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Jerry Brown: 'California will sue Trump over climate'

Jerry Brown: ‘California will sue Trump over climate’

Governor says state will use the courts to block the erosion of US climate actions, ‘just like the Republicans tried to block Obama’s efforts’

California bid for 100% clean energy stalls

California bid for 100% clean energy stalls

Resistance from utilities and unions blamed after legislature fails to bring clean energy bill to a vote

California to pass law setting 100% renewable electricity goal

California to pass law setting 100% renewable electricity goal

The world’s sixth largest economy is aiming for an entirely clean power grid by 2045, with legislation that pits technology start-ups against utilities

Dirtier than tar sands: California's crude oil secret

Dirtier than tar sands: California’s crude oil secret

Lawyers are gearing up for a courtroom battle over some of the most carbon intensive supplies in the world

If Trump quits, California could apply to join UN climate talks

If Trump quits, California could apply to join UN climate talks

Head of state senate says legal brains are exploring ways in which golden state could be represented if Trump pulls nation from Paris Agreement

California wildfire growth 'explosive' says official

California wildfire growth ‘explosive’ says official

Wildfires used to hit California only in the latter part of the year, but changing climate and persistent drought mean they are now a constant threat

California passes ambitious climate targets

New law requires the US economic powerhouse to cut its emissions by 40% below 1990 levels by 2030

Largest gas leak in US history leaves 100-year climate legacy

Largest gas leak in US history leaves 100-year climate legacy

NEWS: Study says vast methane plume boosted California’s methane emissions 20%, and raises questions over US gas drilling regulations

Drought is killing millions of trees in California

Drought is killing millions of trees in California

NEWS: California’s drought has already imperilled many of its trees, and within 80 years climate change could destroy the evergreen forests of the entire US southwest

California state pension funds to divest from coal

California state pension funds to divest from coal

NEWS: CalPERS and CalSTRS will sell up to US$240 million in mine holdings after lawmakers’ decision, in win for campaigners

Climate change is worsening California drought - study

Climate change is worsening California drought – study

NEWS: State could be in “more or less permanent” drought by 2060s, researchers warn as four-year dry spell takes its toll

California braces itself for worsening wildfire seasons

California braces itself for worsening wildfire seasons

NEWS: Years of drought and higher temperatures mean the chance of devastating wildfires in the southwest US is higher than ever

California targets 40% emissions cut in boost to US climate ambition

California targets 40% emissions cut in boost to US climate ambition

NEWS: Drought-hit state is aiming to match EU carbon reduction, in move that could help US overachieve its federal commitments

California water restrictions signal 'new era' of drought risk

California water restrictions signal ‘new era’ of drought risk

NEWS: Governor orders 25% cut in potable water use as state enters fourth year of catastrophic drought

Global warming raises California's drought vulnerability

Global warming raises California’s drought vulnerability

NEWS: US researchers say climate change, not random chance, is likely to be causing California’s long drought, one of the worst on record

California's cannabis industry exacerbating water shortages - officials

California’s cannabis industry exacerbating water shortages – officials

FEATURE: Illegal pot plantations are being blamed for further depleting precious water resources in drought-stricken California

California governor announces 50% renewables target

California governor announces 50% renewables target

NEWS: Jerry Brown proposes new goals on climate and energy as he is sworn in for fourth term as governor

Warming world already causing dramatic changes, say scientists

Warming world already causing dramatic changes, say scientists

NEWS: Fish, forests, birds and wildflowers affected by a wide range of impacts – human and natural – from global warming say researchers

Greenland ice melt likely to accelerate say scientists

Greenland ice melt likely to accelerate say scientists

NEWS: Vast ice sheet more vulnerable to climate change than previously thought, say scientists

How climate change affected the world's weather in 2013

How climate change affected the world’s weather in 2013

NEWS: Scientific review shows heatwaves in China, Japan, Korea and Australia were made more likely by global warming

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