California’s rainfall is at historic lows. That spells trouble for wildfires and farms
Precipitation fills reservoirs, limits fire danger and feeds important crops. But the state has seen only 30% to 70% of what it would expect
Bauer-Kahan introduces climate change and gender equity legislation
A trio of bills from local Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda) were introduced in the State Legislature last week, two focusing on climate change and the...
A Surge From an Atmospheric River Drove California’s Latest Climate Extremes
Flooding rains and record snow in California last week marked another extreme swing of the state’s climate pendulum. The widespread downpours triggered mudslides that damaged homes...
Automakers Drop Efforts to Derail California Climate Rules
Toyota, Fiat Chrysler and several other major automakers said Tuesday they would no longer try to block California from setting its own strict fuel-economy standards,...
As Warming Oceans Bring Tough Times to California Crab Fishers, Scientists Say Diversifying is Key to Survival
California’s Dungeness crab fishermen have had a rough year. Poor meat quality, endangered whales migrating too close to shore and price disputes with wholesalers kept...
California Environmental Officials Switch to Offense as Biden Takes Charge
Jared Blumenfeld and Wade Crowfoot head California's environmental protection and natural resources agencies, respectively. Last week, they discussed with KQED’s Kevin Stark what the change from the Trump...
Groups fear California blackout prevention plan could increase gas use, threaten climate goals
Environmental and renewables advocates in California are concerned that regulators' attempt to ensure a reliable electric grid this summer will result in contracts for additional...
California regulators modify grid map requirements to ease solar integration
Integration Capacity Analysis models grid conditions that impact where distributed energy resources can be added, without the need for costly upgrades or lengthy interconnection studies....