State GovernmentGov. Jerry Brown's New Effort To 'Fill The Void' On Climate LeadershipJuly 12, 2017 | Chris NicholsCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown and former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg are teaming up on a new climate change tracking initiative called America’s Pledge.
Gov. Brown Welcomes Fiji Prime Minister As Newest Global Climate Change Pact MemberJune 14, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerGovernors from Oregon and Washington were in Sacramento Tuesday, joining California Governor Jerry Brown in welcoming the newest member to their global climate change pact. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Dispatches From ChinaBrown Talks High-Speed Rail...While Riding High-Speed RailJune 5, 2017 | Ben Adler | Ben Bradford“I’m the foremost promoter of high-speed rail in America.” That’s how California Governor Jerry Brown described himself – while riding a high-speed train in China Monday.
Do California’s Clean Energy Jobs Equal 10 Times The Nation’s Coal Mining Jobs?June 2, 2017The day before Pres. Donald Trump said he will pull out of the Paris Climate accord, State Senate Leader Kevin de León said California should sprint ahead on aggressive renewable energy goals because it makes economic sense. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCalifornia’s Response To The U.S. Exiting The Paris Climate AgreementJune 2, 2017 | Chris RemingtonHow will California act as President Trump announced the United States will be leaving the Paris Climate Agreement? Mark Lubell, Director of UC Davis Environmental Policy & Behavior at UC Davis, breaks down possible effects from the decision. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Calls Trump Withdrawal From Climate Agreement 'An Insane Move'June 1, 2017 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown did not mince words in reaction to President Trump’s decision to withdraw the US from the Paris Climate Agreement.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezA Preview Of Governor Brown's Upcoming China TripJune 1, 2017State government reporter Ben Bradford shares his interview with Gov. Jerry Brown in advance of his week-long trip to China where he'll speak with leaders on how to combat emissions. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentResearchers Say Climate Change Affecting Lake Tahoe's Clarity During SummerMay 18, 2017 | Randol WhiteA study released Thursday shows an earlier spring and warmer temperatures last year spurred the growth of algae, that dramatically reduced clarity readings from June through September.
State GovernmentGovernor Brown Eyes Chance At Renewing Cap-And-Trade Program As Climate Change SolutionMay 11, 2017 | Ben BradfordGov. Brown is likely to want to continue the state’s signature climate change-fighting program — cap-and-trade — past 2020, when it’s set to expire. He faces opposition from lawmakers but sees some support from business groups. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState Climate Change Debate Heats UpMay 10, 2017A proposal to restructure one of California's landmark climate change initiatives goes before a state Senate committee on Wednesday.