Lived experience drives push for menstrual product safety
People who menstruate use thousands of tampons and pads over their lifetimes, yet the safety and accessibility of these products have received relatively little regulatory attention.
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California bill increases penalties for fake liens used to harass politicians, businesses
SACRAMENTO — A California lawmaker introduced a bill Monday to crack down on fake liens filed against politicians, court employees and businesses that can force victims to spend thousands of dollars in legal fees to clear their names and repair
New state laws help farmers, agrotourism
Assembly Bill 411, authored by Assemblymember Diane Papan, D-San Mateo, will allow small-scale, on-farm livestock carcass composting under specific guidelines. A limited number of livestock carcasses can be addressed on the rancher’s own property instead of having the carcasses hauled to a rendering plant.
Companies Are Racing to Fuel and Cool AI
Data centers that power AI use massive amounts of water and electricity. Here’s how companies are working to reduce their strain on resources
If you haven’t noticed, data centers have been sprouting up all over. And they’re mighty thirsty.
AI Boom Leads To Increased Concerns Of Environmental Impacts Of Data Centers
With The Rise Of AI, California’s Data Centers Require More Water, Energy. But By How Much?
California legislators considered dozens of bills related to artificial intelligence this year. Those numbers have spiked as lawmakers grapple with the technology’s increasing presence and possible negative consequences. One point of concern: the impact that generative AI will have on the state’s natural resources as it becomes an everyday tool for Californians.
With the rise of AI, California’s data centers require more water, energy. But by how much?
California legislators considered dozens of bills related to artificial intelligence this year. That’s a number that’s climbed quickly over the last couple years as lawmakers grapple with the technology’s increasing presence — and possible negative impacts.
Caltrain gets reimbursed for regenerative braking
Agency now gets compensated for nearly one-quarter of its consumed energy that goes back to the grid
After several hurdles, Caltrain has successfully negotiated with Peninsula Clean Energy and San Jose Clean Energy to receive compensation for its energy generation, estimated to be about $1 million annually.
Caltrain electrified trains return power to grid, offsetting energy costs
For decades, Caltrain has been known for what it takes off the roads. Now, it's being rewarded for what it puts back into the power grid.
The Nature Conservancy and The California Council of Land Trusts Celebrate the Passage of AB 900
Bill strengthens California’s 30x30 initiative by elevating long-term stewardship of protected lands
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and The California Council of Land Trusts (CCLT) applaud Governor Newsom for signing AB 900, authored by Assemblymember Diane Papan (D-San Mateo), which will increase support for stewardship of conserved lands and continue to progress the State’s commitment of conserving 30% of our lands and coastal waters by 2030 (30x30). The bill received bipartisan support before reaching the governor’s desk for signature.
