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Search Results for: california

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May 7, 2021
Energy

California is the biggest producer in the world planning to go beyond oil

Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered a plan to phase out oil and gas production in California by 2045, but the industry won’t go down without a fight
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Oct 31, 2018
Finance

Gas companies face Californian wipe-out, say S&P, Moody’s

Ratings agencies say the state’s bid to go 100% renewable poses a ‘significant threat’ to gas generators’ credit stability
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Sep 13, 2018
News

Let down by Trump on climate, China goes around him in California

At the Four Seasons hotel in San Francisco, the superpower and the US state cut diplomatic deals that fly in the face of White House policy
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Sep 8, 2018
Energy

As he prepares to host climate bash, will California’s Brown bring gifts?

With a sweeping climate bill waiting for signature and an oil industry of his own, activists pressure governor Jerry Brown to live up to the vision of his own summit
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Oct 24, 2017
News

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’
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Sep 18, 2017
Energy

California bid for 100% clean energy stalls

Resistance from utilities and unions blamed after legislature fails to bring clean energy bill to a vote
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Aug 31, 2017
Energy

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
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Dec 21, 2016
Energy

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
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Nov 17, 2016
News

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
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Nov 14, 2016
News

California governor pledges US climate change leadership

Sunshine state has target of 40% carbon cuts on 1990 levels by 2030 and Donald Trump win will not change that, says governor
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Sep 13, 2016
News

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
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Aug 25, 2016
News

California passes ambitious climate targets

New law requires the US economic powerhouse to cut its emissions by 40% below 1990 levels by 2030
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Jan 6, 2016
Nature

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
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Jan 6, 2016
Energy

California massive methane leak by numbers

BLOG: A bust SoCal well in Aliso Canyon is spewing natural gas into the air, in the biggest point source of pollution in the state
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Sep 14, 2015
News

California feels the heat of record wildfires

NEWS: A state of emergency has been declared in two regions as long-running drought and heatwave combine to spark blazes
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Sep 3, 2015
Finance

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
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Aug 20, 2015
News

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
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May 7, 2015
News

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
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Apr 30, 2015
News

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
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Apr 13, 2015
Carbon markets

Ontario unveils plan to link carbon market with Quebec and California

NEWS: Province chief says lack of federal climate plans prompted decision to take action, which could cover more than 75% of Canadians
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Apr 2, 2015
News

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
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Mar 4, 2015
News

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
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Feb 4, 2015
News

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
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Jan 6, 2015
News

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
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