The embellishment was so far-fetched, its chances of being believed were less than a wing and a prayer. When U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents questioned what was behind the …
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Monarch butterfly populations are at historic lows across West Coast
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe number of western monarch butterflies overwintering along the California coast continues to remainnear historic lows, according to a new annual count. This adds to growing concern that the population’s …
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After an enormous storm dumped 3 feet of snow on Mammoth Mountain, rookie ski patroller Claire Murphy and a partner scrambled to help make the resort safe for guests ahead …
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Climate change, electric vehicles and Delta tunnel among the focuses of gubernatorial candidate forum
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe schism between Democratic environmental ideals and California voters’ anxiety about affordability, notably gas prices, were on full display during an environmental policy forum among some of the state’s top …
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Why the concrete in data centers is a hidden source of carbon emissions
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesData centers siphon huge amounts of energy to power artificial intelligence. But their environmental footprint starts to balloon even before the first server switches on due to the immense amount …
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Advocates want $15M to help us coexist with wolves, bears and mountain lions
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCalifornia once had specialists dedicated to resolving conflict between people and wolves, mountains lions and coyotes. But after funding ran dry in 2024, the state let all but one of …
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Dutch government is ordered to protect residents on Caribbean island of Bonaire from climate change
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTHE HAGUE, Netherlands — A court on Wednesday ordered the Dutch government to draw up a plan to protect residents on the tiny Caribbean island of Bonaire from the effects of climate …
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Why faster charging could finally win over America’s EV skeptics
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe time it takes to fuel an electric vehicle, long a stumbling block to EV adoption, is shrinking in the U.S., as more capable cars and trucks plug into a …
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The Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center filed a lawsuit against Southern California Edison Tuesday, claiming the electric company was to blame for igniting last year’s Eaton fire, which destroyed the …
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Long Beach aquarium doubles capacity to care for hurt sea turtles, like ‘Porkchop’
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA hunk of romaine was easy pickings for Porkchop and her three flippers. On a rainy day last week, the green sea turtle pumped her limbs and stretched her beak …