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Insurance executives warn Newsom plan to shift utility wildfire liability would raise premiums22:58 Insurance company executives warned Gov. Gavin Newsom in a letter Wednesday that his plan to shift utility wildfire liability to property insurers would hike premiums. From beaches to battery fires, California moves to outlaw disposable vapes22:57 Lawmakers passed legislation Wednesday that would ban disposable vape cartridges, a scourge to waste haulers and facilities. Tons of planet-warming gases are bubbling up from reservoirs. California is going to keep track27.srpna California's Air Resources Board will start tracking estimates of the climate-warming methane that bubbles up from the state's dams and reservoirs. Electric heavy-duty trucks will be able to run from Baja to Canada, West Coast leaders pledge27.srpna The West Coast is home to one of the busiest freight corridors in the United States, and it's getting cleaner. Big oil and gas companies are partly responsible for California's water woes, study finds27.srpna Scientists have found that climate pollution from the fossil fuel industry is significantly worsening the water crisis in California and the western United States. Southern California's scorching heat wave peaks: Here's how hot it will get and when it will end26.srpna Wednesday is forecast to be the hottest day of Southern California's worst heat wave of the summer. But some relief is in sight. The countdown is on: Energy and environment battles to watch before Sacramento closes out its session26.srpna With days left in the legislative session, California lawmakers are considering several high-stakes energy and environment bills. Nevada sues Trump administration over its Colorado River plan24.srpna The state of Nevada is suing to challenge the Trump administration's new plan for dealing with water shortages along the Colorado River. 'Very hot or extremely hot': Southern California faces hottest week of the year24.srpna SoCal forecasters warn region faces its hottest week of the year, with triple-digit temperatures expected across L.A. and valley areas. As Lake Mead shrinks, its body count rises22.srpna Human remains found Sunday are among several discoveries made over the years as water levels at Lake Mead continue to drop. As Colorado River reservoirs plummet, Trump administration orders water cuts21.srpna The Trump administration has released a detailed water-saving plan for the Colorado River, where reservoirs have been dropping dramatically. Shadow 'highly likely' to nest up with new eagle pal, biologist says21.srpna On the heels of Jackie's death, Shadow is spending time with a new eagle at his Big Bear aerie. Expert says it's "highly likely" they'll pair up come nesting season. Carson reaches $370 million settlement with Marathon Petroleum, resolving tax dispute20.srpna The agreement comes after years of litigation over how much Marathon should pay Carson in local taxes. |