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New Report Shows Electric Car Sales Slipping In California

July 19, 2024 6:12 amJuly 19, 2024 6:14 am

According to a new report by the California New Car Dealers Association on Thursday, the growth rate of all electric vehicles in California has gone down by 1.2% in the second quarter of 2024, with the number of electric cars...

Ringside: California’s Water Economy – The Three Biggest Choices

July 18, 2024 2:45 amJuly 18, 2024 6:45 am

If water strategy in California had to be distilled down to just three projects with the greatest impact, the answers might vary a great deal depending on who was asked. But in terms of quality of life impact, the ongoing...

Ringside: An Overview of California’s Water Economy

July 13, 2024 10:06 amJuly 13, 2024 10:06 am

If energy powers civilization, water gives it life. One of the biggest challenges of our time is to develop the means to deliver both of these essentials in abundance, while also keeping them affordable and ecologically sustainable. We believe this...

Ringside: California’s Energy Economy – Challenges and Opportunities

July 12, 2024 2:45 amJuly 12, 2024 2:46 am

Two weeks ago, the first part of this series (Ringside, June 27) provided links to a few of the most useful and authoritative references available on energy use globally and in California: the Statistical Review of World Energy, Lawrence Livermore...

Gov. Newsom Hammered Over Support Of Biden During Wildfire Press Conference

July 10, 2024 5:09 pmJuly 10, 2024 5:40 pm

During a press conference on California’s readiness and response on Wednesday, Governor Gavin Newsom was hounded by the press over his continued support for President Joe Biden to run again in 2024 amidst a growing opposition from both lawmakers and...

DOT Awards 16 California Transit Authorities $233.9 Million For Low and Zero Emission Buses

July 10, 2024 2:30 amJuly 10, 2024 2:31 am

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced on Tuesday that various Californian cities and transit authorities would receive $233.9 million in grants to fund 16 mass transit projects aimed at transitioning to low-and zero-emission bus models. Overall, DOT said that,...

AG Bonta’s Climate Lawsuit Escapade Will Hurt Californians

July 9, 2024 10:38 amJuly 9, 2024 10:38 am

Like many Californians, I can’t help but be concerned about the spate of extreme weather our state has been facing. The scope and severity of droughts that threaten our water supply and wildfires that endanger lives and property appear to...