EnvironmentHelp Coming From Down Under For Western U.S. FirefightersAugust 20, 2015 | Ed JoyceFirefighters in California and other parts of the western U.S. will be getting some help from other countries, as wildfires rip through the region. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentReport Shows Yearly Improvement In California, Nevada DroughtAugust 20, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe latest report shows no weekly change in the drought depiction for California and Nevada, but year over year comparisons show improvement for both states. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: NASA Says Land Sinking Faster In San Joaquin ValleyAugust 19, 2015 | Ed JoyceA new NASA report, commissioned by the California Department of Water Resources, shows groundwater pumping in California has caused land in the San Joaquin Valley to sink faster than in past. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Wildfires May Be 'New Normal'August 17, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe increase in the number of wildfires in California and the western U.S. may partly be caused by climate change. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentMore Resources To Fight Wildfires Sent To CaliforniaAugust 13, 2015 | Ed JoyceA national firefighting agency is sending more resources to California, due to the large number of major wildfires in the region. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Rains Help Southern CaliforniaAugust 13, 2015 | Ed JoyceA slight decrease in severe drought in the last week for one part of California and Nevada saw an increase in the intensity of exceptional drought.
State GovernmentLawmaker Defends California Climate Change BillAugust 12, 2015 | Chris NicholsDebate over an ambitious climate change bill continues to sizzle in the California Legislature as its final vote nears.
EnvironmentSan Joaquin Valley Hits Air Quality MilestoneAugust 5, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe San Joaquin Valley enjoyed three weeks of healthy air in July for the first time in 20 years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentRocky Fire: California Drought Makes Containment TougherAugust 4, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe on-going drought is making work harder for crews working to contain the Rocky Fire in Lake, Yolo and Colusa counties. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentForecast Of Lightning In California Brings Wildfire ConcernsJuly 31, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe weather forecast through the weekend includes thunderstorms and lightning for parts of northern California, which could spark new wildfires. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
