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Offshore Wind Projects Could Impact Whales That Migrate Off California's Coast

Offshore Wind Projects Could Impact Whales That Migrate Off California's Coast

FromKQED's The California Report


Offshore Wind Projects Could Impact Whales That Migrate Off California's Coast

FromKQED's The California Report

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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Dec 13, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The recent sale of five leases off the coast of California for offshore wind turbine projects is seen as a victory for renewable energy advocates. But it’s also raising safety concerns about one of California’s treasures -- the whales that migrate off the coast every year.
Reporter: Amanda Wernik, KCBX

Most of the estimated 270, 000 janitors in California work in the private sector. A new study finds their median wages are well below what state law requires.
Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero, KQED

With COVID-19 rates rising, California’s Director of Public Health is urging anyone over 50 years old to have a treatment plan in place in case they get infected.
Reporter: Kate Wolffe, CapRadio

California’s COVID sick pay law offers up to 2 weeks of paid leave for reasons related to COVID – but it’s expiring at the end of this month.
Reporter: Carly Severn, KQED
Released:
Dec 13, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

KQED's statewide radio news program, providing daily coverage of issues, trends, and public policy decisions affecting California and its diverse population.