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car emissions

Push state to act fast and retake the lead on auto emissions

by Guest Commentary July 15, 2021July 13, 2021

The climate crisis provides ample reason for the California Air Resources Board to strengthen measures to slash greenhouse gas pollution.

Environmental groups, labor advocates and drivers are calling for California regulators to ensure that the companies, not the drivers, cover the costs of Lyft and Uber operators switching to electric cars. Photo by Gene J. Puskar, AP Photo

California approves electric car mandate for Uber and Lyft

by Rachel Becker May 19, 2021May 20, 2021

clean energy

Eliminate California’s reliance on diesel backup generators

by Guest Commentary April 5, 2021April 4, 2021

New study: California’s trailblazing diesel rules save lives

by Rachel Becker March 25, 2021March 26, 2021

greenhouse gas

Cap and trade, offsets at a crossroads in California’s climate policy

by Guest Commentary March 1, 2021March 1, 2021

California Capitol. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

State auditor’s office has been on a roll

by Dan Walters February 28, 2021February 24, 2021

Piles of debris from a grape crop in Shafter on Feb. 16, 2021. The debris could be burned or chipped but will likely be burned due to stakes and metal wires throughout the piles. Photo by Shae Hammond for Cal Matters

Air board tells San Joaquin Valley growers to phase out burns by 2025

by Rachel Becker February 25, 2021February 25, 2021

Electric cars at Niello BMW dealership in Sacramento on September 12, 2019. Photo by Anne Wernikoff, CalMatters

Audit slams state air board for ‘overstating’ greenhouse gas cuts

by Rachel Becker February 23, 2021February 23, 2021

Laura Garcia stands outside her family home in the rural Fresno County community of Raisin City on Feb. 12, 2021. Garcia, a mother of 5 with one on the way, is concerned about how the air quality due to nearby burns is affecting her kids. The orchard in the background replaced a vineyard which was burned away. Photo by Craig Kohlruss, The Fresno Bee

Up in smoke: Burns in San Joaquin Valley vineyards, orchards may finally end

by Rachel Becker February 22, 2021February 22, 2021

The Valero Wilmington Refinery in Long Beach on Jan. 28, 2021. Photo by Shae Hammond for CalMatters

California to review carbon trading program as part of climate roadmap

by Rachel Becker February 16, 2021February 16, 2021