How California Helps the U.S. Economy

California accounted for 17 percent of job growth in the United States from 2012 to 2016, and a quarter of the growth in gross domestic product. Read New York Times story here  Read More

Climate battle’s vanguard

Brown’s trip to China reinforces a crucial regional partnership. Read LA Times story here  Read More

State cuts may not impact county tree removal

The May revision to Gov. Jerry Brown’s 2017-2018 budget reflects a $50.7 million cut to local tree mortality funding but officials with the Calaveras County Butte Fire tree mortality program aren’t too concerned of the impact. Read Story Here  Read More

Frustrations boil over at marathon cannabis study session

Tension between two elected officials and Calaveras County staff was revealed late Tuesday when it was reported a proposed cannabis cultivation ban could be delayed until October. Read Story Here  Read More

Homeownership is Dead! Long Live the Permanent Real Estate Cooperative!

Imagine that a group of people works hard to fill their neighborhood with urban farms, bike lanes, parks, murals, community services, and education programs. Next, imagine that those same people are forced to move away. Ouch, that bites. By Sustainable Economies Law Center Executive Director, Janelle Orsi  Read More

Pros and cons on ‘negative emissions’ prospects

Think of it as a ‘carbon conundrum’: scientists pro and con on the promised potential – and the possible pitfalls – of soaking up CO2 and permanently sequestering it to help stave off the most dire global warming impacts. Yale Climate Connections, May 11  Read More

Mom hopes parents will step up for kids on climate

When Robin Ganahl realized climate change could have a devastating effect on her children’s future, she took action with Mothers Out Front. Yale Climate Connections, May 11  Read More

New waste-to-energy plants could reduce methane emissions

Opponents argue that waste-to-energy plants increase local air pollution. A Columbia University expert says the pros outweigh the cons. Yale Climate Connections, May 11  Read More

Beyond the drought: Building water conservation consciousness

Water consciousness may spike during a period of drought, but the reasons for saving water extend far beyond times of shortages, writes Elizabeth Dougherty, executive director of Wholly H2O Water Deeply, May 11  Read More

Why California Can’t Go Back to ‘Normal’ After Drought

A longtime water leader in California, cautions that there will be no “back to normal” for the state. Instead, we’ll be wrestling with challenging weather extremes for a long time to come. Water Deeply, May 10  Read More