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Ruthless parasite plagues monarch butterflies
Monarch butterflies, one of the most iconic insects of North America, are increasingly plagued by a debilitating parasite, a new analysis shows.
CA Gets a “D” on the 2022 Environmental Scorecard
California only got a “D” grade on this year’s Environmental Scorecard, a report card put out each year since 1973 by the nonprofit California Environmental Voters.
California Court Rules Against Big Bear Development Over Wildfire Concerns, Harms to Rare Plant
Lakeside Homes Would Destroy Federally Threatened Ash Grey Paintbrush
State, local leaders urge residents to conserve water amid a worsening drought in California
Advocates also tell KCRA 3 officials need to step up their efforts in response to the situation
Audubon Welcomes Environmental Policy and Financial Leaders to National Board
New directors bring decades of expertise in financial health and innovative environmental policy strategies in sustainability and renewable energy to protect air, water and land for birds and people.
California wants to eradicate microplastics. Will a new strategy be enough?
California is trying to get ahead of the problem, becoming the first US state to put in place a comprehensive plan for tackling microplastics.
The People Still Searching for Gold in California’s Hills
While the Gold Rush of the 1850s may be over, there are still prospectors trying to find their fortune. But at what environmental cost?
Wildfires are getting worse across the globe. How does California compare?
An alarming new United Nations report warns that the number of extreme wildfires is expected to increase 50% globally by the end of the century, and that governments are largely unprepared for the burgeoning crisis.
Why Do Environmental Justice Advocates Oppose Carbon Markets? Look at California, They Say
Activists have long warned that cap and trade would jeopardize states’ efforts to reduce carbon emissions and increase pollution in communities of color. New reports back up those assertions.
Wildlife Conservation Board Funds Environmental Improvement And Acquisition Projects
At its Feb. 24, 2022 quarterly meeting, the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) approved approximately $64.39 million in grants to help restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat throughout California.