Climate & Environment
Some key questions concerning a California strategic reserve of gasoline are: how big it would be, how much would it cost to build, and who would pay for it?
Sept. 5, 2024
The largest dam removal project in U.S. history has freed the Klamath River, inspiring hope among Indigenous activists who pushed for rewilding to help save salmon.
Aug. 28, 2024
Business
The California Independent System Operator, which runs power markets and long-distance transmission lines for most of the state, has won approval from federal regulators to start a real-time electricity market for several Western states.
June 19, 2014
There are 32 of them. We tracked down each and every one.
April 25, 2024
Workers have begun dismantling the largest dam on the Klamath River. Indigenous activists are celebrating a milestone in restoring a free-flowing river.
May 3, 2024
MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co., controlled by billionaire investor Warren Buffett, reached a settlement with Oregon consumer groups and state regulatory staff members that would allow the company’s purchase of PacifiCorp to proceed.
Dec. 24, 2005
The $5.1-billion deal is part of the billionaire investor’s plan to boost his utility holdings.
May 25, 2005
California has released 500,000 salmon into the Klamath River. As dams are removed, the fish will be some of the first to return to a free-flowing river.
April 21, 2024
The former secretary of State is trying to help film and TV studios talk about global warming.
June 11, 2024
PacifiCorp’s demand to renegotiate $66.9-million worth of electricity contracts signed with suppliers during the Western power crisis was dismissed by a judge with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Feb. 28, 2003