Supreme Court sounds wary of state-based climate change suits against oil producersOil and gas producers hope the Supreme Court will shut down scores of lawsuits over the effects of climate change.Los Angeles Times21h agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetsupreme court climate suits hearing
Supreme Court to weigh whether oil companies can be forced to pay for climate damageThe outcome of the Colorado case could affect California's 2023 lawsuit against the five largest oil companies and other similar litigation.Los Angeles Times2d agoWhole story →JusticePlanet
Newsom backs environmental exemptions for San Diego stadium projectGov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills that seek to fast-track a San Diego stadium and housing project.Los Angeles Times5d agoWhole story →BuildPlanetGavin NewsomS 344S 958california environmental exemptions
Native tribes denied greater say in water decisions with Newsom vetoGov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have given Native tribes greater say on decisions about water. One tribal leader said it shows that the governor "doesn't care about tribes."Los Angeles Times5d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetcalifornia water bill veto
Millions at flood risk lack coverage as federal insurance costs climbOnly 2.4% of U.S. properties have federal flood insurance, despite 8.4% facing severe or extreme risk — a coverage gap widening as climate change intensifies flooding.Los Angeles Times6d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetflood insurance crisis
California revives Wildlife Coexistence Program amid record wolf pup boomGov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that restores California's Wildlife Coexistence Program in an effort to resolve rising conflicts with wolves, bears and mountain lions.Los Angeles Times6d agoWhole story →PlanetGavin NewsomS 1135wildlife coexistence program revival
