Rachel Becker – San Jose Inside

Newsom Plans Cut Grants to Repair Hazardous Dams

Rachel Becker — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 20:01:14 +0000

Aiming to store more water and protect the public, legislators are negotiating with the governor to restore $50 million to help repair 42 aging dams throughout the state, including six in Santa Clara County.

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California Water Rules Allow New Banned Chemicals

Rachel Becker — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 19:44:53 +0000

The nationwide cost to treat or replace contaminated drinking water could reach billions of dollars a year. The ubiquitous chemicals are linked to cancer and other diseases.

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2023: Climate Change and Flooding Hit Home in California

Rachel Becker — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 17:55:53 +0000

The state takes more action on climate change in rules and legislation as drought is replaced by flooding.

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Newsom Unveils Long-term Strategy to Bolster California Water Supply

Rachel Becker — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 19:14:00 +0000

Warning that the water supply will shrink by 10% due to climate change, Newsom set targets for recycled water and increased storage. But deadlines are distant, details are scant and there is no conservation.

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California Unveils Proposal to Ban New Gasoline-fueled Cars by 2035

Rachel Becker — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 20:31:48 +0000

If enacted this summer, California’s mandate — the first in the world — would increase sales of electric or other zero-emission cars to 35% in 2026, and prohibit new gasoline or diesel cars by 2035.

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Sierra Snowpack Falls to Lowest Level in 7 Years, as Worsening Drought Looms

Rachel Becker — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 15:00:23 +0000

The April snowpack, key to how much water flows into reservoirs, is 38% of average statewide, proving that drought hasn’t relaxed its grip on California.

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Californians Using More Water as State Braces for Another Dry Year

Rachel Becker — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 14:00:15 +0000

New data from urban areas suggests that people are ignoring the governor’s pleas for voluntary conservation during the drought.

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California Drought Worsens, Water Supply Prospects in San Jose ‘Worse than Dire’

Rachel Becker — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 17:41:13 +0000

After record-breaking snowfall in December, January and February were likely the driest on record, prolonging California’s drought. In Silicon Valley, the conditions could mean tightening restrictions and increasing rebates to reduce water use.

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New International Climate Goals for Cars and Trucks Surpass California Mandates

Rachel Becker — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 18:33:54 +0000

Nations addressing climate change took on gasoline and diesel vehicles in pledges that mirror California’s mandates and plans — and in some cases, go even further.

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California Water Board Blocks Farmers from Diverting Water from Delta Watershed

Rachel Becker — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 15:57:37 +0000

Growers’ groups voiced strong opposition, questioning the state water board’s power to stop senior rights holders from pumping the water.

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