Arctic tundra now emits planet-warming pollution, federal report finds
Arctic tundra, which has stored carbon for thousands of years, has now become a source of planet-warming pollution.
Record Death Valley flooding ‘a once-in-1,000-year event’
Recent severe rains in Death Valley that flushed debris across roadways, damaged infrastructure and carried away cars are being described by meteorologists and park officials as a once-in 1,000-year event.
California Oak Fire Rages Out of Control as Biden Mulls Climate Emergency
Climate campaigners have warned that the U.S. president is “fighting fire with the trickle from a garden hose.”
Lake Mead nears dead pool status as water levels hit another historic low
If the reservoir dips below 895ft, Lake Mead would reach dead pool, carrying enormous consequences for millions of people across Arizona, California, Nevada and parts of Mexico.
California Breaks Record by Achieving 100% Renewable Energy for the First Time
As Earth Month drew to a close, the state of California was recently able to produce virtually all of their energy needs from renewable sources for the first time ever.
California to test solar panels on canals as major source of energy
In a first for the US, the state of California has given a $20m grant to a project that will test the benefits of covering canals with solar panels to generate electricity and reduce evaporation, thus conserving the state’s scarce water.
Big Bear Bald Eagle Couple Is Expecting Any Day Now
A Big bear couple is expecting offspring soon, and like any soon-to-be parents, Jackie and Shadow have a lot to discuss.
To Protect ‘Web of Life,’ California Proposal Would Ban Bee-Killing Neonics
“Our pollinators are threatened. We know the cause, and it’s time to take action.”
Big California storm dumps snow, drenches parched regions
Motorists spun out on whitened mountain passes and residents wielded umbrellas that flopped in the face of fierce winds as Northern California absorbed even more rain and snow on Monday, bringing the possibility of rockslides and mudslides to areas scarred by wildfires following an especially warm and dry fall across the U.S. West.
Wildfires killed thousands of sequoias in southern Sierra Nevada
As many as 3,600 giant sequoias perished in the flames of the twin wildfires that ignited during a lightning storm in early September and rampaged through 27 groves of the behemoths in the southern Sierra Nevada, National Park Service officials said Friday.
Toxic fracking waste is leaking into California groundwater
The research leaves little doubt: California is facing massive groundwater contamination.
California Vineyards Use Owls Instead of Pesticides
Winemakers must pay close attention to their soil, the rain, the heat, and the sunlight. But rodents like gophers and mice can wreak havoc on a vineyard. Rather than turning to rodenticides to deter pests, graduate students at Humboldt State University in California are testing a more natural approach by using owls.
California is banning gas-powered leaf blowers, lawn mowers, and weed trimmers
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Saturday to ban gas-powered lawn equipment as early as 2024.
Bumblebee population increases 116 times over in ‘remarkable’ Scotland rewilding project
‘The sound of traffic and a uniform sea of barley have been replaced by the most beautiful meadows, full of wildflowers, young saplings and the buzz of bees’
Barbados Completes World’s First ‘Debt-for-Climate’ Swap
Barbados has secured the world’s first “debt-for-climate” swap to finance crucial water and sewage projects that will help the island cope with the destructive impacts of climate change.
Killer whales have found new homes in the Arctic Ocean, potentially reshaping marine ecology
The vast ice sheets that historically kept killer whales out of the Arctic Ocean are melting as the region rapidly warms.
Pollution in Delhi hits record high, cloaking city in smog
India’s capital, Delhi, imposes emergency measures including closing schools and offices and barring heavy vehicles.
Denmark will plant 1 billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest
Danish lawmakers on Monday agreed on a deal to plant one billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest and natural habitats over the next two decades in an effort to reduce fertilizer usage.