Commentary
Reclaimed homelands of Northern California tribes fulfill a prophecy of renewal
Sacred peaks overlooking the Pacific, salmon streams and lush alpine meadows are returning to the Native people; it's about time.
environment
Commentary
Native American sacred land on CSU Long Beach campus should be permanently protected
CSU Long Beach is trying to take over sacred land of Native Americans, and Gov. Newsom should help permanently protect the prehistoric site.
Commentary
You can put a price tag on environmental and economic returns from protecting rangeland
From parks to rangeland, California’s open spaces provide a variety of benefits that it’s next to impossible to put a price tag on – until now.
Commentary
AB 3030 protects biodiversity, increases opportunities for access to nature
AB 3030 would set a state policy that helps protect California’s lands, waters and oceans, while also ensuring that everyone benefits from these efforts.
Commentary
AB 3030 fails to recognize marine protections that exist in California
Unless AB 3030 is changed to protect existing fishing access and to recognize sustainable management of West Coast fisheries, sport and commercial fishers must oppose it.
Environment
Exclusive: California’s clean-air programs take a hit in new funding squeeze
Projects that tackle vehicles, pollution in low-income communities, prescribed burns and even cows have lost 14% of their original budgets because of cap and trade shortfall.
Commentary
Return of the California condor to Sequoia National Park signals another Endangered Species Act success
The survival of the California condor is a testament to the Endangered Species Act, which has prevented the extinction of 99% of species under its protection.
Commentary
Retrofitting homes, small businesses for clean energy appliances will stimulate economy and fight climate change
A stimulus plan to retrofit homes and replace gas appliances for low-income Californians and small businesses will help fight climate change and create jobs.
WhatMatters
Will CA amend its constitution post-protests?
Two proposed amendments to the California Constitution will appear on the November ballot if approved by lawmakers this week.
Environment
New state park? Climate catalyst fund? On hold in Newsom’s coronavirus-afflicted budget
State officials said that California isn’t backing away from prioritizing environmental protections, but that the harsh realities of the economic meltdown require difficult compromises.