Environmental News A curated set of environmental news stories brought to you by the Gottlieb Native Garden team. Home Press Environmental News Share FacebookTwitterEmail PRESS INQUIRIES Diane Shader Smith310.386.6803dianeshadersmith@gmail.com California Climate Plan Scraps New Gas Plants, Expands Carbon Capture for Fossil Fuels California Climate Plan Scraps New Gas Plants, Expands Carbon Capture for Fossil Fuels · November 21, 2022 A California state environmental agency has released a near-final version of a road map to reduce the state’s emissions to zero by the middle of the century. Grow it! Creating a monarch and pollinator waystation Grow it! Creating a monarch and pollinator waystation · November 18, 2022 One of the most beautiful pollinators – considered the king of butterflies – that will benefit from our conscious and considerate planting is the monarch. Another California desalination plant approved — the most contentious one yet Another California desalination plant approved — the most contentious one yet · November 18, 2022 The California Coastal Commission voted 8-to-2 despite the ecological risks to the Monterey Bay coast, high costs of the water and a divide between affluent and lower-income communities. Wildlife Conservation Board Funds Environmental Improvement And Acquisition Projects Wildlife Conservation Board Funds Environmental Improvement And Acquisition Projects · November 16, 2022 At its Nov. 15, 2022 quarterly meeting, the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) approved approximately $24.46 million in grants to help restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat throughout California. As California’s wells dry up, residents rely on bottled water to survive As California’s wells dry up, residents rely on bottled water to survive · November 14, 2022 In drought-parched Central Valley, thousands rely on trucked and bottled water as they wait for new wells California commission overhauls rooftop solar proposal California commission overhauls rooftop solar proposal · November 11, 2022 The CPUC’s scaled-back plan eliminates consumer fees. The original was abandoned after criticism from the governor and solar advocates that it could hurt the transition to renewable energy. Clare Rolph Wheeler 1925 – 2022 Clare Rolph Wheeler 1925 – 2022 · November 11, 2022 After a life filled with great adventure, family and friends, Clare Rolph Wheeler passed away on Sept. 13 at age 97 in her home where she was surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Stockton students brainstorm solutions to deal with city’s hyacinth problem Stockton students brainstorm solutions to deal with city’s hyacinth problem · November 4, 2022 California dedicates nearly $12.5 million to try to control the problem annually while the city of Stockton alone spends nearly $182,000 on the issue each year. Here’s how ‘xeriscaping’ your yard can help save water and money Here’s how ‘xeriscaping’ your yard can help save water and money · November 4, 2022 According to landscape experts, even small changes to the amount and types of plants you choose to grow can make a big difference in long-term water usage. California Court Blocks Harmful Dam Project in Stanislaus County California Court Blocks Harmful Dam Project in Stanislaus County · November 3, 2022 A judge has rejected plans to build a new dam in the Central Valley, ordering the Del Puerto Water District to vacate its approval of the project. 123...10...Last
