Environment
climate change
Dozens of lightning strike fires are burning across California. A warming climate could bring more, according to new study
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Fires in the Sierra foothills have already torched nearly 14,000 acres, and devastated the historic Gold Rush town of Chinese Camp.Environment
Key player in California’s water wars embraces controversial pact
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State officials say that they expect this approach will engender more cooperation and avoid lawsuits that could delay action.Environment
A new invader threatens California water supplies. Can the state stop its spread?
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Officials are shoring up water systems infiltrated by the golden mussel.Environment
‘Not improving’: Lake Tahoe had one of its murkiest years on record
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Clarity last year was about 40 feet worse than in the late 1960s. Runoff from roads and air pollution are leading causes.Environment
Lawmakers attack governor’s plan to streamline Delta tunnel
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Lawmakers say Newsom is trying to upend existing water rights and land acquisition laws, while the governor says “we’re done with barriers.”Environment
San Francisco Bay fish are contaminated with levels of ‘forever chemicals’ that could harm anglers
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Environmental groups say California needs to set guidelines for what levels of the chemicals are unsafe to determine how much people may eat.gavin newsom
Californians to face steep fines for violating water orders under new legislation
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Violators could face fines of up to $10,000 per day — a 20-fold increase.California
Park Fire jeopardizing one of California’s most iconic species: ‘This species could blink out’
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The fire is moving into areas where salmon are waiting to spawn.California
