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Fred Greaves/CalMattersCalifornia leaders wrapped this year’s legislative session Saturday afternoon, prolonged by last-minute backroom deals on climate and energy, sparking deep frustration among some lawmakers. -
Loren Elliott/CalMattersAfter weeks of tense and messy negotiations, California’s legislative leaders finally released several proposals that range from expanding domestic crude oil production to lowering electricity rates. But the biggest barrier was the reauthorization of the state’s cap and trade program.
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Between April and July, Oregon experienced its fourth driest period since record keeping began in 1895, according to the state’s climatologist. -
California lawmakers are rushing to extend the state’s landmark cap-and-trade climate program through 2045 amid opposition from unions and industry. -
When lightning strikes are abundant, so are wildfires – some in remote places across the state. Scientists warn there may be more in the future. -
Another heat wave is forecast to hit the region Friday afternoon and could last through Monday evening. -
California has reached an agreement with the Federal Railroad Administration to protect $4 billion in federal funding for its high-speed rail project while a lawsuit over the money plays out in court. These funds are now held in a legal trust, ensuring they cannot be redirected until the lawsuit concludes. -
The state will temporarily suspend standard electric vehicle rebates on Sept. 9, and federal tax credits end Sept. 30. -
National research laboratories in Oregon, Washington and Colorado focused on addressing climate change and its impacts and improving energy efficiency and affordability would be gutted under proposed Republican budgets. -
Nearly 195,000 acres off the Southern Oregon coast were previously identified as sites for offshore wind development. -
The Trump administration is revoking a 16-year-old policy that targeted tailpipe emissions and the fossil fuel industry. Gov. Tina Kotek says Oregon will continue addressing climate change. -
Environmentalists recently filed a petition to get Oregon voters to guarantee a healthy climate in the state constitution. -
Oregon lawmakers have passed a pair of bills to enable “microgrids” within the larger power system. -
Under the Trump Adminstration's One Big Beautiful Bill, Oregon could lose about 4 gigawatts of planned wind and solar energy, or enough energy to power one million homes.
