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Silos storing cement tower above the Martin Marietta Redding Cement Plant in Redding on June 7, 2022. Photo by Martin do Nascimento, CalMatters

Climate-friendly cement? California takes on a high-carbon industry

by Nadia Lopez June 27, 2022June 29, 2022

An outsized source of greenhouse gases, California cement companies are trying creative climate solutions to meet mandates. But they are seeking state help.

The Huntington Beach Energy Project natural gas-fired power station is photographed in Huntington Beach on June 24, 2021. Photo by Mike Blake, REUTERS

Inside California’s climate change paradox

by Emily Hoeven June 24, 2022June 24, 2022

The Huntington Beach Energy Project natural gas-fired power station is photographed in Huntington Beach on June 24, 2021. Photo by Mike Blake, REUTERS

Legislators, Newsom negotiating behind closed doors over energy deal

by Julie Cart and Rachel Becker June 23, 2022June 24, 2022

Amanda Millstein, a pediatrician from Richmond, participates in a rally at the California Environmental Protection Agency offices in Sacramento on Thursday, June 23, 2022. Photo by Rahul Lal for CalMatters

Electricity use would surge under California’s new climate plan

by Nadia Lopez June 23, 2022June 25, 2022

dos rios ranch preserve

State must act now to head off future floods

by Guest Commentary June 21, 2022June 18, 2022

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State should step in to protect Joshua trees

by Guest Commentary June 14, 2022June 14, 2022

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Joshua tree protection could slow state’s progress on climate goals

by Guest Commentary June 14, 2022June 14, 2022

As wildfires intensify, thousands of overworked California firefighters carry a heavy load of trauma, pain and grief. Here, firefighter Jose Corona sprays water as flames from the Camp Fire consume a home in Magalia on Nov. 9, 2018. Photo by Noah Berger, AP Photo

Inside Cal Fire’s mental health epidemic

by Emily Hoeven June 13, 2022June 13, 2022

Environmental activists call on the California Air Resources Board to push for a transition towards 100% electric vehicle use by consumers, at the California Environmental Protection Agency building in Sacramento on June 9, 2022. Photo by Rahul Lal, CalMatters

Electric car mandate: California air board questions cost, practicality

by Nadia Lopez June 9, 2022June 10, 2022

No party Candidate for Governor Michael Shellenberger is interviewed by CalMatters reporters on June 1, 2022. Photo by Martin do Nascimento, CalMatters

What would Michael Shellenberger do as California governor?

by Alexei Koseff June 6, 2022June 3, 2022