California After farmworker’s death in Fresno-area heat, UFW and Sen. Padilla say it’s time for stronger protections at work By Nicole Foy | CalMatters | August 22, 2023 U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla and the United Farm Workers union say a recent death in a tomatillo field was due to heat, but a coroner’s report doesn’t back that up.
California Potentially historic summer storm event to unfold in SoCal this weekend By Daniel Swain | Weather West | August 18, 2023 Weakening Hurricane Hilary will bring major and even historic impacts in some parts of Southern California.
climate change Hardly anyone owns a hydrogen car. California may pay up to $300 million for fuel stations anyway By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | August 18, 2023 There are 12,000 hydrogen cars on the road and just two models for sale. Lawmakers are debating how much state money should support them.
climate change Will California’s push on electric vehicles reduce inequality — or deepen it? By Lynn La | CalMatters | August 18, 2023 An expert panel weighed in on the chicken-egg dilemma of cost, charging availability.
climate change In controversial vote, state extends phase-out of SoCal natural gas plants through 2026 By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | August 15, 2023 Three plants in Long Beach, Huntington Beach, and Oxnard will be kept in reserve despite a state mandate to switch to clean energy by 2045.
Bay Area Why California wildfires are getting worse By Lynn La | CalMatters | August 15, 2023 A new interactive dashboard features current and historical information about wildfires in California.
Uncategorized California water agency under investigation for discriminating against tribes, people of color By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | August 14, 2023 A coalition alleges California has failed to protect water quality in the Bay-Delta. The EPA is investigating.
Bay Area Schools ditching asphalt playgrounds to protect kids from rising heat By Helena Alexandra Getahun-Hawkins | Bay City News Foundation | August 1, 2023 Green spaces provide shade on hot days and can also can improve mental and physical health, one expert says.
Bay Area UCB researchers call for greater climate refugee protections By Olivia Wynkoop | Bay City News | August 1, 2023 According to the UN, more than 70 percent of the world's refugees will come from countries most vulnerable to climate change disasters.
Bay Area Don’t call it ‘toilet to tap’ — California plans to turn sewage into drinking water By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | August 1, 2023 The state’s new draft rules are more than a decade in the making.