California Ignores The Science As It OKs More Homes In Wildfire Zones
"Researchers say continued home building in high-risk wildfire areas threatens lives and makes big blazes more likely."
Source: LA Times, 10/08/2019
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Grazing on Public Lands Still a Source of Controversy … and Stories
As the Society of Environmental Journalists heads to Colorado this week for its annual gathering, it’s a good time to consider how to report on the vast public lands throughout the western United States. The latest TipSheet explores the history of conflict over public lands, the stories they yield and the resources needed to better report the issue.
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"Bill To Blunt Trump Environment Policy Vetoed In California"
"Engaged in environmental battles with the Trump administration on multiple fronts, California Gov. Gavin Newsom angered some allies on Friday by vetoing a bill aimed at blunting federal rollbacks of clean air and endangered species regulations in the state."
Source: AP, 09/30/2019
Water Experts Tell Trump Homeless Aren't Hurting California Water
"The Trump administration tried to pin California’s water woes on the homeless, but water quality experts say there is little connection between homeless camps and water pollution."
Source: The Hill, 09/30/2019
Report Details Extent Of PFAS Water Contamination In California
"Chemicals used for carpets and anti-stain products have been found in water sources for 7.5 million people in California, detailing the extent of the problem as state regulators work to develop safety levels for the contaminants that have been linked to cancer."
Source: AP, 09/26/2019
Wetlands: Calif. Sues EPA For Nixing Protection Of S.F. Bay Salt Ponds
"California sued the Trump administration today over EPA's refusal to extend Clean Water Act protections to salt ponds in San Francisco Bay."
Source: Greenwire, 09/25/2019
Biggest Private Sequoia Grove To Be Preserved In Conservation Deal
"ALDER CREEK GROVE, Tulare County — The all-terrain vehicle cut through heavy brush, bounced over rocks and sliced through the undergrowth as it rumbled up a steep trail toward a meadow dominated by giant sequoia trees high in the southern Sierra Nevada mountains."
Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 09/19/2019
Algae — Society’s Big, Green … and Emerging Menace
It’s poisoning fresh waters across the United States, as well as elsewhere in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa. Blue-green algae is on the rise, lingering later and later into the year. Our new Issue Backgrounder explains the contributing factors behind the potent toxin’s scourge, its societal and public health ramifications, and the many angles and resources to tell the story.
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Air Board Kills Regs on Dangerous Refinery Acid, Favors Industry Plan
"Air quality regulators on Friday killed a years-long push for stronger regulation of a dangerous acid used at two South Bay refineries that has frightened many neighbors, voting instead to accept a voluntary, oil industry pledge to enhance safety measures."
Source: LA Times, 09/09/2019
"The ‘Blob’ Is Back: New Marine Heat Wave Emerges Off West Coast"
"A massive marine heat wave that caused record warming of ocean waters off the West Coast five years ago, sending salmon numbers crashing and malnourished sea lions washing up on beaches across California and other Pacific states, is back, scientists said Thursday."
Source: San Jose Mercury News, 09/06/2019
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