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At least four wildfires in Butte and Nevada counties this past October were caused by trees that came into contact with PG&E power lines, according to CAL FIRE investigators.

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Environment

Seaweed Could Help Farmers Tame Methane Emissions From Cow Burps

May 24, 2018 | Ezra David Romero

Cow burps contribute much more to greenhouse gas emissions than flatulence. UC Davis researchers think adding seaweed to their diet might help reduce those methane emissions.

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State Government

Clean Energy Money From Cap-And-Trade Continues To Roll In To California

May 24, 2018 | Ben Bradford

Over the past year, a key state climate change program has generated more than $3 billion in California — more than triple the amount from the year before.

Environment

Republicans And Democrats Push For More Environment-Friendly Policy In 4th Congressional District

May 18, 2018 | Ezra David Romero

Iconic California destinations like Yosemite and Tahoe are all part of Congressional District 4, where Rep. Tom McClintock is facing re-election.

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State Government

Gov. Brown Devotes Nearly $100 Million To Address Wildfire Threats

May 10, 2018 | Ezra David Romero

Gov. Jerry Brown issued an executive order Thursday to improve the health of the state's forests.

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Environment

California Moves Forward With Plan To Require Solar Panels On New Homes

May 9, 2018

The state is poised to become the first in the country to require the panels on new single-family houses, with a few exceptions. The mandate will kick in as of 2020.

Environment

California Lawmakers Want Expedited Action On Salton Sea Restoration

May 8, 2018 | Ezra David Romero

Assemblyman Eduardo Garcia questioned the agencies in charge of the project Tuesday at an oversight hearing over why it's behind schedule.

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Lake Tahoe’s Shores Would Change, Including More Piers, Under New Proposal

May 7, 2018 | Ezra David Romero

After decades of trying to revamp the shoreline, the group behind the plan invited both recreation and environmental stakeholders to help come up with a vision for the lake’s future.

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