EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Roseville Swaps Grass For Water-Wise PlantsApril 8, 2015 | Ed JoyceWhile a California state agency works to determine how much water cutbacks will be, the City of Roseville is exchanging turf for drought-tolerant landscaping. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentMore California Farmland Likely Fallowed In 2015April 3, 2015 | Ed JoyceIn the fourth year of drought, one California agriculture industry specialist says it's likely more farmland will be fallowed. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStudy: California Drought Decreases HydroPower, Increases Greenhouse Gas EmissionsMarch 17, 2015 | Ed JoyceA new study says the drought in California has caused an increased use of natural gas for electricity supply as diminished river flows decrease hydropower generation. The result is higher electricity costs and increased greenhouse gas emissions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Agency Proposes New Efficiency Standards For Computers, MonitorsMarch 12, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe California Energy Commission says increasing the efficiency of computers and computer monitors can save state consumers millions of dollars a year in energy costs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Lawmakers Face Dozens of Environmental BillsMarch 10, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Democratic lawmakers have made combating climate change one of their environmental legislative priorities, but dozens of other environmental bills may garner equal attention. 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.
EnvironmentCalifornia Reservoirs Take Hit From Record Dry JanuaryJanuary 30, 2015 | Ed JoyceRecord dry January expected in many Northern and Central California cities as drought drops reservoir levels. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought Expands In California, Nevada With Dry JanuaryJanuary 29, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe dry January has expanded the severity of drought in California and Nevada.
Environment'Tough Season' For California Wine Grape Growers Relying on GroundwaterJanuary 22, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe fourth year of drought in California has some state wine grape growers that rely on groundwater 'concerned' about the upcoming season. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentNOAA: California Drought Likely Lingers Through SummerJanuary 13, 2015 | Ed JoyceA federal agency says the drought in California is likely to continue into next summer. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
