Climate Change

California's local governments are reacting too slowly to predictions of rising sea levels that threaten the state's economy and housing, according to a report released by the Legislative Analyst's Office.

California's decision to buy only from carmakers that have agreed to follow its clean car rules may well cost GM's Chevrolet tens of millions of dollars.

There is no statewide standard for emergency evacuation, no set of uniform, comprehensive plans that can be called upon in emergencies, not just for fire but for floods and earthquakes.

“You get exposed to a lot of stuff over the years, and the body takes a beatdown."

Only hard options remain for dealing with California’s wildfire crisis. From controlled burns to burying power lines to breaking up PG&E, what are the odds?

Trade groups representing manufacturers and oil companies raise alarm at the latest federal attack on California's climate policies.

California's latest clean air fight with Trump's EPA is about more than backlogged paperwork - but likely won't hurt federal transportation funding anytime soon.

A California think tank warns the state has reached the tough part of its climate goals — which includes cleaning up cars.

As the Trump administration pulls back on environmental enforcement, former Gov. Jerry Brown and China’s top climate change official have formally launched a California-China Climate Institute. Brown calls it a way "to keep doors open" with a global power and a response to environmental "malfeasance" in Washington.  

Gov. Gavin Newsom vows that California "will keep fighting" for cleaner cars, despite the Trump administration's efforts to derail the state's pact to cut greenhouses gases from tailpipes.