Environmental News
2025 Philippines - A Case Study of Climate Change Colliding with and Causing Civil Unrest
Civil unrest resulting from flooding caused by climate change and political corruption
Environmental News
Environmental news with a special focus on the California Delta and the proposed tunnel project. Special reporting by Dan Bacher
Environmental News
Over 40 groups call out Newsom for backsliding on climate promises, banner dropped in New York City
The letter notes that since President Trump’s election, Governor Newsom has appeared to back away from “aggressively taking on Big Oil and the need for a rapid transition off fossil fuels,”
Environmental News
California Water Board Postpones Bay-Delta Water Quality Hearings After Newsom's Legislative Defeat
Sacramento River in the North Delta. Photo by Dan Bacher.
Environmental News
Advocates say signing of California trailer bills is 'devastating blow' to climate and public health
Newsom described the bill package as “sweeping bipartisan reforms to California's world-leading climate policy that promise to save Californians billions of dollars on energy costs.”
Environmental News
Broad Coalition Defeats Governor's Trailer Bills to Fast-Track Delta Tunnel
If built, the Delta Tunnel would hasten the extinction of Sacramento River spring and winter-run Chinook salmon,
Environmental News
Delta Tunnel Update: Advocates confront Governor's Office over push for tunnel CEQA exemptions
No Delta smelt have been found in the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Fall Midwater Trawl Survey for seven years.
Politics & Government
Climate Advocates Urge Governor, Legislative Leaders to Stop Selling Out to Big Oil
Newsom and legislative leaders are trying to ramrod environmentally destructive bills through the Legislature
Environmental News
Groups Say 'Hell No' to Newsom and DWR's Plan to Fast-Track Delta Tunnel
Meet the “new” plan, same as the old plan.
Environmental News
State of Calif. issues heat warning; Severe heat warning issued Thursday & Friday for Elk Grove
Elk Grove is unlikely to open a cooling center as it does not meet its minimum heat requirements.
Environmental News
Yes - Western States Petroleum Association didn't sponsors awards receptions, dinners for journalists this year
WSPA and the oil companies wield their power in 8 major ways
Environmental News
Chevron, Western States Petroleum Association continue record lobbying spending spree in California
New proposed legislation could open the door to as many as 4,700 new drilling permits in its first year
Environmental News
Delta Caucus Calls on Legislature to Once Again Reject Newsom's Plan to Fast-Track Delta Tunnel
“It’s deja vu all over again” as Governor Gavin Newsom continues his seemingly endless battle to get the Delta Tunnel built.