Emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero: últimas noticias, actualizaciones y análisis

A wide view of a refinery location on a clear day with various structures, including distillation columns, as smoke is released into the air.

Comentario

With Californians paying sky-high gas prices, now’s not the time for new oil regulations

Proposed changes to state climate law may boost gas-pump prices by up to $1 a gallon by 2030. Also more refineries and jobs may leave California.

By Tony Strickland • marzo 31, 2026

An aerial view shows rows of parked semi-trailers lined up at a freight loading yard while a red truck backs a trailer into a numbered loading dock.

Ambiente

California bets on an obscure tool to replace clean air authority Trump revoked

The rules would hold pollution magnets like warehouses, ports and railyards accountable for the trucks and ships they attract.

Por

Alejandra Reyes Velarde

• marzo 16, 2026

A Shell gas station price sign displays the cost of regular, plus, V-Power gasoline, and renewable diesel. A car is parked near the pumps beneath the station canopy in the background.

Ambiente

California passed a law to curb spikes in gas prices. Why isn’t it using those powers now?

California built a first-in-the-nation system to police refinery profits during price spikes. Regulators delayed it for five years.

Por

alejandro lazo

• marzo 13, 2026

A wide shot of a grocery store produce section with a colorful assortment of fruit and vegetables arranged on display on plastic counters. In the background are shoppers walking around the aisles of the store as they shop

Comentario

Don’t demonize plastic food packaging. Recycled, it’s better for the environment than some alternatives

Plastics are the most sustainable option. Food suppliers are decades away from other material that performs as well at food safety and waste.

By Kevin Kelly • marzo 13, 2026

An illuminated gas station price sign displays the cost of regular, plus, and premium gasoline for cash and credit. The bright digital numbers stand out against a dark background.

Comentario

As gas prices soar, California’s new carbon emission rules prompt a war of words

With some California gas prices topping $5 a gallon, anything that pushes prices even higher, like emissions crackdowns, will become a political football.

Por

Daniel Walters

• marzo 12, 2026

Un camión descarga desechos orgánicos para usarlos como compostaje en la instalación de compostaje anaeróbico en Woodland, California, el martes 30 de noviembre de 2021. Foto de Rich Pedroncelli, AP Photo

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California is ‘nowhere near’ emissions goals. It’s still sending organic waste to landfills

California trucks much of its organic waste to landfills instead of recyclers, largely because of an exclusive franchise hauling system.

By Clemens Stockreiter • febrero 25, 2026

A red commercial truck carrying a shipping container sits idle as a worker speaks to the driver before they exit a port.

Ambiente

Trump scraps a cornerstone climate finding, as California prepares for court

Trump rescinded the legal foundation for U.S. climate policy. California is preparing to sue — and may try to write its own rules.

Por

alejandro lazo

• febrero 12, 2026

An aerial view of a gray transportation ramp under construction. Building materials can be seen laying on the ground nearby.

Comentario

Cap and trade gets a new name and a new mission beyond cutting carbon pollution

Revenues from the state's carbon emissions auction will be used for high speed rail, wildfire suppression and legislators' discretionary spending.

Por

Daniel Walters

• diciembre 10, 2025

A close-up view of a white sign that reads, "COP30 Brasil Amazonia Belem 2025" set up against a brown fence structure.

Cambio climático

Newsom brings California to the heart of the Amazon — and the U.N. climate conference

California state officials are in Brazil for the annual United Nations climate conference. The visit highlights California’s role as a climate leader and supports its environmental policies, especially since the U.S. has no official federal delegation. However, some critics question whether the trip is worthwhile because California lacks the power to make international agreements.

Por

Alejandra Reyes Velarde

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alejandro lazo

• noviembre 11, 2025

La Junta de Recursos del Aire de California se reúne en el edificio de la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de California en Sacramento el 23 de junio de 2022. Foto de Rahul Lal, CalMatters

Cambio climático

Newsom taps climate ‘architect’ to lead California air board as Trump fights heat up

At the state’s top air regulator, Lauren Sanchez will replace Liane Randolph, taking the helm as California battles Trump, rising costs, and the future of its climate agenda.

Por

alejandro lazo

• septiembre 19, 2025