State GovernmentBrown Gives Legislature Some Influence On Air Resources BoardOctober 8, 2015 | Ben AdlerThe state agency leading California’s efforts to fight climate change has drawn criticism from lawmakers of both parties for having too much unchecked authority. Today, Governor Jerry Brown took a small step toward addressing that concern. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentRain No Help For California ReservoirsOctober 8, 2015 | Ed JoyceDespite a potential strong El Niño, the drought in most of California is forecast to continue into a fifth year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Governor Signs Aggressive Climate Change BillOctober 7, 2015 | Ben BradfordGovernor Jerry Brown signed an aggressive new standard into law, but one segment of the clean energy industry is unhappy. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentMajor California Reservoir Storage 50 Percent Below AverageOctober 6, 2015 | Ed JoyceWater storage has dwindled at six major reservoirs in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentFire Restrictions Lifted In Tahoe National ForestOctober 6, 2015 | Ed JoyceFire restrictions are being lifted in the Tahoe National Forest Tuesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentEarlier Leaf Pickup In Sacramento Due To DroughtOctober 1, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe effects of the on-going drought on Sacramento trees could mean an earlier than normal leaf drop for some tree species. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentLooking At Year 5 Of Drought In CaliforniaOctober 1, 2015 | Ed JoyceCalifornia's historic drought persists and, even with normal precipitation, is expected to continue into 2016.
State GovernmentState Board Plans Deep Climate Emissions CutsSeptember 30, 2015 | Ben BradfordThe Air Resources Board has released a plan to drastically reduce some lesser known air pollutants that cause climate change. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentSacramento Area Water Districts Reducing Outdoor Water DaysSeptember 29, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe Sacramento Suburban Water District is asking customers to voluntarily cut outdoor watering to one day a week this fall as other water providers move to mandatory restrictions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentGrape Growers Treat, Reuse Wastewater On VineyardsSeptember 28, 2015 | Ed JoyceA UC Davis study says more sectors of the agricultural industry should be able to reuse wastewater as many California grape growers do. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
