California California ranks high worldwide for rapidly depleted groundwater By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | January 24, 2024 The research revealed that rapidly declining groundwater basins are virtually non-existent in places without farming.
Bay Area Sierra Club doubles down on its opposition to Delta tunnel project By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News Foundation | January 22, 2024 A new lawsuit alleges the state's Department of Water Resources violated the California Environmental Quality Act.
Climate Commentary | Piedmont’s housing plan on course to increase greenhouse gas emissions By Garrett Keating | January 19, 2024 Garrett Keating says the City Council should plan growth with climate impact in mind.
climate change Will avalanches in California worsen with climate change? By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | January 11, 2024 Lower-elevation areas may see fewer avalanches, but uncertainties remain about higher elevations.
climate change Newsom unveils plan to cut California climate funding By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | January 11, 2024 Facing big deficits, the governor plans to trim and spread out climate-related spending.
California California is poised to protect workers from extreme heat — indoors By Samantha Young | KFF Health News | January 9, 2024 In some workplaces temperatures can soar to potentially dangerous levels.
Bay Area Report: California’s new water conservation rules too stringent and costly By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | January 4, 2024 Legislative analysts recommend weaker outdoor conservation requirements and longer deadlines for urban water agencies.
California Sierra snowpack shows sharp reversal from same time last year, stands at 25% of normal By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | January 3, 2024 This weekend's coming storm obscures the bigger picture -- our snow season is shortening.
climate change Climate change and flooding hit home in California By Rachel Becker and Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | January 1, 2024 The state takes more action on climate change in rules and legislation as drought is replaced by flooding.
California In photos: California’s year of record rain, super blooms, historic strikes By Miguel Gutierrez Jr., Larry Valenzuela and Adriana Heldiz | CalMatters | December 29, 2023 There's a lot to unpack when looking back.