California landscape of climate finance
To support California in meeting its climate goals and using its budget most effectively, CPI created this first-of-its-kind landscape of climate finance in California, building on the flagship Global
California
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California dumps 'pump-as-you-please' groundwater rules amid drought
California will no longer be the only western state with a “pump-as-you-please” approach to groundwater. Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation on Tuesday overhauling the state’s management of its
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California's King Fire doubles as wildfires spread
Nearly 1,500 firefighters Monday evening battled a rapidly spreading fire in the steep forests east of Sacramento, one of 11 major wildfires burning in California. The King Fire in El Dorado County swept
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Southern Californians seek relief from soaring temperatures
Amid soaring temperatures in Southern California, several people are treated for heat exposure No relief from soaring temperatures in Southern California is expected until Wednesday Southern California
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No rain for decades: Stand by for the ‘megadroughts’, scientists warn
Climate change is set to unleash a series of decades-long “megadroughts” this century, according to research to be published this week. Experts warn the droughts could be even more severe than the prolonged
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As water crisis deepens, California finally passes groundwater regulation
California, the only western US state without groundwater regulation, appears poised to change that. But farmers argue regulation would infringe on their property rights Grapevines march across wires
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California lawmakers give green light to plastic bag ban
A ban on single-use plastic bags in California is expected to be signed into law after the states senate passed a bill barring single-use plastic bags from retailers from next July. The California
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As California Warms, Greener Mountains Will Mean Less Water for People
Trees growing higher on the slopes will soak up water before it can run into rivers, study says. Scientists have more bad news for drought-stricken California: The climate warming expected in this century
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Earthquake: 3.4 quake strikes near Napa
A shallow magnitude 3.4 earthquake was reported Sunday morning four miles from Napa, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor occurred at 1:56 a.m. PDT at a depth of 6.2 miles.
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California moves closer to banning plastic grocery bags
(Reuters) - Prospects grew for a proposed California ban on plastic grocery bags on Thursday as the state Assembly broadly approved the prohibition after an earlier vote failed to garner enough support
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Plastic bag ban stalls in California amid manufacturers' opposition
Prospects are dimming for a ban on plastic grocery bags in California, as the legislative session winds down and supporters remain three votes short of a majority in the face of strong opposition from