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California money, Trump’s emissions and water wars

California income taxes, gas taxes, campaign spending, climate change, automobile emissions, Mary Nichols, Xavier Becerra, Grump's EPA, Fresno, Paul Ryan, renewable energy

By Dan Morain • September 25, 2018

Newsletters

Scenes from the climate summit, struggling seniors and a quiz

California pledges to reduce transportation emissions, one in five elderly Californians lives in poverty and political pundits predict a blue wave in California.

By Dan Morain • September 14, 2018

Environment

The road to California’s coveted electric highway is congested; will a new pact help clear the way?

The state wants 5 million clean vehicles on the road by 2030. There's a long way to go.

By Julie Cart • September 13, 2018

Newsletters

What’s next on climate, and more

California sets carbon-free goal, youth football tackle ban back in play, UC campuses among the best colleges and transportation remains an obstacle for low-income Californians.

By Dan Morain • September 11, 2018

Environment

The Green Economy: Is California’s bid to lead the world on climate solutions paying off at home?

California’s landmark climate law came with promises of economic benefit. But experts say it’s virtually impossible to tell if those promises are coming true.

By Julie Cart • August 22, 2018

Commentary

Pro-con: Are bio-digesters key to climate change fight?

The dairy industry is responsible for 75 percent of agriculture’s methane emissions, but it has focused on unproven bio-digester technology. California should look at less costly alternatives.

By Guest Commentary • August 22, 2018

Environment

As California burns, climate goals may go up in smoke—even after the flames are out

Climate-warming compounds are released by charred forests long after wildfires have been put out. That may do more to warm the planet more than the immediate harm from smoky air.

By Julie Cart • August 7, 2018

Environment

How Trump’s new rules for cars would hit California—if they survive in court

The administration wants to roll back strict Obama-era standards for auto emissions and gas mileage. It also challenges California’s right to set its own rules.

By Julie Cart • August 2, 2018

Newsletters

Why greenhouse gas emissions fell

The Air Resources Board announced greenhouse gas emissions fell in 2016, even as fuel consumption increased. The main reasons: Greater use of solar, wind and hydropower.

By Dan Morain • July 12, 2018

Climate Change

Checking the math on cap and trade, some experts say it’s not adding up

Planet-warming emissions could soar 30 percent too high in a little more than a decade, state analysts say.

By Julie Cart • May 22, 2018