Environment

John F Kennedy, speaking in 1962, said: “If we could produce fresh water from salt water at a low cost, that would indeed be a great service to humanity, and would dwarf any other scientific accomplishment.” And today, we are there. The Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project, which will be before the California Coastal Commission […]

As more than two dozen fires still rage, Newsom stands amid charred parkland, vowing to ratchet up the state’s ‘inadequate’ plan to cut carbon emissions.

AB 3030 could have been another shining example for California to lead in science-based marine protection and environmental justice.

State agencies should not approve the desal proposal, and instead allow the Monterey region to focus on a recycled water solution.

In the face of climate change, biodiversity loss and conflict over water, California urgently needs to rethink how it manages water for the environment.

A measure requiring manufacturers to reduce single-use plastics in landfills fails to win over Republicans and moderate Democrats.

Lawmakers approved policies and funding that address environmental injustices, protect natural resources and build climate change resilience.

The companies pledged to meet state greenhouse gas requirements, not Trump administration rollbacks. In exchange, they get more time to meet them.

Sacred peaks overlooking the Pacific, salmon streams and lush alpine meadows are returning to the Native people; it's about time.

CSU Long Beach is trying to take over sacred land of Native Americans, and Gov. Newsom should help permanently protect the prehistoric site.