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California needs bold new strategies to save what’s left of its freshwater species

Despite many laudable programs and well-intentioned efforts, California lacks a full-fledged statewide strategy for conserving native freshwater species in the face of climate change. California needs a new approach.

By Ted Sommer • 5월 28, 2024

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California wants to be carbon-neutral by 2045. What does that mean for its big economic drivers?

California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants the state to be carbon-neutral by 2045. However, it's uncertain how that will happen and equally uncertain what impacts it will have on major economic sectors such as Southern California's vital logistics industry.

에 의해 댄 월터스 • 5월 28, 2024

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California climate programs would lose billions in Newsom’s budget

As funds for climate change programs are cut, Democrats and environmentalists are pushing for a bond measure on the November ballot to restore some funding.

에 의해 알레한드로 라조 • 5월 23, 2024

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Lack of EV chargers in remote areas could derail California’s aim to electrify cars. In Imperial County, residents have access to few public chargers and buy electric cars at only a fifth of the statewide rate.

에 의해 알레한드로 라조 • 5월 21, 2024

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Scorching schoolyards: California groups want more trees, less asphalt at schools

Too few trees at California’s schools mean there’s little protecting students from a warming planet. Here’s how advocates say the state can pay for more shade.

에 의해 알레한드라 레이예스-벨라르데 • 5월 21, 2024

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California schools can’t keep pace with utility bills. Solar energy offers a needed lifeline

New regulations made new solar installations financially unviable for school districts where utility bills remain a top budget expense. A legislative fix, Senate Bill 1374, could help restore the incentives.

By Sam Davis and Hugh Awtrey • 5월 7, 2024

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Sustainable farms need to come together, not cast blame over California methane program

Many California farmers have embraced sustainability and strive to curb their climate impact. Instead of casting blame over controversial programs, a Merced farmer says industry peers should be working together.

By Simon Vander Woude • 5월 3, 2024

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The children affected by Aliso Canyon’s historic gas leak are voting age. They want California to ban fracking

Many of the Southern California children that were affected by the Aliso Canyon gas leak are now registering to vote for the first time and are looking for election candidates to back an outright ban on fracking.

By Emma Kavcioglu • 4월 22, 2024

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California has to rid itself of a ‘no’ mentality to change its relationship with cars

California's failure to build important infrastructure is at the heart of our overreliance on cars. It was once estimated that 50% of the land in American cities is devoted to vehicular infrastructure, and nearly one-quarter is dedicated to parking lots. The solution is right under our noses. 

By Sophia Bella • 4월 19, 2024

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McDonald’s ice cream machines are so unreliable they’re a meme. They might also be a climate solution

Californians generate 1.5 tons of e-waste every minute. So-called "right to repair" policies can extend the lifespan of consumer products, ultimately helping lower emissions. In an election year, candidates should be giving the issue more attention.

By Reid Heavner • 4월 18, 2024