As Gov. Gavin Newsom prepares to share California’s climate progress (which he now plans to do virtually) with world leaders at the UN Climate Change Conference, he has been making high-profile announcements about California’s commitment to a greener, more sustainable economy – from phasing out fossil fuels and banning gas-powered cars to defending coastal communities from […]
Kern County, California, home to some of the most utility-scale solar development of any county in the nation, is set to feature another large array. Leeward Renewable Energy, Central Coast Community Energy, and Silicon Valley Clean Energy announced that construction has begun on the Rabbitbrush Solar project. The project is being developed by Leeward Renewable […]
Another series of storms is set to sweep through the Pacific Northwest and Northern California into next week and not only bring much-needed rain and mountain snow but also flooding concerns. A dip in the jet stream across the Bering Sea through the northern Pacific Ocean will push waves of energy toward the Canadian Rocky Mountains and Northwest this […]
The Newsom administration has informed regional water districts that it will move forward with a plan to increase flows from San Joaquin River tributaries in an action that may create more water uncertainty for farmers. A notice from the California Natural Resources Agency and state Environmental Protection Agency represents a departure from the state’s earlier […]
In an effort to blunt the devastating toll California’s extended drought has taken on the state’s chinook salmon population, state and federal fish hatcheries in Northern California are spawning millions of additional salmon smolts in order to increase their odds of survival. The state’s prolonged drought has left many of its dams and rivers unable […]
The Atascadero Mutual Water Company is suing three prominent companies after chemicals linked to cancer and other health conditions were found in wells that supply drinking water to the city. The water utility’s product liability lawsuit, filed Oct. 15 in San Luis Obispo Superior Court, aims to recover damages from 3M Co., DuPont and Chemours […]
Opinion: California Needs More Clean Power – in Vast Quantities
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /CalMattersby Danielle Osborn MillsAs Gov. Gavin Newsom prepares to share California’s climate progress (which he now plans to do virtually) with world leaders at the UN Climate Change Conference, he has been making high-profile announcements about California’s commitment to a greener, more sustainable economy – from phasing out fossil fuels and banning gas-powered cars to defending coastal communities from […]
Construction Begins on 100 MW/50 MWh Solar + Storage Project in California
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /pv magazineby Tim SylviaKern County, California, home to some of the most utility-scale solar development of any county in the nation, is set to feature another large array. Leeward Renewable Energy, Central Coast Community Energy, and Silicon Valley Clean Energy announced that construction has begun on the Rabbitbrush Solar project. The project is being developed by Leeward Renewable […]
Series of Wintry Storms Take Aim at Northwest
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /AccuWeatherby Jessica StormAnother series of storms is set to sweep through the Pacific Northwest and Northern California into next week and not only bring much-needed rain and mountain snow but also flooding concerns. A dip in the jet stream across the Bering Sea through the northern Pacific Ocean will push waves of energy toward the Canadian Rocky Mountains and Northwest this […]
Flows to Increase; Water Districts Cry Foul
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /AgAlertby Christine SouzaThe Newsom administration has informed regional water districts that it will move forward with a plan to increase flows from San Joaquin River tributaries in an action that may create more water uncertainty for farmers. A notice from the California Natural Resources Agency and state Environmental Protection Agency represents a departure from the state’s earlier […]
California Increases Salmon Spawning to Make Up for Drought
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /NBC Bay Areaby Joe Rosato Jr.In an effort to blunt the devastating toll California’s extended drought has taken on the state’s chinook salmon population, state and federal fish hatcheries in Northern California are spawning millions of additional salmon smolts in order to increase their odds of survival. The state’s prolonged drought has left many of its dams and rivers unable […]
SLO County Water Supplier Sues 3 Companies Over Cancer-Linked Chemicals Found in Wells
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Chelsea Campos /The Tribuneby Sara KassabianThe Atascadero Mutual Water Company is suing three prominent companies after chemicals linked to cancer and other health conditions were found in wells that supply drinking water to the city. The water utility’s product liability lawsuit, filed Oct. 15 in San Luis Obispo Superior Court, aims to recover damages from 3M Co., DuPont and Chemours […]