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August 2026latest coverage
California’s US$95.2 Million ZEV Plan Is a Portfolio of Different Infrastructure Problems
California’s approved 2026–2027 clean-transportation plan divides US$95.2 million among light-duty charging, heavy-duty infrastructure, hydrogen refuelling and workforce development rather than treating zero-emission mobility as one deployment problem.
Read analysisCalifornia’s AI Cyber Defense Depends on Coordination, Not Just Speed
California’s AI Cyber Defense Program will connect vulnerability detection, network hardening and incident response through the California Cybersecurity Integration Center.
Read analysisCalifornia Puts Its $3,500 First-EV Rebate at the Dealership
California’s MyFirstEV program moves a $3,500 rebate for an eligible first zero-emission vehicle into the dealership transaction.
Read analysisSites Reservoir Funding Must Become Water Delivery
California’s additional US$268.9 million commitment brings reported state investment in Sites Reservoir to US$1.36 billion. The project is planned to store up to 1.5 million acre-feet and deliver up to 200,000 acre-feet during emergency-declared droughts.
Read analysisSites Reservoir Shows Why Funding Eligibility Is Not Delivery
California added $268.9 million to Sites Reservoir’s funding eligibility, bringing the total to $1.363 billion.
Read analysisHarnessing Pumped Hydropower for Long Duration Energy Storage
Discover how pumped hydropower energy storage enables long duration energy storage, strengthens grid reliability, and supports renewable energy integration.
Read analysisStrategies for greening the skyline
San Diego’s Urban Forestry Program’s strategy of greening the skyline aims to help the city meet its commitment to climate change mitigation and resilience.
Read analysisLA cutting the costs of importing water
Los Angeles is using a customized water conservation program for large water-using customers to help the city cut the costs of importing water.
Read analysisThe general public opinion on water and climate change
General public opinion on water and climate change - What will it take for us to face the fact we are running out of water?
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