The popularity of E-bikes caused local and state governments in California to clarify and tighten the rules and regulations for these motorized 2-wheel vehicles which in turn has led to a legal action.

 by Ed MaurerThis is a cautionary tale from a relatively early adapter to the transition to electric cars. My wife Helen and I had planned to get an EV in 2023, and as back luck would have it, our previous car was totaled in December of ‘22. We...

Regardless of how the next administration in Washington, D.C., feels about global warming, its impact on housing costs, and on inflation, have been apparent for a while. Home insurance and the cost of home mortgages are especially vulnerable to the...

By Ed Maurer We first reported on this project in August 2024 pointing out that local public safety concerns need to be considered as well as the growing urgency of actions to limit the damage caused by climate change. Compass Energy proposed...

Here are 20 environmental books published in 2024 for readers of all ages and experience. They offer vision, knowledge, and a sense of wonder — necessary to help us build a better planet no matter who’s in the White House in the year to come.

Xavier Boatright, the Sierra Club's Deputy Legislative Director for Clean Energy and Electrification, has put together a nifty shopping list for environment-conscious members. Take a look!

The idea of the farm team goes back to the 19th century when small farming communities supported minor league baseball teams. Players were trained and gained experience with the idea that they would move up the ladder when they were ready. For this...

By Linda Pauer “Wildlife crossing structures have been shown to be one of the most effective means of reducing animal-vehicle collisions on highways, while facilitating essential animal movement across the landscape. Yet the widespread...

California is doing a pretty good job when it comes to the generation of electricity from renewable sources; however, we’re not doing enough to meet the challenge in the transportation sector representing 39% of GHG emissions.

A major battle is brewing in San Juan Capistrano over an electric battery facility. This is an important environmental issue pitting local public safety concerns against dire global needs.