How a semantic twist gave a major bank a loophole to keep financing fracking.
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The new Bureau of Land Management regulation, which applies to nearly 90,000 wells on federal public land, is hampered by math errors and overly optimistic cost projections.
South L.A. churches craft dementia-friendly services aimed at providing solace to a community disproportionately affected by the disease.
Despite transparency concerns, the state auditor’s report says two programs focusing on housing and preventing homelessness are cost-effective.
Civilian oversight board is excluded from reviewing report on civil rights violations.
Josh Tickell and Rebecca Harrell Tickell believe their film Common Ground could drive a global movement.
California will pilot a program to reduce climate emissions from buildings without displacing tenants. Facing a deficit, Gov. Newsom proposes slashing its budget by a third.
Dissatisfaction with the president’s climate agenda and cynicism over politics in general may erode millennial and Gen-Z support.
As resort owners rake in record profits, organizers are trying to unionize ski patrollers across the West — and they’re winning.
Contrary to common beliefs, many Californians in low-wage jobs are in the later stages of their work lives. They also play a crucial role in taking care of the state’s aging population.
As legal efforts fall short, residents are pursuing a novel strategy to halt the building of export terminals on unspoiled wetlands: Lobby Europeans to reject gas from the U.S.
Advocates say outreach is needed to ensure deportation fears do not stop immigrants from applying.
Though factory farming is a small part of bank financing, it leaves an outsized carbon footprint.
A tight labor market and local minimum wages that are already close to the new $20 minimum are among the reasons.
Studies have repeatedly shown wage increases bring few job cuts and boost local economies.
Convicted for two killings he didn’t commit, Vasquez hopes legal reforms will lead to his freedom after 18 years behind bars.
While Biden’s billionaire tax fails to gain traction, states are taking the lead on wealth taxes.
The energy future of fossil fuel dependent Phoenix could be reshaped by a slate of clean energy advocates looking to upend a stubborn utility.
Proposal to drill oil and gas near Denver superfund site raises concerns.
New contracts will expire six months before the Games, giving workers an opening to pit public attention against employers.