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‘Morale killer’: California scientists battle over pay disparities

By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | February 11, 2022
State scientists, who make on average 27% less than state engineers, are trying to negotiate a better deal.
California

Has California’s landmark law cleaned communities’ dirty air?

By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | January 31, 2022
After more than 4 years and $1 billion, it’s still impossible to say whether California's environmental justice law is working.
California

No, California’s drought isn’t over. Here’s why.

By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | January 4, 2022
Although snowpack is 150% of average today, climatologists predict dry conditions for the rest of the season.
Bay Area

Landmark California smog rules target lawn equipment, big rig trucks

By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | December 9, 2021
New garden equipment must be manufactured under zero-emission standards, but residents and workers can continue to use and repair their gas-powered equipment.
Bay Area

Four San Joaquin Valley groundwater plans deemed inadequate

By Rachel Becker | November 18, 2021
State officials tells powerful agricultural districts their plans don't address how over-pumping could harm local communities’ drinking water supplies.
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What does it mean for Gov. Newsom to skip climate conference?

By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | October 29, 2021
With the governor's abrupt change of plans, Lt. Gov. Kounalakis will lead the California delegation.
climate change

Newsom backs tougher rules on California oil wells

By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | October 21, 2021
The governor supports regulating where new oil wells can go, plus additional pollution controls on existing wells.
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Devastating fires could damage Lake Tahoe’s iconic blue waters

By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | August 31, 2021
Researchers have already seen drops in Lake Tahoe’s clarity during the fires. The extent of damage will depend on how much soot is in its blue waters.
Bay Area

‘Forever chemicals’: California unveils health goals for contaminated drinking water

By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | July 21, 2021
In the state's first big step toward regulating ubiquitous “forever chemicals” proposed thresholds are much lower than federal guidelines for drinking water.
Bay Area

Newsom urges all Californians to cut water use by 15%

By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | July 8, 2021
Extreme drought now grips 85% of California, and meeting the reduction target could save enough water to supply 1.7 million average households for one year.
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