State Government

Regulators Accuse Fiat-Chrysler Of Polluting Like VW

January 12, 2017 | Ben Bradford

Air regulators have found another 14,000 vehicles on California roads that they say violate state pollution standards.

State Government

California Air Resources Board Chair Sounds Off On New EPA Head

December 8, 2016 | Ben Bradford

California's top pollution regulator says her agency is not changing its approach to climate change and air regulation due to the election of Donald Trump and his nominee for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

State Government

Brown Administration Proposes Another 10 Years Of Cap-And-Trade

July 13, 2016 | Ben Bradford

California air regulators have proposed new rules that would extend the state’s signature climate change program by another decade--and likely add fuel to a smoldering dispute between the Brown administration and business groups.

Environment

California Regulators Reject VW Recall Plan

January 12, 2016 | Ben Bradford

The cars emit up to 40 times the federal limit for nitrogen oxide, but contain software that allows them to pass emissions tests.

State Government

Brown Gives Legislature Some Influence On Air Resources Board

October 8, 2015 | Ben Adler

The state agency leading California’s efforts to fight climate change has drawn criticism from lawmakers of both parties for having too much unchecked authority. Today, Governor Jerry Brown took a small step toward addressing that concern.

Environment

Top California Air Official Backs New EPA Ozone Limit

October 2, 2015 | Ben Bradford

One of California's top air quality regulators endorses a new federal smog standard, which has angered environmental groups.

State Government

State Board Plans Deep Climate Emissions Cuts

September 30, 2015 | Ben Bradford

The Air Resources Board has released a plan to drastically reduce some lesser known air pollutants that cause climate change.

Rice Growers Could Help Reduce Greenhouse Gases

December 18, 2014 | Amy Quinton

Rice growers in California and elsewhere may soon have an incentive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Environment

EPA Calls For New Ozone Pollution Rules

November 26, 2014 | Amy Quinton

The Obama Administration wants to cut the levels of smog-forming pollution.