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Author Archives: Kate Galbraith

kgalbraith@sfchronicle.com
Posted inEnvironment

On crowded roads, technology offers hope

by Kate Galbraith December 12, 2015June 23, 2020

Lawmakers are debating how to find money to fix the state’s deteriorating roads and bridges. But it will be almost impossible to end Californians’ top driving headache — congestion. Making roads wider is a traditional solution. But this holds little appeal in California, where land is expensive and and urban corridors are densely packed. Also, […]

Posted inCalifornia Divide

Paying by the mile to fix potholes

by Kate Galbraith December 12, 2015May 24, 2023
Posted inCalifornia Divide

Long neglected road maintenance is now urgent and expensive

by Kate Galbraith December 12, 2015May 24, 2023
Posted inClimate Change, Environment

California, a climate model for the world, has work to do at home

by Kate Galbraith November 19, 2015June 23, 2020
Posted inClimate Change, Environment

What’s left of California’s Climate Change policy? A lot.

by Kate Galbraith September 17, 2015June 23, 2020
Posted inClimate Change, Environment

California pushes forward on renewable power

by Kate Galbraith August 17, 2015June 23, 2020
Posted inClimate Change, Environment

Can California cut gasoline use in half in 15 years? Probably not

by Kate Galbraith August 4, 2015June 23, 2020
Posted inClimate Change, Environment

Question: How hard will it be to meet 2030 and 2050 greenhouse-gas reduction goals?

by Kate Galbraith July 18, 2015June 23, 2020
Posted inEnvironment

Question: Will California meet its 2020 greenhouse-gas reduction goal?

by Kate Galbraith July 18, 2015June 23, 2020
Posted inClimate Change, Environment

A controversial agency in the climate change battle

by Kate Galbraith July 18, 2015June 23, 2020

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