Nadia Lopez

Environment

Can Californians afford electric cars? Wait lists for rebates are long and some programs have shut down 

State funding is insufficient so lower-income residents have trouble getting their subsidies. The problems jeopardize California’s climate and air pollution goals as electric car prices keep rising.

By Nadia Lopez • August 2, 2022

CalMatters en Español

Las reglas climáticas de California no se verán socavadas por el fallo de la Corte Suprema, dicen los expertos

En resumen La decisión de la Corte Suprema de limitar las reglas federales de protección ambiental tendrá poco o ningún efecto en las políticas de reducción de carbono de California, según los expertos. Los líderes estatales dicen que están duplicando su compromiso climático. Read this article in English. La Decisión de hoy del Tribunal Supremo […]

By Nadia Lopez • June 30, 2022

Environment

California climate rules won’t be undercut by Supreme Court’s ruling, experts say

The Supreme Court’s decision to limit federal environmental protection rules will have little-to-no effect on California’s carbon-reduction policies, according to experts — and state leaders say they are doubling down on their climate commitment.

By Nadia Lopez • June 30, 2022

Environment

California may rescue its last nuclear power plant — and give PG&E millions to do it

In a bid to avoid power shortages, state lawmakers approved funding that could save California’s Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant.

By Nadia Lopez • June 29, 2022

CalMatters en Español

¿Cemento amigable con el clima? California adquiere una industria alta en carbono

En resumen Una fuente descomunal de gases de efecto invernadero, las compañías cementeras de California están probando soluciones climáticas creativas para cumplir con los mandatos. Pero están buscando ayuda estatal. Read this article in English. El polvo se arremolina en el aire en una fábrica de cemento en las afueras de Redding mientras los neumáticos […]

By Nadia Lopez • June 27, 2022

Environment

Climate-friendly cement? California takes on a high-carbon industry

An outsized source of greenhouse gases, California cement companies are trying creative climate solutions to meet mandates. But they are seeking state help.

By Nadia Lopez • June 27, 2022

Environment

Electricity use would surge under California’s new climate plan

Hundreds of people lined up today to voice concerns about California’s sweeping new climate strategy at a public hearing. Without massive investments in clean energy, air board officials warned that more fossil fuels will be needed to power electric cars and ensure a reliable power grid.

By Nadia Lopez • June 23, 2022

Environment

Electric car mandate: California air board questions cost, practicality

Over a nine-hour meeting, car owners, environmentalists and industry representatives showed up in droves to voice concerns about ramping up electric car sales and banning new gas-powered cars in 2035. Board members asked for more strategies to help low-income residents.

By Nadia Lopez • June 9, 2022

Environment

Climate controversy: California’s plan for handling crisis is flawed, advisors say

California’s climate change plan fails to provide substantial evidence that capturing carbon will meet ambitious greenhouse gas goals, critics say. The plan “does California a disservice,” one state advisor said.

By Nadia Lopez • June 3, 2022

CalMatters en Español

Carros eléctricos: el mandato de automóviles de California afectaría duramente a los mecánicos

En resumen ¿Quién pierde y quién gana cuando California haga sus autos más limpios? Cerca de 32,000 mecánicos perderían sus empleos para el 2040 bajo la eliminación gradual propuesta de los nuevos automóviles a gasolina. Las compañías eléctricas serían las grandes ganadoras. Read this article in English.    El fuerte olor del aceite de motor y la […]

By Nadia Lopez • May 24, 2022