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Tag: environment

The Nissan Leaf, a zero emission vehicle, is shown. | Photo credit: Tennen-Gas
Posted inCommentary, Dan Walters

The high cost of a zero-emission California

Avatar by Dan Walters September 24, 2018
Anti-oil demonstrators in front of Gov. Jerry Brown's Capitol office. | Photo by Robbie Short/CALmatters
Posted inEnvironment

A blind spot in Gov. Jerry Brown’s green worldview? Critics say yes—it’s oil

Avatar by Julie Cart September 5, 2018June 23, 2020
Photo of worker thinning trees in a forest to help prevent large wildfires. Legislators are looking at a plan to improve policy on California forest management. } Photo by stockstudioX via iStock
Posted inCalifornia Legislature, Environment, Politics

Thinning California’s fire-prone forests: 5 things to know as lawmakers approve a plan

Avatar by Julie Cart August 29, 2018June 23, 2020
Downtown Los Angeles covered in smog is shown. Photo by MattGush via Getty Images
Posted inEnvironment

The Green Economy: Is California’s bid to lead the world on climate solutions paying off at home?

Avatar by Julie Cart August 22, 2018June 23, 2020
Flames from the Mendocino Complex fire send carbon into the air.
Posted inEnvironment

As California burns, climate goals may go up in smoke—even after the flames are out

Avatar by Julie Cart August 7, 2018June 23, 2020
Posted inCommentary, Environment, My Turn

My turn: Unfinished business on water

Avatar by Guest Commentary August 6, 2018
A haze of smog blankets Los Angeles. Photo by Ben Amstutz via Flickr
Posted inEnvironment

How Trump’s new rules for cars would hit California—if they survive in court

Avatar by Julie Cart August 2, 2018June 23, 2020
Posted inNewsletters, WhatMatters

Who must pay for wildfires

Dan Morain by Dan Morain July 26, 2018July 8, 2019
Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks after a formal endorsement from the California Democratic Party. Environmental policy could play an important role in the gubernatorial race between Newsom and John Cox.
Posted inElection 2018

Candidates take heed: Environmental policy matters

Dan Morain by Dan Morain July 25, 2018June 23, 2020
A canal in San Joaquin Valley is shown. Voters will decide on a $8.9 billion water bond.
Posted inElection 2018

What an $8.9 billion water bond would buy

Dan Morain by Dan Morain July 16, 2018June 23, 2020

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