Environment

Roseville man leaves $5 million to Placer charities

By Ed Fletcher - Published: 12:00 am

There is a good chance Virgil Harrigan never saw the sun set over Bruin Ranch. He likely never heard the babble of Bear River, where it cuts through a rocky gorge on the ranch, or spied the wild turkey, blue heron, deer and boar on the 2,500- acre Sierra Nevada foothills property.

Televisions must use less energy, California regulators tell makers

By Jim Downing - Published: Thursday, November 19 2009 - 12:00 am

The California Energy Commission on Wednesday approved the nation's first mandatory energy-efficiency standards for televisions.

Solar power firm reports net loss

By Mark Glover - Updated: Thursday, November 19 2009 - 8:12 am

El Dorado Hills-based Premier Power Renewable Energy Inc. reported a net loss of $988,000, or 4 cents per share, in the third quarter ended Sept. 30, compared with earnings of $338,000, or a penny a share, in the year-ago period.

Stores must remove lead-laced toys, says Attorney General Brown

By Mark Glover - Updated: Wednesday, November 18 2009 - 8:02 am

With the holiday shopping season approaching, state and federal authorities are cracking down on children's merchandise containing illegal levels of lead.

Water bills...and their loopholes

By Matt Weiser - Published: Sunday, November 15 2009 - 12:00 am

Water laws signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger promise changes to the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, whether or not an accompanying $11 billion bond is approved. The bills create agencies to oversee Delta management. According to critics, however, they also contain loopholes that could undermine water conservation and wildlife restoration. Here's a look:

Water package lacks clout to reverse Delta's decline

Water package lacks clout to reverse Delta's decline

By Matt Weiser - Published: Sunday, November 15 2009 - 12:00 am

The momentous reform of California's water system signed into law last week is largely toothless where it matters most: Action to reverse the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta's environmental decline.

Water bills...and their loopholes

Governor defends water-bond bill, denies pork claims

By Kevin Yamamura - Updated: Friday, November 13 2009 - 8:21 am

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Thursday defended $11.1 billion in new borrowing as a critical investment in the state's water future while at the same time insisting California must cut its way toward a balanced budget in the short term.

Latest environmental news

Asian carp within miles of Lake Michigan, tests indicate

By DAN EGAN - Published: 12:12 am

The Army Corps of Engineers acknowledged Friday that tests taken earlier this fall revealed 32 positive DNA samples for Asian carp above the electric fish barrier on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, some within about eight miles of the shoreline of Lake Michigan.

Web site

Landreth Seed Co. turns 225, launches African-American collection - 10:47pm
Asian carp may have breached barrier protecting Lake Michigan - 10:03pm
Venezuelan envoys spark concerns - 4:07pm
A haven for his work; Artist uses found items, skills to create home, sculpture garden - 1:02pm

Bee Special Report: Sierra Warming

Big chop: 27 months in prison for cutting trees near Truckee

By Barbara Barte Osborn - Published: Thursday, July 16 2009 - 4:41 pm

A man charged with cutting old-growth trees on U.S. Forest Service land near Truckee was sentenced earlier this week to 27 months in prison and $70,430 in restitution.

Sierra summit blog

Environment links

Green links

Enter Keyword(s):	Enter a City:
Select a State:	Select a Category:

Green Forum

Contact Us

Share Content

Advertise With Us

Online Extras