Environmental News

A curated set of environmental news stories brought to you by the Gottlieb Native Garden team.

New Xerces Fact Sheet Takes a Deeper Look at Fungicides and Their Effects on Pollinators

Much of the public discussion about pesticide harm to bees has centered on insecticides—in particular, neonicotinoids.  Fungicides, on the other hand, have long been considered relatively harmless for bees. However, a number of recent studies are calling this assumption into question.

How conservation ranching is saving grassland birds

Regenerative grazing increases plant diversity and productivity with benefits for bees, butterflies and birds.

Fun with Harvester Butterflies, Part Two

UCLA’s Energy Atlas expands to provide consumption data for most of Southern California

Amid the drumbeat of apocalyptic environmental headlines, a team of UCLA researchers is laying meticulous groundwork for sustainable cities and towns.

Climate News Round-Up: The Power of Trees!

Why is photosynthesis relevant to climate change?

Allen’s Hummingbird and global warming

Audubon research projects that it will lose as much as 90% of its climate suitable breeding range in North America. In California, this is projected to mean a loss of more than 60% of its climate suitability range in California.

This Remote Corner Of Nevada Is One Of The Darkest Places In The World

 The title doesn’t come with any legal protections, but land managers do have to adopt a lighting policy that preserves the night sky.

How to photograph wildlife ethically

A camera trap captures grizzly bears at a water hole in Yellowstone. Camera traps have minimal impact on the habitat and are one way of ensuring wild animals do not become accustomed to humans.

UCLA to lead $10 million California conservation project

UCLA scientists are leading a $10 million project to help California officials make ecologically wise decisions as the state continues to confront the effects of climate change.

Community Science Powers New Western Monarch Studies

Together, these studies contribute to our understanding of the western monarch population, including where monarchs and milkweeds occur, the habitats they rely on, and what actions are most likely to help the population recover.