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New housing under construction in a neighborhood in Elk Grove on July 8, 2022. Photo by Rahul Lal, CalMatters

Facing criticism, state amps up its climate change blueprint

by Nadia Lopez September 9, 2022September 9, 2022

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

Sunset behind electrical lines outside of Bay Point along Highway 4 on Sept. 15, 2020. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

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

by Nadia Lopez June 30, 2022June 30, 2022

An oil refinery operates in Martinez on January 23, 2021. Photo by Michael R. Lopez via iStock

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

by Nadia Lopez June 3, 2022June 5, 2022

Clean-car rules: California unveils proposed measure to ban new gasoline-fueled cars

by Rachel Becker April 12, 2022April 13, 2022

An electric car charging station in Sacramento. Is this the solution to Californai's gas prices? Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

As gas prices spike, California focuses on zero-emission cars

by Emily Hoeven March 10, 2022March 10, 2022

The Valero refinery off of Anaheim Street along the border of Long Beach and Wilmington. Photo by Pablo Unzueta

A hot spot for polluted air: By the numbers

by Erica Yee and Hannah Getahun February 1, 2022February 1, 2022

A southern aerial view over part of the Port of Stockton in Stockton on Oct. 13, 2021. Photo by Fred Greaves for CalMatters

Has California’s landmark law cleaned communities’ dirty air?

by Rachel Becker January 31, 2022January 28, 2022

Is key California pollution law working?

by Emily Hoeven January 31, 2022January 31, 2022

biofuels

Air board should expand use of biofuels

by Guest Commentary August 18, 2021August 17, 2021

Prioritize environmental justice resilience bill

by Guest Commentary April 6, 2021April 6, 2021