Julie Cart

Billions of state and federal dollars are spent on Lake Tahoe. But is all this attention actually protecting this unique alpine treasure? Pollutants pour in, while development continues.

Areas scarred by the Eaton Fire are at “high to very high risk” of debris flows this week. How do they happen? What is being done to prepare for storms?

In some areas, hazards have surged. Buildings in the highest severity zones will be subject to the strictest fire-resiliency rules.

Trump's order has no immediate effect on wind leases already authorized. But it sends a current of uncertainty through the fledgling renewable energy industry, which relies on government support.

As climate change warms the planet, California's worsening wildfires have become unpredictable and extreme.

La promesa de Trump de bloquear la industria eólica marina podría amenazar los objetivos de energía renovable de California.

Trump's promise to "end" the offshore wind industry could threaten California's clean energy goals, potentially cutting off federal funds.

A lot is at stake with the Trump administration: California's water projects, its uniqu clean air rules, offshore wind and wildfire disaster aid.

California oil companies will have until July, 2030 to monitor wells near homes and schools for leaks into air and water.

Ratepayers would get a small credit on electric bills if the legislation passes. Solar firms say the energy measures might not speed up projects.