State GovernmentCalifornia Air Resources Board Chair Sounds Off On New EPA HeadDecember 8, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia's top pollution regulator says her agency is not changing its approach to climate change and air regulation due to the election of Donald Trump and his nominee for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Declare They Will Fight Trump PoliciesDecember 5, 2016 | Ben BradfordThe return of California lawmakers to the state Capitol after an election is typically a ceremonial and celebratory affair. Not this year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Rolls Out New Plan To Reduce Carbon EmissionsDecember 2, 2016 | Randol WhiteThe State of California is out with a new plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions an additional 40 percent beyond 2020 goals. The draft proposal was released Friday and calls for the most-ambitious reduction in North America. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCap-And-Trade Auction Recovers From Two Quarter FallNovember 22, 2016 | Ben BradfordCalifornia will receive more money for green energy projects. Revenue from its cap-and-trade program rebounded in November, after two dismal auctions earlier in the year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStudy: Climate Change Responsible For Surge In WildfiresOctober 10, 2016 | Amy QuintonA new study shows that forest fires have doubled in the West because of climate change.
EnvironmentStudy: Climate Change May Benefit California Oysters, But There's A CatchOctober 10, 2016 | Amy QuintonNative California oysters may fare well under climate change, if predatory snails don't get them first. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentMeadow Restoration Aims To Improve Water Supply And Combat Climate ChangeOctober 4, 2016 | Amy QuintonMajor construction is underway to restore a mountain meadow in the Sierra Nevada. Scientists say it will improve water quality, increase water supply and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentGovernor Brown Extends California's Climate Change LawSeptember 8, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown has signed legislation to extend the nation's most ambitious climate change law by another 10 years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentLatest Cap-And-Trade Auction Generates Just $8 MillionAugust 23, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia's latest carbon auction has brought more bad news for Governor Jerry Brown's landmark programs fighting climate change.
EnvironmentCalifornia Lawmakers Mull Cap-And-Trade SpendingAugust 18, 2016 | Amy QuintonCalifornia lawmakers are discussing how to spend cap-and-trade auction proceeds that have been accumulating since the last fiscal year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
