The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded nearly $6.4 million to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District to replace 144 older diesel trucks for those that run nearly 90 percent cleaner, and to replace 237 older tractors for those that meet the latest emissions standards…
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Several years ago, California farmers, including many in the Valley, began receiving threatening letters from the State Water Resources Control Board. The demand? Provide clean drinking water to local residents with nitrate contaminated private wells or face punitive legal action…
Over the last few years, however, one major polluting practice has risen steadily. And although it’s unclear if the increase has had an impact on air quality, advocates are concerned it will if the trend continues. We report from a family farm outside Fresno on what’s being done about open agricultural burning…
Air pollution in the San Joaquin Valley has improved dramatically over the last few decades, partly thanks to a set of sweeping clean air laws passed in the early 2000s. Over the last few years, however, one major polluting practice has risen steadily. And although it’s unclear if the increase has had an impact on air quality, advocates are concerned it will if the trend continues. We report from a family farm outside Fresno on what’s being done about open agricultural burning…
Agricultural pesticide use in California remains at a near-record high, according to data released by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. DPR’s latest numbers paint a grim picture of the state’s continued reliance on vast quantities of agricultural pesticides – 209 million pounds in 2016….
Agricultural pesticide use in California remains at a near-record high, according to data released by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. DPR’s latest numbers paint a grim picture of the state’s continued reliance on vast quantities of agricultural pesticides – 209 million pounds in 2016. That’s the third highest since reporting began in 1990…
Safe drinking water is essential to the survival of human beings and is a fundamental human right enshrined in California law. Yet 1 million Californians lack access to clean and affordable drinking water each year. That is why the American Heart Association has joined a broad coalition of more than 110 health, environmental justice, labor, business and agricultural groups to solve this public health crisis…
Almost 60 nonprofit organizations across the San Joaquin Valley, including some in Kern County, were granted almost $1 million in funding Thursday by The Center at Sierra Health Foundation as part of its ongoing mission to eradicate health inequities throughout Central California…
Almost 60 nonprofit organizations across the San Joaquin Valley, including some in Kern County, were granted almost $1 million in funding Thursday by The Center at Sierra Health Foundation as part of its ongoing mission to eradicate health inequities throughout Central California. The Center dispersed $975,000 during its fourth round of funding announced this week, and millions more for ongoing projects announced last year that run through 2020. At least $6 million total has been raised by The Center since 2012 to turn around health outcomes in the San Joaquin Valley…
Agricultural pesticide use in California remains at a near-record high, according to data quietly released this week by the state agency responsible for tracking pesticide use. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation’s (DPR) latest numbers paint a grim picture of the state’s continued reliance on vast quantities of agricultural pesticides – 209 million pounds in 2016…