Environment'Prescribed Burns' To Start In Eldorado National ForestSeptember 30, 2015 | Ed JoyceA program will begin soon in the Eldorado National Forest to remove live or dead vegetation to prevent the spread of wildfires. 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.
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.
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.
State GovernmentBobcat Trapping Banned In CaliforniaAugust 5, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California Fish and Game Commission voted Wednesday to ban bobcat trapping in the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Prepared For New Federal Emissions GoalsAugust 3, 2015 | Katie OrrPresident Barack Obama says it’s time for the US to get serious about climate change. But long-time observers say California law and policy makers have been enacting tough environmental laws for years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
BusinessEffort To 'Brand' Truckee Starts TuesdayAugust 3, 2015 | Ed JoyceThree workshops are scheduled in Truckee to give people a voice in developing a 'brand' for the town. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Giant Holes In The Ground Part Of Environmentally Friendly ProjectJuly 27, 2015 | Bob MoffittAt least seven large holes have appeared on the Sacramento State campus in recent days. The construction is part of a new special runoff filtration system. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
CommentaryEnvironmentBlog: Turning An Environment Reporter Into A ScientistJuly 10, 2015 | Amy QuintonEnvironment Reporter Amy Quinton recently discovered what it takes to be a scientist at the Marine Biological Lab in Woods Hole, MA.
EnvironmentStudy: Wild Bee Diversity Is Declining WorldwideJune 17, 2015 | Ed JoyceA study published June 16 by UC Davis and other researchers shows that wild bee diversity is declining. The researchers said steps must be taken to conserve them -- and not just those that are the main pollinators of agricultural crops. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.