September 2024
Clean Energy Goals in California Face Hurdles as Renewables Rise
California is now stepping up towards attaining carbon-neutrality, the state has progressed fast in its efforts to increase the capacity for renewable power. Nevertheless, the above findings also demonstrate the social processes inherent in this transformation, which are evident from modern advances made to this ambitious transition. CEC says that the state has lined up […]
Dangerous Heat Wave Looms in California
As the September begins, California faces a critical heat wave which threatens to surpass all temperature records and power consumption level. It is forecasted that maximum temperatures will soar over 100 but some inland place may go as high as 115 especially in the afternoon. Much of the southern part of California and the central […]
Tech Sector in California Grapples with Layoffs and Changing Landscape
The tech industry of California, which has been a dominant force of the state’s economy and innovation for many years, entered the phase of a significant change as the key market players announced the mass dismissals and restructuring of their companies. The wave of job cuts that swept through tens of thousands of employees in […]
Climate Change Fuels California’s Wildfire Season
California wildfires have become worse as a number of unprecedented large fires rage through the state, driven by heat, dryness and winds. The fire season has become longer and more virulent, and experts have linked this first and foremost to climate change: resources for firefighting have been stretched to the limit and tens of thousands […]
Housing Crisis in California Reaches New Heights as Homelessness Rises
California has been in dire need of housing for decades and the problem has now taken a worse dimension following the release of new figures that show the increasing number of homeless people in the state. While billions are spent, and many policies are implemented, 6% more people are now homeless in California and there […]
Taking on New Challenges in California’s Gas-Phase-Out Plan
California’s pioneering plan to phase out new gas-powered vehicles by 2035 is facing major challenges as the year draws near. In 2022, the state’s Air Resources Board (CARB) approved the rule that make California the first state in the country to establish a clear timeline for the shift to zero-emission vehicles. However, recent progress has […]