Climate
The countdown is on: Energy and environment battles to watch before Sacramento closes out its session
With days left in the legislative session, California lawmakers are considering several high-stakes energy and environment bills.
Peru court hands down lengthy prison terms in killing of Indigenous Amazon defender
A Peruvian court has convicted four men of murder for hire and sentenced them to up to 35 years in prison for the 2023 killing of an Indigenous Kichwa leader.
Highest-ever ocean temperature measured as powerful El Niño forms
Scientists have recorded the highest temperature ever measured in the world’s oceans
Nevada sues to challenge Trump administration’s Colorado River plan
The state of Nevada is suing to challenge the Trump administration’s new plan for dealing with water shortages along the Colorado River.
As Colorado River reservoirs plummet, Trump administration orders water cuts
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 says
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 dispute
The agreement comes after years of litigation over how much Marathon should pay Carson in local taxes.
Judge allows controversial oil company to continue pumping, strips California of oversight
The ruling was a blow to California, as the federal judge upheld Trump administration orders that helped restart the operation off Santa Barbara’s coast.
Remains of famed eagle Jackie will go to tribes. Some fans are fighting it
Jackie brought millions together in life. In death, the beloved bald eagle’s final resting place has ignited a bitter clash where internet fame and tribal rights collide.
Amid controversy, California officials release long-awaited Delta water plan
California’s state water board has released a long-awaited plan for the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.