The powerful board of Southern California’s largest urban water supplier will soon vote on whether to continue funding a large share of preliminary planning work for the state’s proposed water …
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The U.S. attorney’s office in Los Angeles has filed felony criminal charges against Phillips 66, accusing the company’s Carson refinery of dumping tens of thousands of gallons of oil and …
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Wildfire smoke is polluting California, New York and beyond. Protect yourself
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Santa Ana winds caused a massive wildfire this month in Ventura County, with stunning visuals of orange skies in Oxnard reminiscent of 2020 in the San Francisco Bay Area. …
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The Biden administration has announced a range of options for new rules to address chronic water shortages and low reservoir levels on the Colorado River, a vital water source for …
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The first major atmospheric river storm to hit the West Coast this season is kicking off the rainy season with a bang, as the system rapidly strengthened — to the …
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Opinion: New California rules trade short-term climate gain for long-term health and safety
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAs long-serving members of the California Air Resources Board, we have prioritized environmental justice and community health, championing efforts to combat climate change. However, we believe state policies must thoughtfully …
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Native Americans press Biden for new national monuments in California
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA Native American-led coalition is pressing the Biden administration to designate three new national monuments in California, with some fearing the chance to protect these areas from mining, drilling and …
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RIO DE JANEIRO — President Biden made an urgent appeal to fellow world leaders Tuesday to surge money to developing nations to curb climate change as he wrapped up his final …
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NYC issues first drought warning in 22 years, pauses aqueduct repairs
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNEW YORK — New York City on Monday issued its first drought warning in 22 years after months of little rain — and will restart the flow of drinking water from …
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Bay Area child believed to be latest case of bird flu; source unknown
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCalifornia health officials reported Tuesday that a child in Alameda County tested positive for H5 bird flu last week. The source of infection is not known — although health officials …