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"Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump’s California Water Plan" [1]

"A federal court on Monday temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to pump more water to the agricultural Central Valley, which critics said would threaten endangered species and salmon runs."

Agriculture [2]
Environmental Politics [3]
Laws & Regulations [4]
Water & Oceans [5]
Public [6]
California [7]
Source: AP [8], 05/13/2020
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Could Combined Sewer Overflows Be a COVID-19 Threat? [9]

For reporters investigating the coronavirus-environment connection, you might look to the untreated sewage that can sometimes overflow municipal systems during wet weather, possibly bringing the novel pathogen to beaches and other places where people can get sick from it. The latest TipSheet takes a look at the reality, plus provides story ideas and reporter resources.

SEJ Publication Types: 
TipSheet [10]
Topics on the Beat: 
Disasters [11]
Environmental Health [12]
Environmental Studies [13]
Government [14]
Health [15]
Journalism & Media [16]
Laws & Regulations [4]
People & Population [17]
Pollution [18]
Waste [19]
Water & Oceans [5]
Region: 
National (U.S.) [20]
California [7]
International [21]
Europe [22]
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Public [6]
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California Utility Announces 770 Megawatts of Battery Storage (A Lot) [23]

"Southern California Edison plans to build seven storage projects on a fast timetable despite the economic disruption of the coronavirus."

Climate Change [24]
Economy & Business [25]
Energy & Fuel [26]
Technology [27]
Public [6]
California [7]
Source: InsideClimate News [28], 05/08/2020
  • Read more about California Utility Announces 770 Megawatts of Battery Storage (A Lot) [23]

As Salton Sea Spews Harmful Dust, Imperial Valley Water Wars Heat Up [29]

"The people of California’s Imperial Valley can be as unforgiving as the region’s harsh desert climate. It’s been 16 years since Bruce Kuhn cast the fateful vote to transfer tens of billions of gallons of Colorado River water from the valley’s sprawling farms to thirsty coastal cities, reshaping water politics in California and across the West."

Agriculture [2]
Environmental Health [12]
Water & Oceans [5]
Public [6]
California [7]
Source: LA Times [30], 04/28/2020
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"Western Water: Trump Opens Floodgates, And Acrimony Swamps Calif." [31]

"On the campaign trail in 2016, President Trump swung into California's agricultural hub and vowed to deliver more water to the drought-ridden state's farmers."

Agriculture [2]
Environmental Politics [3]
Laws & Regulations [4]
Water & Oceans [5]
Public [6]
California [7]
Source: Greenwire [32], 04/28/2020
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"S. California Mountain Lions Get Temporary Endangered Species Status" [33]

"The state Fish and Game Commission on Thursday set the stage for a fierce environmental battle by granting temporary endangered species status to the several hundred cougars still roaming Southern California and the Central Coast."

Biodiversity [34]
Laws & Regulations [4]
Wildlife [35]
Public [6]
California [7]
Source: LA Times [36], 04/20/2020
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Redwoods: Logging And Tree Sitting Continue, As Pandemic Shuts Mills [37]

"The coronavirus has shut down most of Humboldt County, as it has the rest of the state, but some traditions of northwest California endure: Loggers keep felling redwoods, and eco-activists keep putting their bodies on the limbs to stop them."

Activism [38]
Disasters [11]
Environmental Politics [3]
Forests [39]
Public [6]
California [7]
Source: LA Times [40], 04/17/2020
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"California Says it Will Fill Gaps in Lax EPA Enforcement" [41]

"California’s top environmental agency said it would “fill any enforcement gaps” left by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s decision last month to relax oversight in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic."

Disasters [11]
Environmental Health [12]
Laws & Regulations [4]
Public [6]
California [7]
Source: Bloomberg Environment [42], 04/16/2020
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Scientists Say Joshua Trees May Warrant Listing As Threatened Species [43]

"Joshua trees face the risk of extinction after decades of development, drought and more frequent wildfires due to climate change in their Mojave Desert stronghold, according to state wildlife authorities who are recommending that the trees be considered for listing as an endangered species."

Biodiversity [34]
Forests [39]
Laws & Regulations [4]
Public [6]
California [7]
Source: LA Times [44], 04/15/2020
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Coyotes, Bobcats And Bears: Wildlife Reclaiming Yosemite National Park [45]

"Yosemite Village is normally a crush of humanity and traffic congestion. On Saturday, it was peaceful like few times before — the only sounds coming from the wind and the few local residents."

Biodiversity [34]
Disasters [11]
Natural Resources [46]
Wildlife [35]
Public [6]
California [7]
Source: LA Times [47], 04/14/2020
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