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‘It’s hard to put myself in their shoes’: Local leaders, fire officials reflect on rebuilding after the Park Fire – CapRadio
In a recent Capitol Public Radio interview, Butte County Supervisor and Golden State Natural Resources (GSNR) Board Member Doug Teeter reflected on last year’s devastating Park Fire, the largest arson-caused wildfire in state history. Teeter, who lived in Paradise during the 2018 Camp Fire, discussed the challenges facing communities like Cohasset as they work to recover and rebuild. Listen to the interview here.
Designing Groundwater Markets that Support Communities – Public Policy Institute of California
As California’s farmers adjust to restrictions on groundwater pumping under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), tools to foster adaptation can be a big help.
The future of zero-emission transportation in California – KALW
In June, Trump signed three measures aimed at blocking the state’s strict truck and auto emissions policies. In response, Governor Gavin Newsom sued the federal government and issued an executive order to further California’s transition to clean vehicles.