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Tag: heat wave

energy
Posted inMy Turn

Development of clean energy should be linked to needs and benefits of low-income communities

Avatar by Guest Commentary February 4, 2021February 4, 2021

The move to renewables isn’t just about fighting climate change, it’s about stopping energy pollution in low-income communities.

Recapping the stories that epitomized California in 2020. Image via iStock
Posted inPolitics

With 2020 hindsight: Recapping the stories that defined California life

CalMatters staff by CalMatters staff December 31, 2020December 31, 2020
grid
Posted inMy Turn

California’s electric grid needs an overhaul

Avatar by Guest Commentary December 23, 2020December 22, 2020
The Glass Fire burns near Diamond Mountain as a Cal Fire truck passes by about 3.5 miles from downtown Calistoga on Oct. 1, 2020. Photo by Jane Tyska, Bay Area News Group
Posted inWhatMatters

More fire danger ahead

Emily Hoeven by Emily Hoeven October 2, 2020October 2, 2020
Will Christianson and Jason Vincent clear away fallen brush from around the base of the Mother of the Forest redwood as hot spots from the CZU Complex fire continue burning in Big Basin Redwoods State Park on Aug., 28, 2020. Photo by Karl Mondon, Bay Area News Group
Posted inEnvironment

California’s ancient ‘asbestos’ forests no longer seem immune

Avatar by Julie Cart September 28, 2020September 28, 2020
A high fire danger sign is seen along Skyline Boulevard in the hills of Oakland on Sept. 24, 2019. Photo by Jane Tyska, Bay Area News Group
Posted inWhatMatters

Dangerous fire conditions ahead

Emily Hoeven by Emily Hoeven September 25, 2020September 25, 2020
Visitors enjoy the beach in Half Moon Bay on Aug. 15, 2020. Californians are bracing for another heatwave over the holiday weekend. Photo by Anda Chu, Bay Area News Group
Posted inWhatMatters

Get ready: Another big heat wave is coming

Emily Hoeven by Emily Hoeven September 4, 2020September 4, 2020
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