Nadia Lopez

Elections

Prop. 30 explained: The numbers you need to know

Here are the tax rates, campaign finance figures, revenue estimates and other key numbers to understand Prop. 30, the most confounding of the California ballot measures.

By Ben Christopher, Julie Cart and Nadia Lopez • October 27, 2022

CalMatters en Español

¿Cómo pueden los trabajadores de California hacer la transición a trabajos de energía renovable?

Read this article in English. A California le gusta verse a sí misma como líder en política climática. Pero la transición de los combustibles fósiles a las energías renovables también significará una importante reorganización de los trabajadores. ¿Qué sucede con los trabajadores de la industria del petróleo y el gas cuyos trabajos pueden desaparecer? ¿California […]

By Grace Gedye and Nadia Lopez • October 5, 2022

Environment

How can California workers transition to green energy jobs?

Lea este artículo en español. California likes to see itself as a leader in climate policy. But transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy also will mean a major reshuffling for workers.  What happens to workers in the oil and gas industry whose jobs may disappear? Will California have people with the right skills to […]

By Grace Gedye and Nadia Lopez • October 5, 2022

Environment

Big change for big rigs: California unveils mandate to phase out diesel trucks

In another worldwide first, California's proposal would require new trucks to be zero-emissions in 2040. Large companies would gradually convert fleets. Truckers worry about the costs and practicality of electric trucks.

By Nadia Lopez • September 15, 2022

Environment

Facing criticism, state amps up its climate change blueprint

New initiatives have been added to California’s draft scoping plan, including climate-friendly homes, offshore wind and cleaner airplane fuels.

By Nadia Lopez • September 9, 2022

Environment

Diablo Canyon: Nuke plant a step closer to staying open longer

Lawmakers overwhelmingly supported extending the nuclear power plant’s life for five more years, and the governor swiftly signed it into law. Supporters say it’s critical to keep the electricity on.

By Nadia Lopez • September 1, 2022

Environment

California approves big climate change steps — but one ambitious one fails

Five of the six climate and energy bills that Gov. Newsom pushed at the last minute were approved by the Legislature and signed into law.

By Nadia Lopez • September 1, 2022

Environment

California phases out new gas cars — so what’s next for electric cars?

California will revolutionize the car market by ending sales of new gas cars within 12 years, forcing car buyers to switch to electric cars.

By Nadia Lopez • August 25, 2022

CalMatters en Español

Día eléctrico en California: el estado eliminará gradualmente las ventas de autos a gasolina

En resumen California revolucionará el mercado de automóviles: en el estado se dejarán de vender automóviles que usen gasolina. La nueva ley busca lograr que dentro de 12 años todos los dueños de autos tengan un carro eléctrico. Read this article in English. En su mayor movimiento hasta el momento para reducir la dependencia de […]

By Nadia Lopez • August 25, 2022

CalMatters en Español

¿Son asequibles los autos eléctricos para los californianos? Las listas de espera para los reembolsos son largas y algunos programas se han cerrado

En resumen La financiación estatal es insuficiente, por lo que los residentes de bajos ingresos tienen problemas para obtener sus subsidios. Los problemas ponen en peligro los objetivos climáticos y de contaminación del aire de California a medida que los precios de los automóviles eléctricos siguen aumentando. Read this article in English. Cuando Quentin Nelms, […]

By Nadia Lopez • August 2, 2022