Last month, I wrote that California is backsliding on climate, and that it’s mostly Gov. Gavin Newsom’s fault. I took him and his appointees to task for undermining rooftop solar, …
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Did L.A. wildfire debris worsen this year’s toxic algal bloom?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWhen scores of dead and dying sea animals began washing up on L.A.-area beaches just weeks after January’s devastating fires, the timing seemed suspicious. Harmful algae blooms had sickened marine …
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As California installs more artificial turf, health and environmental concerns multiply
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFields of plastic, or fake turf, are spreading across the Golden State from San Diego to Del Norte counties. Some municipalities and school districts embrace them, saying they are good …
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FDA proposes ban on Orange B, a food dye not used for decades
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFederal regulators are proposing to remove another artificial dye from the U.S. food supply — Orange B, a synthetic color that hasn’t been used in the U.S. for decades. The …
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Military proposal pits Marines against off-roaders and pilots.
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesLUCERNE VALLEY, Calif. — The U.S. Marine Corps tried once to occupy this remote stretch of California desert beloved by off-roaders — but officials managed eventually to broker a deal that allowed …
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As Trump guts greenhouse gas reporting, California has its own rules
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFor nearly 20 years, thousands of industrial plants across the U.S. and California have been required to track and report the greenhouse gas pollution they spew into the atmosphere. This …
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Why lightning is so terrifying on California’s highest peaks
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMegan Eskew did everything right before she climbed Mt. Whitney last month. She got in top physical shape, carefully checked the weather and, noticing a chance of thunderstorms, heeded expert …
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Over the last decade, water bills in Los Angeles County have risen nearly 60% on average, outpacing inflation and adding to financial strain for low-income households, according to a UCLA …
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Contributor: Truck makers breaking emissions deal are hurting themselves — and all Californians
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCalifornia’s air is under attack — by the very companies that promised to clean it up. In 2023, truck manufacturers struck a deal with the California Air Resources Board to …
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How can a pink dye job improve water quality in Santa Monica Bay?
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesOver the next two weeks, surfers and beachgoers in Santa Monica may spot waves that have a pink, fluorescent hue — but officials say not to worry. The luminous, pink …