wildfires Toilet paper and flat tires — the strange ways that Californians ignite wildfires By Julie Cart | CalMatters | July 31, 2024 People — whether purposeful, reckless or simply careless — are responsible for about 95% of California’s wildfires.
Bay Area California has just approved a new blueprint for offshore wind. The massive projects will cost billions By Julie Cart | CalMatters | July 10, 2024 Harnessing clean energy is a venture of unprecedented scope in California, bringing big changes to Humboldt and the Central Coast, and requiring 26 ports along the coast.
climate change What’s happened since California cut home solar payments? Demand has plunged 80% By Julie Cart | CalMatters | January 26, 2024 Experts worry that the steep decline could stall the state’s battle against climate change.
California Blue power: Will ocean waves be California’s new source of clean energy? By Julie Cart | CalMatters | December 1, 2023 So far, only a few small demonstration projects off the West Coast have harnessed the power of waves and tides.
wildfires Drones, satellites and AI: How California fights its unpredictable wildfires with analytics By Julie Cart | CalMatters | July 14, 2023 With climate change warming average overnight temperatures and intensifying droughts, past models predicting fire behavior have become unreliable.
wildfires Firefighters’ mental health is at risk. A California bill could help By Julie Cart | CalMatters | May 26, 2023 After unanimously clearing the Senate, a bill expanding first responders’ access to workers’ comp for PTSD moves to the Assembly.
energy Will supply problems stall California’s EV mandate? By Julie Cart | CalMatters | March 1, 2023 Automakers face global challenges obtaining battery materials, including China’s stranglehold on the industry and mining in Africa.
energy California’s residential solar rules overhauled after highly charged debate By Julie Cart | CalMatters | December 15, 2022 Homeowners to get smaller payments from utilities, but new state incentives will be available.
climate change California commission overhauls rooftop solar proposal By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | November 10, 2022 CPUC’s scaled-back plan eliminates consumer fees, following criticism.
energy Wrangling over renewables: Counties push back on Newsom administration usurping local control By Julie Cart | CalMatters | August 4, 2022 The state can expedite approval of renewable energy projects but rural counties say they already do their part with solar and wind farms.