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Energy & Environment

09 Sep

Report: Drought conditions to accelerate energy use, emissions

published on September 9, 2021 - 1:35 PM

A new report finds that carbon emissions associated with water usage in California are likely to spike in coming years

18 Aug

Devastating wildfires advancing through Northern California

published on August 18, 2021 - 1:57 PM

GRIZZLY FLATS, Calif. (AP) — Wind-driven wildfires raged Wednesday through drought-stricken forests in the mountains of Northern California after incinerating

10 Aug

Reversal of Trump-era action spells higher power, water costs

published on August 10, 2021 - 1:45 PM

What seemed a victory for water users and power customers in California has been overturned. President Joe Biden rescinded an

09 Aug

Solar demand drives desire for home batteries, smart technology

published on August 9, 2021 - 2:34 PM

We are in the middle of one of the hottest summers on record, and that is being reflected in monthly

26 Jul

Mega retailer goes big on building Fresno-area gas stations

published on July 26, 2021 - 3:38 PM

As Californians buy more electric cars, Walmart appears to be pumped up on building large new gasoline stations around Fresno.

19 Jul

Lightning likely cause of 2020 Sierra National Forest fire

published on July 19, 2021 - 1:54 PM

(AP) — A lightning strike likely ignited a 2020 wildfire in California’s Sierra National Forest, but the U.S. Forest Service

09 Jul

State denies Valley fracking permits, citing health and climate concerns

published on July 9, 2021 - 1:08 PM

Bakersfield-based Aera Energy was denied fracking permits for 21 wells in the Kern County area this week, representing the first

25 Jun

US seeks to bolster firefighter ranks as wildfires increase

published on June 25, 2021 - 2:37 PM

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — U.S. wildfire managers are considering shifting to more full-time firefighting crews to deal with what has

21 Jun

Company wins tax credit to convert local poultry poop to energy

published on June 21, 2021 - 2:45 PM

A company with operations in the Central Valley has been selected to receive a tax credit from a state business

07 Jun

Supervisor recalls how Trump, first responders and businesses blunted worst of the Creek Fire

published on June 7, 2021 - 1:47 PM

Direct intervention by then President Donald Trump was instrumental in bringing federal aid to the mountain community in the wake