Air quality is a tremendous problem in the San Joaquin Valley…
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Widespread concern in northeast Fresno about rusty water that can contain elevated levels of lead is the latest issue in the Fresno mayor’s race, while the city continues to maintain that its water is safe to drink…
All across the United States (the world, really) cars, trucks, trains and more foul the outside air we breathe…
State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tom Torlakson, took a stand for water justice this week when he issued a letter to County and District Superintendents and Charter School Administrators regarding commitment to having clean water in California schools…
Yesterday, Gov. Jerry Brown signed the $107.9 billion 2016-2017 state budget and supporting trailer bills including a $10 million additional investment to increase Californians’ access to clean, safe and affordable drinking water…
The California Environmental Justice Coalition is pleased to announce our statewide environmental justice strategy conference, trainings, and day of action taking place on August 21-22, 2016, in Sacramento, CA…
The Kings County Board of Supervisors discussed the status of environmental studies stalling construction of the Kettleman City water treatment plant Tuesday with district engineers…
Staff for California’s air regulator on Thursday recommended the state extend its carbon cap and trade system beyond 2020, a move supported by utilities and some environmental groups but opposed by environmental activists representing low income communities…
The air quality throughout the San Joaquin Valley is a serious health burden for residents, according to the State of the Air 2016 report released by the American Lung Association.
A known carcinogen was detected in levels higher than 200 times the state recommendation in Kern County water, according to the Cal Water Annual Water Quality Report.