EnvironmentCalifornia Drought Persists; 2014 Warmest Year On RecordJanuary 8, 2015 | Ed JoyceFederal meteorologists said Thursday that California and Nevada had their warmest year on record in 2014. Meanwhile, the latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows the drought persists in both states and in the U.S. southwest. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Brown Sets Ambitious Climate Change Goals In AddressJanuary 5, 2015 | Amy QuintonCalifornia lawmakers and environmental groups are calling the climate goals Governor Jerry Brown laid out in his State of the State speech ambitious. Reaction is mixed on whether the goals are achievable. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Sacramento-Based Pacific Ethanol Buying Midwest Ethanol ProducerDecember 31, 2014 | Ed JoycePacific Ethanol, based in Sacramento, said Wednesday it is buying a Midwest ethanol producer in a stock-for-stock merger transaction. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Rice Growers Could Help Reduce Greenhouse GasesDecember 18, 2014 | Amy QuintonRice growers in California and elsewhere may soon have an incentive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStudy Says California Drought Caused By Natural Climate PatternsDecember 9, 2014 | Amy QuintonA new study by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says natural occurring climate patterns –not climate change- are the primary drivers of California’s drought. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Climate Change May Be Impacting Fish Spawning NumbersOctober 13, 2014 | Ky PlaskonThe US Forest Service says falling numbers of spawning fish in streams around Lake Tahoe appear to be the result of climate change. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentEnvironmental Group Wants 16 Species Protected In CaliforniaOctober 8, 2014 | Ed JoyceThe Center for Biological Diversity filed notice of intent to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Tuesday for not responding to a petition to protect 16 amphibian and reptile species in California
State GovernmentSchwarzenegger Praises California Climate Change RecordSeptember 8, 2014 | Amy QuintonFormer Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger was among state, business and academic leaders who touted California’s record on climate change at a symposium Monday. The event also stressed the unaddressed dangers that climate change can bring. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentPineapple Express Storms Could Ease California DroughtSeptember 8, 2014 | Ed JoyceEl Niño is not expected to end the California drought but ‘atmospheric rivers’ might help. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Brown Unsure Legal Pot Is Good IdeaMarch 3, 2014 | Steve MilneGovernor Jerry Brown says he's not sure legalizing marijuana is a good idea in California because the state could lose its competitive edge if too many people are getting high.
