EPA unveils strategy to regulate PFAS -
Associated Press – October 18 -
Michael Regan, the head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), announced on Monday that the agency is launching a broad strategy to...more
California appellate court overturns Monterey County fracking ban -
Courthouse News Service – October 12 -
A California appeals court on Tuesday set aside a Monterey County measure banning hydraulic fracturing, or...more
Biden administration to restore climate criteria to NEPA -
The New York Times – October 6 -
The Biden administration on Wednesday announced that it would restore climate change protections to the nation’s bedrock...more
10/11/2021
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U.S. to resume enforcement of unlawful bird deaths by industry -
Associated Press – September 29 -
The Biden administration said Wednesday that it will draft rules under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act over the next...more
10/1/2021
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Kern County sues Governor Newsom over oil and gas development permits -
Courthouse News Service – September 13 -
Kern County, California’s largest oil and gas producing county, claims in a federal lawsuit filed on...more
Federal judge strikes down Trump rule governing water pollution -
The New York Times – August 23 -
In the latest episode of a long-running battle concerning the reach of federal jurisdiction over surface waters, Judge...more
9/3/2021
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Southern California counties reach most intense drought category -
Los Angeles Times – August 23 -
As drought conditions continue to worsen throughout California, Ventura and other Southern California counties have...more
8/27/2021
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In a first, U.S. declares shortage on Colorado River, forcing water cuts - The New York Times – August 16 - With climate change and long-term drought continuing to take a toll on the Colorado River, the federal Bureau of...more
8/20/2021
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Environmental groups oppose developer’s plan to fill in part of Redwood City tidal lagoon to build apartment complex -
Bullet The Mercury News – August 10 -
Environmental groups are opposing a developer’s plan to...more
California oil and gas regulators delay health and safety rules -
Associated Press – June 22 -
It has been a year and a half since Governor Gavin Newsom directed oil regulators to consider new health and safety...more
California oil and gas regulators delay health and safety rules -
Associated Press – June 22 -
It has been a year and a half since Governor Gavin Newsom directed oil regulators to consider new health and safety...more
California water managers vote to cut off farmers as statewide drought intensifies -
Courthouse News Service – June 15 -
Citing severe drought conditions, the California State Water Resources Control Board on Tuesday sent...more
Biden moves to restore safeguards under Clean Water Act -
Associated Press – June 9 -
The Biden administration began legal action this Wednesday to set aside a regulation known as the “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS)...more
On January 9, 2014, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 9, announced that it will require oil and gas operators engaged in hydraulic fracturing off the southern California coast to disclose any chemicals...more