Energy

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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.

에 의해 알레한드로 라조 • 10월 21, 2024

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Californians must step up pressure to ensure a full cleanup of toxic Santa Susana lab

A plan by California regulators overseeing the long-delayed cleanup of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory fails to fully address soil contamination. Advocates hope residents take notice and ramp up public pressure while there's still time.

By Shawn Rostker • 10월 21, 2024

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What’s behind all the political theater over California’s high gasoline prices?

Despite such high prices, gasoline is still a relatively small segment of what it costs to live in California. Nevertheless, gas prices command an inordinately high level of public attention as a symbol of anxiety about living costs in general, and therefore are ripe for political exploitation.

에 의해 댄 월터스 • 10월 15, 2024

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의회, 석유 시추 모니터링 3년 이상 연기, 자금 지원 재개

California oil companies will have until July, 2030 to monitor wells near homes and schools for leaks into air and water. The decision came after last-minute negotiations.

에 의해 줄리 카트 • 8월 31, 2024

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Last-minute plan to help Californians with electric bills fails

The author pulled the Assembly utility bill from consideration a day before the Legislature’s deadline.

에 의해 알레한드로 라조 • 8월 30, 2024

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스턴트인가 첫걸음인가? 캘리포니아의 전기 요금 절감과 청정 에너지 간소화를 위한 마지막 순간의 노력

Consumers would get a small credit on electric bills if the legislation passes. Solar companies say the energy measures might not be effective in streamlining projects.

에 의해 알레한드로 라조, 줄리 카트 그리고 알레한드라 레이예스-벨라르데 • 8월 30, 2024

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As inflation keeps hitting pocketbooks, California politicians scramble to respond

Inflation keeps biting Californians, and politicians at the federal and state level are scrambling to align themselves with the angst that voters feel.

에 의해 댄 월터스 • 2024년 8월 22일

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캘리포니아, 100% 청정 에너지 달성을 위한 이정표 달성 - 하지만 아직 갈 길이 멀다

Fossil fuels are still a large source of electricity, but California has made progress with renewables while keeping the lights on.

에 의해 알레한드로 라조 • 2024년 8월 19일

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California’s multibillion-dollar bet on hydrogen energy comes with major downsides

The billions of dollars being spent on hydrogen technologies in California must be used in a way that reduces emissions and doesn't harm vulnerable communities. Unfortunately, that's not happening.

By Ben Jealous • 8월 2, 2024

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California lawmakers negotiating sweeping package to speed up solar, wind energy

Legislators and Gov. Newsom are working behind the scenes to draft energy legislation before the end-of-the-month deadline.

에 의해 알레한드로 라조 그리고 줄리 카트 • 8월 1, 2024