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A pedestrian walks down Riverside Avenue in Rialto on September 5, 2023. This summer, excessive heat warnings were issued across eight counties in California, including Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Temperatures rose to three digit numbers, ranging from 101 degrees to 114 degrees in both regions.

Consequences of Extreme Heat

by Breanna Reeves September 15, 2023September 15, 2023

Breanna Reeves | Photos by Aryana Noroozi “Our planet has just endured a season of simmering — the hottest summer on record. “Climate breakdown has begun,” said United Nations Secretary-General […]

Environment

Study Finds Harmful Chemicals May Be Found in Nearly Half the Nation’s Drinking Water

by Aryana Noroozi August 8, 2023August 9, 2023

Although the fourth of July is commonly associated with barbeques, fireworks, time with friends and family, and for most of us, the official start of summer, we cannot lose sight of a critical point, that the summers are growing increasingly hotter and drier.

Environment

Preparing Communities for Expected Climate Extremes

by Phyllis Kimber Wilcox July 5, 2023July 5, 2023

"Utilities represent one of actually the least diverse industries in the U.S. today, being 85% white and 80% male,” shared Amber Bolden, Strategic Communications and Development Coordinator for Voice Media Ventures as she opened the Juneteenth panel discussion on the the role an

Community

Black Voice News Juneteenth Panel: A More Inclusive Water Industry

by Aryana Noroozi June 30, 2023June 30, 2023

Senate Bill 252, signed by Gov. Newsom, will prohibit California teachers’ pension funds, with CalSTRS and CalPERS retirement plans, from making new investments in fossil fuel companies.

Environment

SB 252 Calls for Teachers’ Pension Funds to Divest From Fossil Fuel

by Aryana Noroozi June 11, 2023June 11, 2023

Snow Capped mountains tower over a field of blooming flowers in Perris, CA on April 20, 2023.On April 19, 2023, Senator Dave Min (D-Irvine) announced the introduction of (SB) 337 which would establish a statewide goal to conserve at least 30% of California’s land and coastal waters by 2030. The legislation is also known as 30x30. According to the Sierra Club, a total of 42 endangered, threatened or otherwise imperiled species, 21 plant and 21 animal species, are present or potentially present in the San Bernardino Forest.

Environment

Proposed Legislation Will Protect California’s Lands and Coastal Waters

by Aryana Noroozi April 22, 2023April 22, 2023

The Valero Refinery, which sits in the middle of Wilmington, California, runs operations on January 11, 2023. According to the city of Long Beach, Wilmington is the third largest drilling site in the U.S., producing 46,000 barrels per day from 1,550 active wells. The majority of Wilmington’s residents identify as Latino. SB1137 would create protections for communities like Wilmington, requiring oil and gas facility operators to implement strict pollution controls and develop response plans to protect the health of frontline communities living within 3,200 feet of existing oil wells.

Environment

Oil and Gas Referendum May Halt SB 1137’s Intent to Protect CA Communities from Toxic Oil Operations

by Prince James Story and Aryana Noroozi January 18, 2023January 18, 2023

Environment

State Assembly Moves to Eliminate Use of Toxic Chemicals in Everyday Products

by S.E. Williams June 6, 2022June 6, 2022

Community

Fighting for Environmental Equity

by S.E. Williams November 12, 2021November 12, 2021