A sizzling month marked by record heat waves, major wildfires, melting sea ice and a burgeoning El Niño will go down in the books as the hottest July on record — at least until next year, federal officials said. The planet and its oceans roasted last month as global average temperatures soared 2.02 degrees above average, […]
A landmark court decision that Montana is violating its youngest residents’ rights to a clean and healthful climate could have legal repercussions well beyond the Treasure State. Judge Kathy Seeley of the 1st Judicial District Court in Montana found Monday that youth in the state have a “fundamental constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment, which […]
As usual, California was ahead of the game. It’s been two decades since lawmakers passed the first law to begin requiring electric utilities to replace fossil fuels with renewable energy. Nearly as long since Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger called for 1 million solar roofs. A decade since the state first mandated large numbers of electric cars on the […]
President Joe Biden’s administration has agreed to investigate how California manages its water after some Native American tribes and environmental groups complained the state’s policies are “rooted in white supremacy.” The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced last week it would investigate the California State Water Resources Control Board.
In the final week of what became the hottest month in history, it was reported that California is not on track to reach our 2030 climate goals to reduce emissions to 48% below 1990 levels. As we experience more extreme heat, droughts, water scarcity, and intense wildfires, California’s role as a climate leader for the […]
One of the West’s top water kingpins is back, and in an unlikely new spot. Jeffrey Kightlinger, retired general manager for the powerful Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, has been hired as a consultant by the Imperial Irrigation District, which in the past has been his bitter rival on Colorado River policy. The contract […]
July Was the Planet’s Hottest Month on Record — So Far
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Los Angeles Timesby Hayley SmithA sizzling month marked by record heat waves, major wildfires, melting sea ice and a burgeoning El Niño will go down in the books as the hottest July on record — at least until next year, federal officials said. The planet and its oceans roasted last month as global average temperatures soared 2.02 degrees above average, […]
Montana Youth Victory Could Spur Momentum on Other Climate Cases
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /E&E Newsby Lesley ClarkA landmark court decision that Montana is violating its youngest residents’ rights to a clean and healthful climate could have legal repercussions well beyond the Treasure State. Judge Kathy Seeley of the 1st Judicial District Court in Montana found Monday that youth in the state have a “fundamental constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment, which […]
Opinion: How Bad the Climate Crisis Gets is Still Up to Us. We Just Have to Act
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Los Angeles Timesby Sammy RothAs usual, California was ahead of the game. It’s been two decades since lawmakers passed the first law to begin requiring electric utilities to replace fossil fuels with renewable energy. Nearly as long since Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger called for 1 million solar roofs. A decade since the state first mandated large numbers of electric cars on the […]
The EPA is Investigating How California Manages its Water Following Complaints from Tribes
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /AP Newsby Adam BeamPresident Joe Biden’s administration has agreed to investigate how California manages its water after some Native American tribes and environmental groups complained the state’s policies are “rooted in white supremacy.” The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced last week it would investigate the California State Water Resources Control Board.
Opinion: Recess is Over, Californians Demand Climate Action from State Legislators
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Andrea Mora /Capitol Weeklyby Irene Kao and Mike YoungIn the final week of what became the hottest month in history, it was reported that California is not on track to reach our 2030 climate goals to reduce emissions to 48% below 1990 levels. As we experience more extreme heat, droughts, water scarcity, and intense wildfires, California’s role as a climate leader for the […]
To Help Navigate Looming Water Cuts, Imperial Irrigation Hires its Longtime Rival from LA
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Desert Sunby Janet WilsonOne of the West’s top water kingpins is back, and in an unlikely new spot. Jeffrey Kightlinger, retired general manager for the powerful Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, has been hired as a consultant by the Imperial Irrigation District, which in the past has been his bitter rival on Colorado River policy. The contract […]