Environment Gas prices are high for July 4. California’s price-gouging fixes are still on the shelf Chevron charges more than any brand in California. As gas prices hit a four-year July 4 high, the state’s fixes sit idle. July 3, 2026
Climate Change California overhauls carbon market — critics say it’s a giveaway to oil California regulators voted 10-3 to give oil refineries billions in free permits, cutting climate fund revenue in half. May 30, 2026
Environment California bill moves to make cheaper alternative fuel available to more drivers California lawmakers advance a bill easing restrictions on E85 conversion kits as gas prices near $6 per gallon statewide. May 22, 2026
Climate Change $6 gas and refinery fears collide with California’s climate ambitions California is considering billions in free pollution permits for the oil industry amid concerns over high gas prices. May 18, 2026
Environment California wants to fund green jet fuel — by raiding your road repair budget Gavin Newsom’s jet fuel credit could also benefit the struggling Phillips 66 refinery as it taps funds meant for local streets and roads. May 13, 2026
Environment California’s new plastic recycling rules spark fights from all sides California set the nation’s most ambitious plastic recycling deadline. Both environmental advocates and plastic producers may head to court. May 13, 2026
Environment California wants to fund green jet fuel — by raiding your road repair budget Gavin Newsom’s jet fuel credit could also benefit the struggling Phillips 66 refinery as it taps funds meant for local streets and roads. May 9, 2026