California Locales Sue Fossil Fuel Companies for Rising Seas
The locales say that actions by oil, natural gas and coal companies intensified climate change
Stories by Anne C. Mulkern
Trump Ignites Climate Pledges with Paris Withdrawal
The president's move is galvanizing climate action and energizing states, localities and companies
Popular Sport Fish May Be Headed for Broad Extinction in California
Climate change is reducing the amount of cold water available to salmon, steelhead, and trout species, which is critical to their survival
Rising Sea Levels Will Hit California Harder Than Other Places
Melting ice sheets will cause higher sea-level rise in the state due to how the Earth rotates and gravitational pull on the waters
California Forges Ahead with Clean Cars Rules
The move sets up a clash with the EPA
Can California Go 100 Percent Green?
Experts say it can be done—with a lot depending on technological advancements and acceptable price tags
Broken California Dam Is a Sign of Emergencies to Come
Climate change is leading to more extreme rainfalls that can overwhelm infrastructure
Climate Action May Be Boosted by California's Democratic Supermajority
Legislators could solidify the state's market-based cap-and-trade program for carbon emissions
California Utility Wants to Install Huge Number of Electric Car Chargers
But it wants rate payers to foot the $160 million bill
California May Put Climate Plan to a Public Vote
Gov. Jerry Brown is determined to cement the state's climate goals by law or by vote
Gas Stations Slap Cap-and-Trade "Cost" Labels on Pumps
Regulators bristle, saying the estimated 10 cents a gallon is not a tax
Hillary Clinton's Plan to Combat Climate Change
If elected President, Clinton would tackle global warming via energy supplies
Can Tesla Build Enough Electric Cars?
Demand for the new model pushes the electric vehicle company to accelerate manufacturing plans
Can Republicans Act on Climate Change?
San Diego mayor shows how there can be bipartisan consensus to move away from fossil fuels
Dangerous Methane Leak Requires Emergency Measures
California’s governor orders new rules to deal with an ongoing massive leak
Low Gas Prices Smooth Path for Carbon Add-On in California
Historic cap-and-trade program expands to cover gasoline and diesel but slumping prices hide the impact
Climate Moms (and Dads) Fight Global Warming
How one environmentalist made combating climate change part of every parents' job description
Used Batteries Might Help California Store Renewable Energy
A new report argues that batteries from old electric cars could help the Golden State store electricity from sunshine and wind
Global Warming Is Risky Business for U.S.
Business leaders estimate costs of climate change in billions of dollars annually
Wildfires Come Hard and Fast to Southern California
At least nine fires are raging around San Diego and, with much of the state in drought, there will be more to come
