Climate & Environment

Oil prices skyrocketed to a little more than $98 per barrel by March 15, the highest level since oil climbed in 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine.

The president criticized state and local governments for their handling of the Pacific Palisades and Eaton Canyon wildfires.

California leads the coalition seeking to access $1.8 billion in funding to build EV charging stations.

Researchers found that some bird species increased in population after a wildfire, and the positive effect often lasted many years.

Utility Southern California Edison is accused of starting the fire, while officials said Genasys Inc. sent out an erroneous emergency alert during the blaze.

‘People will be able to live and thrive in most places on Earth for the foreseeable future,’ Bill Gates said in a hotly debated op-ed.

The state filed lawsuits against Novolex, Inteplast, and Mettler for selling thicker bags as recyclable without proof in violation of state law.

Local fire officials released a review detailing actions taken during and after the fire.

Prosecutors alleged that Jonathan Rinderknecht, an Uber driver, maliciously started the fire near a popular hiking trail in Los Angeles.

During the grace period, CHP officers will pull drivers over and inform them of the policy changes, but fines starting at $490 will begin on Dec. 1.

County leaders hear details of an independent review about the catastrophic fires. Among the recommendations: better training and improved communication.

The integrated system conserves water, controls weeds, and fertilizes soil without using synthetic fertilizers and chemicals.

The state will instead focus on investing in infrastructure, the governor said.

The cleanup could take two years, while future operation remains uncertain.

Forty percent of the state is grappling with drought.

The Department of Justice and truck manufacturers recently sued the California Air Resources Board over emissions regulations.

In a last-minute deal balancing green goals with lower prices at the pump, California leaders rebrand the emissions program as ‘cap and invest.’

Extension of the Clean Air Vehicle Progam required federal approval, which never came.

Oil prices skyrocketed to a little more than $98 per barrel by March 15, the highest level since oil climbed in 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine.

The president criticized state and local governments for their handling of the Pacific Palisades and Eaton Canyon wildfires.

California leads the coalition seeking to access $1.8 billion in funding to build EV charging stations.

Researchers found that some bird species increased in population after a wildfire, and the positive effect often lasted many years.

Utility Southern California Edison is accused of starting the fire, while officials said Genasys Inc. sent out an erroneous emergency alert during the blaze.

‘People will be able to live and thrive in most places on Earth for the foreseeable future,’ Bill Gates said in a hotly debated op-ed.

The state filed lawsuits against Novolex, Inteplast, and Mettler for selling thicker bags as recyclable without proof in violation of state law.

Local fire officials released a review detailing actions taken during and after the fire.

Prosecutors alleged that Jonathan Rinderknecht, an Uber driver, maliciously started the fire near a popular hiking trail in Los Angeles.

During the grace period, CHP officers will pull drivers over and inform them of the policy changes, but fines starting at $490 will begin on Dec. 1.

County leaders hear details of an independent review about the catastrophic fires. Among the recommendations: better training and improved communication.

The integrated system conserves water, controls weeds, and fertilizes soil without using synthetic fertilizers and chemicals.

The state will instead focus on investing in infrastructure, the governor said.

The cleanup could take two years, while future operation remains uncertain.

Forty percent of the state is grappling with drought.

The Department of Justice and truck manufacturers recently sued the California Air Resources Board over emissions regulations.

In a last-minute deal balancing green goals with lower prices at the pump, California leaders rebrand the emissions program as ‘cap and invest.’

Extension of the Clean Air Vehicle Progam required federal approval, which never came.