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Energy & Environment

08 Mar

Petroleum industry looks to make comeback

published on March 8, 2021 - 2:34 PM

The Covid-19 pandemic led to major declines in demand for crude oil. On April 20, 2020, West Texas Intermediate crude

01 Mar

Grant to help build Native American cultural center on San Joaquin River

published on March 1, 2021 - 5:12 PM

The US Green Building Council Central California (USGBC-CC) has received a grant from the San Joaquin River Conservancy (Conservancy) to

23 Feb

Westlands GM: Initial water allocation ‘devastating’

published on February 23, 2021 - 11:40 AM

A low water year has resulted in a grim allocation for south-of-Delta contractors depending on supplies from the Central Valley

08 Feb

Fresno Councilmember Maxwell kicks off tree plantings

published on February 8, 2021 - 11:21 AM

Fresno District 4 Councilmember Tyler kicked off his “100 Days 100 Trees” initiative at Cary Park on Saturday to help

22 Jan

Local tribe receives grant to fight climate change

published on January 22, 2021 - 1:55 PM

A Central Valley Native American Tribe is getting a boost from the state to support its efforts in tackling climate

31 Dec

Public can tour newly bought San Joaquin River property next week

published on December 31, 2020 - 1:53 PM

The San Joaquin River Parkway and Conservation Trust is giving the public three days next week to preview its newest

30 Dec

State’s first snow survey reveals need to prepare for dry conditions

published on December 30, 2020 - 12:49 PM

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Wednesday conducted the first Phillips Station snow survey of the season. The manual

22 Dec

Friant canal project receives $206M from Congress

published on December 22, 2020 - 1:25 PM

The Friant-Kern Canal Middle Reach Capacity Correction Project will receive $206 million in funding as part of the Fiscal Year

21 Dec

Dairy says city’s $65M lawsuit ‘tearing at the fabric’ of community

published on December 21, 2020 - 2:05 PM

A legal fight looms between a dairy and the City of Corcoran with poor water quality and $65 million in

14 Dec

Local pair makes 2020 Clean Energy Hall of Fame

published on December 14, 2020 - 1:30 PM

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has announced the six recipients of its inaugural 2020 Clean Energy Hall of Fame awards.