Mountains of unused coal causing financial headaches for US power sector: Report
American power producers over the past two years have accumulated massive amounts of coal that are now sitting idle at their facilities — creating financial and storage headaches for utilities and...
View ArticleAttacking Newsom’s climate agenda, environmental activists launch ad campaign...
Environmental activists have launched a six-figure campaign attacking California Gov. Gavin Newsom's (D) climate record, through an advertisement airing in four battleground states. Food & Water...
View ArticleBiden administration offers California's PG&E up to $15B loan to boost...
The Biden administration on Tuesday announced its conditional approval of a loan guarantee for Pacific Gas & Electric Co. (PG&E) of up to $15 billion, which would serve to decarbonize the...
View ArticleScientists find 'forever chemicals' lurking in certain smartwatch wristbands
Certain pricier styles of smartwatch wristband may not just be helping Americans stay fit — they may be exposing unsuspecting wearers to a hefty dose of "forever chemicals," a new study has found....
View ArticleBiden administration grants California waiver to ban gas car sales in 2035
The Biden administration on Wednesday approved California's trailblazing rules that would set stricter-than-federal emissions standards, in a bid to ban gas car sales by 2035. In doing so, the...
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Hope on the horizon for cross-border sewage crisis
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View Article5 wins for the climate in 2024
Although 2024 — the warmest year on record — has been a fairly dark year when it comes to climate change, there have been several notable bright spots that may give the planet a glimmer of hope on the...
View ArticleCanadian forests becoming more prone to severe wildfires: Study
The treacherous combination of rising temperatures and dried-up fuels has made Canadian forest much more prone to severe wildfires in recent decades, a new study has found. Driving these dangerous...
View ArticleCalifornia snowpack near average in season's first survey, though officials...
Snowpack in the mountains of California is near average for this time of year, after a recent series of storms provided a much-needed boost to the region, officials reported Thursday. The season's...
View ArticleNewsom launches investigation into ‘ultra-processed’ foods in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) ramped up efforts Friday to crack down on "ultra-processed” foods, signing an executive order aimed at investigating health risks linked to synthetic food dyes and...
View ArticleClimate change is hampering US apple quality and output: Study
Many of the nation's biggest apple-generating regions are confronting challenges in crop growth and development, due to the impacts of a changing climate, a new study has found. While apple orchards...
View ArticleSolar panels are powering through US West wildfire smoke: Study
The wildfire smoke that often wafts across the U.S. West may only be causing minimal disturbance to the output of photovoltaic solar panels, a new study has found. Smoke-linked losses of photovoltaic...
View ArticleAs many as 23M Americans exposed to toxic 'forever chemicals' via treated...
Nearly 7 percent of Americans may be exposed to hazardous levels of "forever chemicals" through treated municipal wastewater, a new study has found. These approximately 23 million people may be...
View ArticleNewsom proposes 'balanced' budget with no deficits
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Monday proposed a $322 billion budget that he said would be "balanced" and without deficits — marking a significant turnaround after two years of shortfalls. Newsom...
View ArticleCurbing irrigation of livestock feed crops may be vital to saving Great Salt...
Reducing the amount of water used to irrigate livestock feed crops may be critical to revitalizing the dried-out Great Salt Lake, a new study has found. About 62 percent of the river water heading...
View ArticleEconomic loss from California wildfires could reach $52B-57B: Report
Total damage from the devastating wildfires scorching Southern California could amount to between $52 billion and $57 billion in economic losses, according to a new analysis. The estimate, issued by...
View ArticleCalifornia wildfires: Water supply becomes flashpoint in Trump-Newsom fight
The blazes burning across the Los Angeles region are not only devastating property and lives, but also fueling political argument over how to fight the fires, with President-elect Trump blaming state...
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5 looming questions about California's devastating wildfires
An infernal barrage of blazes continues to ravage the Los Angeles metropolitan region, where the death toll has now risen to at least 10 individuals. While authorities have yet to identify precise...
View ArticleNational Weather Service issues most dire warning as winds pick up in...
Federal meteorologists have issued their most dire wildfire warning for Los Angeles and Ventura counties, as winds threaten to pick up in the early hours of Tuesday through Wednesday. Alerting...
View ArticleCalifornia Democrats approve $50M budget to help Newsom 'Trump-proof' the state
California Democrats have authorized $50 million in state funding as part of an overall drive to protect residents from what lawmakers believe to be “inhumane” threats posed by President-elect Trump’s...
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