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California Drought Felt From Forests To Farms
Signs of drought are everywhere.
California marks 2013 as historically dry year
Sacramento ended 2013 14 inches below average rainfall.
Eight States Vow To Get 3.3 Million Zero-Emission Vehicles On The Road By 2025
The governors of eight states including California and New York pledged Thursday to work together to create charging stations and other fueling infrastructure needed to get 3.3 million zero-emission vehicles on those states’ roadways by 2025 to curb greenhouse gas pollution.
Stockton Recycling Center Blaze Spawned More Than 18 Spot Fires
Crews say they are making progress, but concern remains about strong winds creating even more spot fires.
Food Becoming Fuel For Sacramento City Trucks, Street Sweepers
Two to three tons of food waste going through the process can be transformed into the equivalent of 50 diesel gallons.
Al Gore Keynotes 17th Annual Tahoe Summit
Lake Tahoe and the environmental perils it faces will be back in the spotlight Monday as hundreds of leading scientists, elected officials and environmentalists convene for an annual forum touting successes and identifying new challenges that threaten its famed clear waters.
Calif. Bill Would Ban Lead Ammunition
Environmentalists are pushing legislation to ban lead ammunition in California to prevent toxins from poisoning scavengers that eat animal remains left by hunters.
Dog-Friendliest Workplaces In Sacramento
Studies show that having pets in the workplace can be a win-win for both employees and for the company for which they work.
California Sporting Groups Leery Of Department Name Change
After six decades as the Department of Fish and Game, the agency in charge of California’s wild animals has a new name — one that has many hunting and fishing organizations leery.
5 Songs For Earth Day
Here are 5 songs for Earth Day, to keep you rocking and keep you thinking about the environment.
Court Hears Case On Treated Wastewater For Arizona Ski Resort
A federal appeals court is considering arguments that challenge the planned use of treated wastewater to make snow at an Arizona ski resort.
