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.

By Julie Cart • November 12, 2017

Environment

Hecklers challenge Brown in Bonn

A handful of hecklers interrupted Gov. Jerry Brown's speech in Bonn on Saturday.

By Julie Cart • November 11, 2017

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.

By Julie Cart • November 6, 2017

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.

By Julie Cart • November 6, 2017

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.

By Julie Cart • September 26, 2017

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.

By Julie Cart • September 12, 2017

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.

By Julie Cart and Laurel Rosenhall • August 16, 2017

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.

By Julie Cart • July 27, 2017

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.

By Julie Cart • October 6, 2016

Environment

Buildings must improve their energy use; here’s what that means for you

The efficiency mandate, intended to reduce the need for carbon-spewing power plants, is part of California’s mission to address climate change.

By Julie Cart • April 30, 2016