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New research shows California could rapidly cut emissions by permitting higher ethanol blends at gas stations.

Parts of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposals for streamlining infrastructure projects drew kickback from progressive lawmakers during an informational hearing this week.

The Legislature has advanced measures to overhaul aspects of the water right system to address climate change. But critics worry about climate investments and disrupt progress in water negotiations.

DWR Director Karla Nemeth stands at the center of several monumental changes underway for California’s water supply.

A recently released evaluation of the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) indicates the program’s positive impact continues to grow.

The California Department of Agriculture is hosting a meeting Wednesday to discuss the latest updates from a group charged with finding environmental benefits and economic opportunities for animal waste.

The USDA plans to encourage more consumption by purchasing frozen strawberry products for distribution to various food nutrition assistance programs under the agency’s Section 32 authority.

USDA is bringing on six individuals who will hold senior staff positions and promoting two at the department.

In an effort to reduce impacts to endangered species, the Environmental Protection Agency plans to roll out a strategy next month that will take what the agency says is a broad approach to reducing runoff and spray drift from herbicide applications, officials told an advisory group last week.