Ever since it became clear the COVID-19 pandemic would send the U.S. economy into a tailspin, there’s been lots of talk about using government stimulus funds to create clean energy jobs rather than propping up fossil fuel companies whose business model is fueling the climate crisis.
The House yesterday cleared a sweeping public lands package to be signed into law — a historic achievement that could have long-standing political repercussions in both parties and chambers. The House’s 310-107 passage of the “Great American Outdoors Act” came nearly a month after the Senate advanced its version, 73-25.
Washington has joined New York, California, and 17 other states plus the District of Columbia in filing a lawsuit to prevent the Trump Administration’s proposal to change the Clean Water Act.
Attorneys general in 20 states and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration on Tuesday, alleging that new federal rules undermine their ability to protect rivers, lakes and streams within their borders.
The Imperial Irrigation District has won the battle over water rights in Imperial County. The Fourth Appellate District Court of Appeals ruled a split decision Thursday. The lawsuit, filed by the local farmers and former IID Director Michael Abatti.
Joel Ackerknecht manages about 3,500 acres of land north and west of Bakersfield and south of Arvin for DM Camp and Sons, a more than 80-year-old Kern County farming operation that grows a variety of specialty crops, including wine grapes, nuts and sweet potatoes. A combination of expanding global demand for California produce, stretched water […]
California Still Doesn’t Have a Plan to Bring Back Clean Energy Jobs Lost to COVID-19
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Los Angeles Timesby Sammy RothEver since it became clear the COVID-19 pandemic would send the U.S. economy into a tailspin, there’s been lots of talk about using government stimulus funds to create clean energy jobs rather than propping up fossil fuel companies whose business model is fueling the climate crisis.
House Sends Lands Bill to Trump Against Political Backdrop
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /E&E Newsby Emma DumainThe House yesterday cleared a sweeping public lands package to be signed into law — a historic achievement that could have long-standing political repercussions in both parties and chambers. The House’s 310-107 passage of the “Great American Outdoors Act” came nearly a month after the Senate advanced its version, 73-25.
Washington Sues to Protect Clean Water Act from Rollback
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Patch (Seattle)by Charles WoodmanWashington has joined New York, California, and 17 other states plus the District of Columbia in filing a lawsuit to prevent the Trump Administration’s proposal to change the Clean Water Act.
21 State Attorneys General Sue Over New Trump Water Rule
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /AP Newsby Don ThompsonAttorneys general in 20 states and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration on Tuesday, alleging that new federal rules undermine their ability to protect rivers, lakes and streams within their borders.
Court Rules IID Holds Water Rights
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /KYMA Imperial Countyby Alexandra RangelThe Imperial Irrigation District has won the battle over water rights in Imperial County. The Fourth Appellate District Court of Appeals ruled a split decision Thursday. The lawsuit, filed by the local farmers and former IID Director Michael Abatti.
Farmers Doing More With Less Need Help From Above
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Bakersfield.comby Dianne HardistyJoel Ackerknecht manages about 3,500 acres of land north and west of Bakersfield and south of Arvin for DM Camp and Sons, a more than 80-year-old Kern County farming operation that grows a variety of specialty crops, including wine grapes, nuts and sweet potatoes. A combination of expanding global demand for California produce, stretched water […]