Environment
Landmark California smog rules target lawn equipment, big rig trucks
California’s air board enacted two first-of-their-kind smog rules for trucks and lawn equipment. They’ll cost billions but cut tons of emissions.
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Environment
Four San Joaquin Valley groundwater plans deemed inadequate
State officials warn some of the state’s most powerful and largest agricultural districts that their plans fail to address how over-pumping could harm local communities' drinking water supplies.
Environment
Cars and trucks: How international climate promises compare to California’s mandates
Nations addressing climate change took on gasoline and diesel vehicles in pledges that mirror California’s mandates and plans — and in some cases, go even further.
Environment
Winged warning: Migrating birds hit hard by California’s drought
As the drought dries up California’s wetlands, traveling birds such as ducks, geese and eagles are struggling to survive and breed. “This drought is bad. The odds are against us,” a state expert said.
Environment
As UN tackles twin climate threats, California struggles with them, too
UN nations have pledged to reduce climate-changing methane and forest destruction within 10 years. California has been trying to handle both problems, with limited success.
Environment
What does it mean for Gov. Newsom to skip climate conference?
Gov. Newsom abruptly announces he won't attend the U.N. climate change conference. Lt. Gov. Kounalakis will lead the California delegation.
Environment
What’s at stake for California as climate conference begins?
Gov. Newsom and state leaders are going to an international conference to make a statement on California climate change policy. The governor has big shoes to fill compared to former Gov. Jerry Brown.
College Beat
Inside the fossil fuel divestment movement at Cal State
After nine months of student advocacy, Cal State University officials announced they would pull $162 million in investments from the fossil fuel industry, joining a growing movement.
Environment
Newsom backs tougher rules on California oil wells
Gov. Newsom says he supports proposed rules on where new oil wells can go, plus additional pollution controls on existing wells.
Environment
Newsom declares drought emergency across California
Gov. Newsom expands the California drought emergency from 50 counties to statewide, but does not order mandatory water conservation. He did authorize water regulators to ban wasteful water use, such as spraying down public sidewalks.