Environmental News

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

Pollution cleanup method destroys toxic “forever chemicals”

Pollution cleanup method destroys toxic “forever chemicals” · December 30, 2022

Breakthrough process was developed by UCR scientists for drinking water treatment and toxic site remediation

These environmental laws go into effect in 2023. Their consequences will take decades to measure

These environmental laws go into effect in 2023. Their consequences will take decades to measure · December 29, 2022

Several of the environmental bills Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law this fall likely won’t lead to immediate changes for Californians. But they are expected to have profound long term effects.

Fusion breakthrough is a milestone for climate, clean energy

Fusion breakthrough is a milestone for climate, clean energy · December 23, 2022

Scientists announced Tuesday that they have for the first time produced more energy in a fusion reaction than was used to ignite it — a major breakthrough in the decades-long quest to harness the process that powers the sun.

Energy & Environment — California cuts incentives for rooftop solar

Energy & Environment — California cuts incentives for rooftop solar · December 23, 2022

California OK’ed plans to reduce incentives for rooftop solar installation. Meanwhile, the Energy Department announced it will buy back up to 3 million barrels of oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

A Solar Project to Restore Prairie and Pollinators

A Solar Project to Restore Prairie and Pollinators · December 15, 2022

A Restorative Energy Project Takes Shape in Rancho Seco

Forget honey bees. This L.A. artist finds meaning chasing California native bees

Forget honey bees. This L.A. artist finds meaning chasing California native bees · December 15, 2022

Artist-turned-community scientist Krystle Hickman quit the 9-to-5 life to find her passion: photographing California’s endangered native bees.

San Diego County supervisors OK multi-year program to increase native plants in region

San Diego County supervisors OK multi-year program to increase native plants in region · December 15, 2022

San Diego County supervisors voted 4-0 Wednesday in favor of a multi-year program to increase the use of native plants in the region.

Supervisors Approve Program to Promote Native Plants

Supervisors Approve Program to Promote Native Plants · December 14, 2022

County supervisors approved developing a program Wednesday to promote the use of native plants.

San Diego County Supervisors OK Program to Increase Use of Native Plants

San Diego County Supervisors OK Program to Increase Use of Native Plants · December 14, 2022

San Diego County supervisors voted 4-0 Wednesday in favor of a multi-year program to increase the use of native plants in the region.

Non-native bees discovered in Canada may pose serious threat to native mason bee populations

Non-native bees discovered in Canada may pose serious threat to native mason bee populations · December 8, 2022

The non-native mason bees (Osmia cornifrons and Osmia taurus) originate from northern Asia and were introduced to North America more than 50 years ago as crop pollinators.

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