EnvironmentOne Million Acres Burning: The Complexity of California’s August FireOctober 5, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroAt more than 1 million acres, the August Complex wildfire in the coastal range near Mendocino is the largest fire in California’s history. But how did it get so big, and will it have any ecological benefits? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentBottling Climate Change: How Higher Temps And Wildfires Will Alter California Wine CountryOctober 2, 2020 | Scott RoddIn the long-term, climate change could alter wine varieties produced in the region, and even reshape its borders. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAll New California Cars, Trucks Must Be Zero-Emission By 2035, Newsom Announces In Executive OrderSeptember 23, 2020 | Ezra David Romero | Nicole NixonCalifornia’s governor announced an executive order Wednesday that will phase out gasoline-powered cars by requiring that all new cars sold to be zero-emission vehicles by 2035. It also put forward actions to transition away from fossil fuels.
PolitiFact CaliforniaClimate Scientists Reject Trump’s Prediction “It’ll Start Getting Cooler” In CaliforniaSeptember 14, 2020 | Chris NicholsScientists expect a warmer climate and greater fire risk in California, saying there is zero evidence of a cooling trend on the horizon.
EnvironmentFire Suppression — And Climate Change — Is To Blame For California’s Megafires. Experts Unpack The Term.September 12, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroWith more than three million acres burned so far this year in California, wildfires are at top of mind. And the term “wildfire suppression” is often cited as a main reason for blazes getting so big. But what does the term actually mean? Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government‘Debate Is Over,’ California’s Governor Says. ‘This Is A Climate Damn Emergency.’September 11, 2020As more than two dozen fires still rage, Newsom stands amid charred parkland, vowing to ratchet up the state’s ‘inadequate’ plan to cut carbon emissions.
EnvironmentWildfires In California Will ‘Continue To Get Worse,’ Climate Change Experts Explore WhySeptember 3, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroMillions of acres have burned so far in California this summer, and if the blazes keep up in future years, it could cost the state more than COVID-19. What will it take to stop megafires from happening?
EnvironmentAs Californians Deal With Heat, Lightning, Fire, Scientists Point To Climate ChangeAugust 18, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroAlmost every part of California is sweltering right now because of the heatwave, rolling blackouts, hundreds of lightning strikes, and wildfires. The 'unfortunate summer' is in part related to climate change, experts say.
EnvironmentPandemic Is No Reason To Back Down From The Climate Crisis, West Sacramento And Sacramento Mayors AgreeApril 22, 2020 | Ezra David RomeroThe mayors released a draft plan on Wednesday that sets the goal of becoming carbon zero by 2045. Achieving this would mean that no human caused carbon emissions are being produced. But some climate groups say that goal isn’t fast enough.
EnvironmentYoung Salmon Defend Themselves Against Climate Change By Eating More — But There’s A CatchDecember 30, 2019 | Ezra David RomeroWarm water is usually bad for cold-water fish like salmon or trout. But new research suggests if there's a lot of fish food in the water, the species could survive longer in it.
