In December, legislators killed a controversial abatement program known as Chapter 313, but its effects will last decades.
Lawmakers will have to resist inertia and oil and gas influence as the climate crisis worsens.
Questions over whether cold weather in New Mexico an ’emergency.’
Taking the time to find out what California’s hurting immigrant children need.
As the city’s eviction moratorium expires, Los Angeles ponders action to keep longtime Chinatown residents in their home.
Lord of the Rings fans from Trump-supporting libertarian billionaire Peter Thiel to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni find archconservative lessons in Middle-earth. Why?
Oil companies may end up relying on environmentally questionable crop-based fuels.
Josh Shapiro has revealed little about his policy proposals.
Advocates warn that without immediate action rising evictions will complicate efforts to combat homelessness.
Proposed legislation would dramatically change New Mexico’s principal oil and gas law.
What real estate, oil wells, racism and yogurt containers reveal about the disparate damages caused by fossil fuels.
New Mexico’s legislative session, funded by oil and gas, promises fireworks.
Dying at higher rates during COVID, while fearing doctors won’t listen.
Process will set financial assurance plan for all producers’ wells.
Huge gaps in Cal/OSHA’s network of field inspectors leave workers with less protection.
Hugo Soto-Martinez says he is seeking a way to undo the “no-vending zone” in his district.
This week’s torrent compounds the affordable housing crisis.
Head of the nation’s largest rail union says the system, not the president, is stacked against workers.
California must continue improvements to its leave policy, which is critical for the women, people of color and immigrants who comprise the majority of low-income workers.
Alleged criminal conspiracies, water wars, quake-safe energy and deforestation are among the topics for journalists to probe in the coming year.