Santa Cruz County Local News: Environment

This is part of an 8-article package of California Local stories about the energy sources that power California.

Part 6 of a 8-part series on fossil fuels and other energy sources in California.

Wondering how oil, coal, and natural gas cause climate change? Here's a quick primer.

The pesticide Telone–also known as 1,3-D–is thought to be so dangerous that it is banned in 34 countries. And yet it is still used on crops, including on local farms.

Developers are no longer required to include parking with many new housing projects.

New book explores history through the eyes of local legend Laura Hecox

The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History offers tips for getting the most out of the coming fall season.

Curbside recycling, biking to work, building greener—it’s all part of EA’s fight against the climate crisis.

New legislation accelerates California's self-mandate to convert to a carbon-free electrical grid by 2045. But can the state actually do it?

Under a new clean-air rule, sales of new gas-powered cars will be banned starting in 2035.

Biden's latest landmark bill could mean household savings for ordinary Californians.

How hydroelectric power works and why there’s debate over whether it helps slow climate change.

A new study says that climate change has increased the risk of a cataclysmic flood.

Some residents blame the deadly McKinney Fire on the decline of commercial logging. Are they right?

California has set an 'aspirational' goal of generating 25 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2045.

Putting more electric trucks and buses on California roads will improve air quality and grow local jobs. But for many fleets, the transition to electric will require innovative policy and finance solutions to get the job done on pace with climate targets.