Environment
Barbie’s in Bonn with Assemblywoman Garcia
Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia totes her "tampon Barbie" props around the U.N. climate conference.
Climate Change
Climate Change
California’s a winner at the U.N. conference
California climate policies earn an international award at the U.N conference in Bonn.
Environment
Hecklers challenge Brown in Bonn
A handful of hecklers interrupted Gov. Jerry Brown's speech in Bonn on Saturday.
Climate Change
Gov. Jerry Brown goes to Europe, and CALmatters goes along
CALmatters goes along as Gov. Jerry Brown takes his climate 'crusade' to Europe.
Climate Change
Gov. Jerry Brown traverses Europe on a climate ‘crusade’
Gov. Jerry Brown is overseas to hold meetings on all things climate change and lead an international group at a conference in Germany.
Climate Change
Lawmakers missed a ‘green’ opportunity; could consumers pay the price?
Delay of a plan for more renewable energy in California could carry a price tag for consumers.
Environment
California tries to goose electric car sales with rebates—but is it enough?
Here are some implications for the future of the state’s effort to get 1.5 million drivers out of emission-spewing vehicles and into electric alternatives.
Climate Change
California climate deal could net big bucks for polluters
The state Air Resources Board approved a paragraph, tucked in a 17-page resolution, that will likely mean benefits worth hundreds of millions of dollars for oil and agriculture.
Health
‘Trying to breathe’—as CA toasts environmental win, pollution still plagues
The underbelly of cap and trade: Letting industries buy carbon credits or offsets, rather than modernize old equipment, means pollution in many poor communities could get worse.
Environment
The Electric Highway: Why California is sputtering along
The state’s electric-car adventure got off to a shaky start. Here's the problem.