Former officials push strategies on behalf of fossil fuel clients, threatening climate and communities, say critics.
A handful of legislators could decide measures for tougher statewide emissions goals.
Labor opposition could diminish Gov. Newsom's climate package.
With Newsom’s environmental legacy in the balance, legislators are intensely pushing bills that advance the governor’s priorities.
The South Coast air district is investigating dozens of complaints about toxic emissions seen in the 'shocking' footage.
Oil group eyes strategy to promote in-state drilling as climate-friendly.
Resignations follow stories from Capital & Main and Type Investigations on faulty permitting system and under-monitoring.
A patchwork of regulations is out of sync with the urgency of the climate crisis, experts say.
Residents challenge regulators’ claims that they can’t account for toxic oil and gas emissions in the San Joaquin Valley.
Sen. Lena Gonzalez says the state Legislature can sometimes stymie the democratic process.
The legislation would increase fines for violations at long last, but is getting heavy pushback.
The proposed legislation would direct the state’s public pension funds to cease investment in oil, gas and coal companies.
23 California legislators who failed to support clean energy bills have taken a combined $1.58 million from the oil and gas industry.
New well count rises as governor appoints oil lobbyist to top role.
Fossil fuel companies are pushing for investment in emission-reducing technologies critics say are unproven or even harmful.
Three bills may fall victim to a new push for more oil drilling.
The state is in danger of missing its 2030 emission goal, but the oil and gas industry is lobbying against changes.
Lawsuit in Bay Area represents a looming issue for thousands of idled oil and gas wells.
Emails show how the industry weakened emissions legislation and pushed back on cap-and-trade reforms.
Will Democrats stop appointing legislators with fossil fuel investments to key committees in 2022?