Environment – Page 57 – California Globe

So Cal Water District Lifts Restrictions For 7 Million People Following Months Of Rainfall

March 16, 2023 2:35 amMarch 16, 2023 2:36 am

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California announced on Wednesday that emergency restrictions that had been in place since 2022 have been formally rescinded, allowing 7 million people to return to regular water usage for the time being. Restrictions were...

California Bans Salmon Fishing For Entire 2023 Season

March 14, 2023 2:33 amMarch 14, 2023 2:34 am

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced on Monday that salmon fishing in California would be banned for the 2023 season due to a dwindling population. Professional fishermen are concerned this agency order will be the end for...

SB 253: Corporate Accountability on Climate Data

March 13, 2023 10:20 amMarch 13, 2023 10:31 am

Senate Bill 253 by Senators Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach), and Henry Stern (D-Los Angeles), was introduced to require the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to adopt regulations that would require large businesses to disclose to an emissions...

President Biden Declares California Storm Emergency Following Request From Governor

March 11, 2023 8:13 amMarch 11, 2023 8:18 am

President Joe Biden approved a California Emergency Declaration on Friday, giving federal assistance to both state and local response and relief efforts following large storms that caused flooding, mudslides, blizzards, and landslides in Counties across the state. Since the beginning...

Inland Empire-To-Vegas High Speed Rail Line To Begin Construction Late 2023

March 5, 2023 2:25 amMarch 5, 2023 2:26 am

Brightline West, a planned high-speed rail service from the Inland Empire to Las Vegas, announced on Friday that construction was to begin later this year after years of planning. Since the late 2010’s, the Florida-based Brightline has been planning a...

Half of California No Longer Under Drought Conditions

March 3, 2023 1:31 pmMarch 3, 2023 1:31 pm

According to new data released by the U.S, Drought Monitor on Thursday, only half the state is currently under drought conditions following the recent storms earlier this week, with no part of the state now at ‘extreme drought’ levels for...

Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant to Remain Open As License Renewal Is Considered

March 3, 2023 7:17 amMarch 3, 2023 7:17 am

The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission announced on Thursday that the last remaining nuclear power plant in California, Diablo Canyon, will be exempted and will continue to operate while the license renewal application is considered. The debate over extending the...