
SMUD Testing New Concentrating Solar Power ProjectNovember 4, 2013 | Amy QuintonSMUD is launching a new clean energy project to help improve efficiency at its natural gas-fired power plant. The US Energy Department has given the utility $10 million to test the technology. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Study: California May Not Reach 2050 Greenhouse Emission GoalsNovember 4, 2013 | Max PringleA new report says California will not reach its green house gas emission reduction goals for 2050 unless much higher standards are put in place. The state want to bring emissions down to 80 percent of 1990 level Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California's Toxic Waste Control Department Trying to Clean Up Its ActNovember 4, 2013 | Katie OrrCalifornians produce two million tons of hazardous waste every year. And the department that manages that waste has faced criticism for the way it operates. Now the department is trying to clean up its act. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Tahoe-area Groups urge Congress to Approve Restoration ActNovember 4, 2013 | Ky PlaskonCongress is considering reauthorization of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act. The bill comes as a traditional source of restoration money is running out. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Ski Areas Reducing Carbon EmissionsNovember 1, 2013 | Ky PlaskonBoreal Ski Resort today becomes the first Tahoe resort to open for skiing. It's one of only two Sierra resorts taking part in a national program to monitor and reduce carbon emissions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Releases Draft Five-Year Water PlanOctober 31, 2013 | Amy QuintonCalifornia now has a five-year draft plan for managing the state's water, but some are criticizing it for its lack of details. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Recycling Centers Will No Longer Pay non-CRV RefundsOctober 31, 2013 | Max PringleState recycling centers say from Friday on, they’ll only be paying refunds for certain beverage containers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Fats, Oils, and Grease Create Energy in SacramentoOctober 29, 2013 | Amy QuintonSacramento's wastewater treatment plant is now turning fats, oils, grease and even soda waste into renewable energy. The $3.5 million project will save the plant money and power hundreds of homes. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Signs Climate Agreement with West Coast States, British ColumbiaOctober 28, 2013 | Amy QuintonThe nation’s west coast and British Columbia are joining forces to combat climate change. Environmentalists are hailing it as a historic agreement. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.