Extreme Weather Could Trigger a Recession Unlike We’ve Ever Seen

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Feb 18, 2020 A new research paper warns that markets' failure to assess the risks of climate change poses a significant threat to the global economy. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Cap and Trade Can’t Be the Answer to Climate Change

Lisa Song / ProPublica Nov 15, 2019 A new report find that it's as susceptible to lobbying as any other legislation, with pollution up in California since it took effect. Dig deeper ( 15 Min. Read )

End PG&E’s Reign of Error With a Hostile Takeover

Greg Palast / Truthdig Nov 6, 2019 Who would head up such a takeover? The public. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Let’s Nationalize Our Public Utilities

Jill Richardson / OtherWords Oct 31, 2019 Pacific Gas and Electric has caused multiple wildfires in 2019 alone. For-profit companies cannot be trusted with such vital services. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

California Must Take Back Its Power—Literally

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Oct 30, 2019 The Golden State's red-hot blazes are a direct result of negligence on the part of Pacific Gas and Electric, among other guilty parties. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

California Wildfires: New Evacuations Ordered, 2.3 Million Face Days-Long Blackout

DAISY NGUYEN and CHRISTOPHER WEBER / The Associated Press Oct 26, 2019 Forecasts of severe winds and extreme fire danger prompt the state's largest utility to cut power to customers in 36 counties. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Thousands Ordered to Leave as Northern California Fire Rages

JOCELYN GECKER and NOAH BERGER / The Associated Press Oct 24, 2019 All of Geyserville and others in Sonoma County are evacuated as blaze grows to 15-plus square miles; high winds prompt rolling blackouts. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

A Glimpse of the Climate Apocalypse to Come

Abrahm Lustgarten / ProPublica Oct 23, 2019 Northern California blackouts offer a stark reminder that even the most comfortable won't be able to escape the effects of global warming. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

California Utility Faces Gripes Over Deliberate Blackouts

BRIAN MELLEY and JONATHAN J. COOPER / The Associated Press Oct 10, 2019 Customers complain about inconveniences after Pacific Gas & Electric's unprecedented move to try to prevent fires due to wind forecasts. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Power Cut to 1 Million in California to Try to Prevent Deadly Fires

BRIAN MELLEY and TERENCE CHEA / The Associated Press Oct 9, 2019 Schools and businesses close and markets run dry due as unpopular, drastic measure takes effect before forecasted high winds arrive. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Utility’s Role in 2017 Wildfires May Violate Its Probation, California Says

SUDHIN THANAWALA / The Associated Press Dec 31, 2018 Pacific Gas & Electric, on probation in a 2010 pipeline explosion that killed eight, finds itself in increasing legal jeopardy. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Fearing Wildfires, California Utilities Cut Power to Thousands

PAUL ELIAS / The Associated Press Oct 15, 2018 Two major utilities for the first time shut off power to some customers, concerned that fires could ignite if high winds bring down power lines. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )