기후 변화

A group of cos poke their heads out of their holding pens to eat grass that's spread on the ground. The setting is a dairy farm. The cows' ears are tagged with small yellow signs that bear five digit numbers.

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To support California farms, state regulators need to stay the course on this climate program

California dairies have utilized the Low Carbon Fuel Standard climate program to reduce emissions and adopt cleaner fuels. A key upcoming vote to amend the program would hurt sustainable dairies, a farm manager argues.

By Sal Rodriguez • 10월 30, 2024

Adrian De La Cruz fills his work truck with diesel gas at a filling station in west Fresno on May 7, 2024. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local

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California’s transition off carbon fuels could upset gasoline supply, prices

California may be facing a period of volatility on both gas supply and price as it attempts to wean itself from combustion-powered transportation, its largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions.

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댄 월터스

• 10월 30, 2024

환경

In nationwide first, California plans to rev up sales of electric motorcycles

Bikers — many of whom love their noisy combustion engines — say zero-emission motorcycles aren’t ready for long-distance rides. Motorcycles emit an “outsized portion” of smog-causing pollutants.

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알레한드라 레이예스-벨라르데

• 10월 28, 2024

A gas pump at a Chevron station displays a screen showing $185.71 spent and 29.482 gallons pumped. The pump offers three fuel options: Regular (87), Plus (89), and Supreme (91). A gas nozzle is visible in the foreground, resting in its holder. In the background, a road with a truck passing by and trees can be seen. A nearby pump station includes an advertisement for a mobile app and fuel rewards.

기후 변화

California’s plan to overhaul a key climate program — raising the cost of gas — ignites debate

The state air board will vote on changes to its landmark clean fuel program that would cut more greenhouse gases but could raise the cost of gas and diesel.

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알레한드로 라조

• 10월 25, 2024

Two white and red oil pumps next to each other on a small dirt hill overlooking several farming fields in the distance.

기후 변화

First California project to bury climate-warming gases wins key approval

Capturing and storing carbon underground is a big part of California’s efforts to tackle climate change but community members and environmentalists say it prolongs the life of fossil fuels.

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알레한드로 라조

• 10월 21, 2024

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Carbon capture projects pay billions to polluters but aren’t worth much to Californians

California should protect families and save billions in public funds instead of allowing oil and gas corporations to squander the money on carbon capture projects.

By Dolores Huerta and Nayamin Martinez • 10월 7, 2024

환경

캘리포니아의 새로운 법률로 유휴 유정 정화가 가속화됩니다.

Three new oil well laws come after the Newsom administration delayed enforcement of an existing law protecting communities near wells.

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알레한드로 라조

• 9월 25, 2024

A row of students lift up their legs in front of them as they stretch before cross-country practice near a building at a high school.

교육

캘리포니아의 새로운 법률이 학생 운동선수들을 더위로부터 보호하는 방법

A change in California law has set new rules for when young athletes can play and practice in high temperatures, affecting schools and teams across the state.

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데보라 브레넌

• 9월 24, 2024

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California’s young voters must participate if we want a livable climate future

Even if young voters are disillusioned with the American democratic process, they need to participate in our elections and support climate change protections and advocates, writes a Eureka teen.

By Bella Tarlton • 9월 11, 2024

프레임 전면에 더 많은 상자가 보이는 가운데, 두 사람이 세 개의 생수 상자가 서로 위에 쌓여 있는 카트를 밀고 걸어가고 있습니다.

논평

캘리포니아가 행동하지 않는다면 기후 비용은 상승할 뿐입니다. 유권자들은 100억 달러 채권을 지지해야 합니다.

11월에 캘리포니아 유권자들은 기후 변화 악화로부터 보호하기 위해 $100억 달러의 채권을 승인해야 하는지 여부를 결정할 것입니다. 약 100만 명의 캘리포니아 주민이 깨끗한 물 없이 살고 있는 가운데, Salinas 주민은 제안 4가 오랫동안 간과되었던 지역 사회에 구제책을 가져다 줄 것이라고 말합니다.

By Horacio Amezquita • 9월 10, 2024