Gov. Jerry Brown, Michael Bloomberg Challenge Trump Administration On Climate Change, Paris Climate Agreement GoalsSeptember 13, 2018 | Ezra David RomeroTwo prominent American leaders on climate change are laying out a path for the nation to meet its Paris Climate Agreement goals despite President Trump’s vow to withdraw.
EnvironmentStudy: Behaviors Need To Change If Calif. Wants To Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions 80 Percent By 2050September 5, 2017 | Amy QuintonA UC Davis study suggests California’s plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent by 2050 won’t happen under current policies without a change in people’s behavior.
State GovernmentStates And Cities Are Fighting Climate Change, With Or Without NationsApril 11, 2017 | Ben BradfordClimate scientists say new alliances between sub-national governments could seriously reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but it may not be in time. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentVolkswagen To Pay California $66 Million More For Emissions CheatingDecember 20, 2016 | Amy QuintonVolkswagen will pay California an additional $66 million to settle another lawsuit about cars it designed to flout emissions standards. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentMethane Emissions Growing Faster Than Any Other Time In Past Two DecadesDecember 12, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia regulators are meeting this week to discuss plans to cut methane emissions 40 percent by 2030. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentUC Davis Scientist First To Measure Methane Leak At Aliso CanyonJanuary 11, 2016 | Amy QuintonA UC Davis atmospheric scientist flying a pollution-detection plane was the first to measure methane emissions spewing from the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility.
EnvironmentRestoring California Meadows Could Help Combat Climate Change And Increase Water SupplyNovember 20, 2015 | Amy QuintonScientists are studying if restoring mountain meadows can play a small part in combating climate change. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Prepared For New Federal Emissions GoalsAugust 3, 2015 | Katie OrrPresident Barack Obama says it’s time for the US to get serious about climate change. But long-time observers say California law and policy makers have been enacting tough environmental laws for years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentClimate Change: California's In Front And Not Looking BackJuly 20, 2015Lawmakers will return to Sacramento next month to debate new rules to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In 2006, the state adopted one of the most comprehensive emissions control plan in the country. Experts say that goal-setting strategy is critical. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSenate Democrats Embrace Governor's Climate Change GoalsFebruary 10, 2015 | Amy QuintonSenate Democrats have unveiled legislation that would fulfill California Governor Jerry Brown's climate change goals of reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
