Climate
With Big Bear eagle ailing, OpenAI co-founder drops $5.5M to buy land near nest
OpenAI’s Greg Brockman and his wife donated $5.5 million to conserve land near famed Big Bear eagles’ nest as Jackie remains in critical care. The $10 million goal is now met.
Still in critical condition, Big Bear eagle Jackie gets life-saving blood transfusion
Big Bear eagle Jackie is in critical condition after a blood transfusion. As veterinarians seek answers, mate Shadow fuels questions about whether he’s “seeing” another female.
California dodges a bullet on Colorado River cuts
California, Arizona and Nevada offered to cut water use to ease the Colorado River crisis. The Trump administration is set to adopt much of their proposal.
How climate change could redraw California’s wine map
Researchers from Japan’s Tohoku University published a granular investigation of California viticulture in a changing climate and found a redrawn map of prime wine regions.
Climate change keeps adding to the list of uninsurable assets, Allianz executive says
One major bank now sets loan rates for companies based on their exposure to global warming. BBVA said sectors being targeted are agriculture, real estate and leisure, as well as utilities and infrastructure. Retail clients are next.
Some birds defy overall plunge in bird numbers
Bird multitudes are slipping away on a global scale, but a new study offers hope for how we can make life easier for them.
As North America grapples with destructive wildfires, ‘super’ El Niño may offer hope
With a very strong El Niño almost certainly on its way, the southern U.S. could see extra precipitation this winter, damping wildfire risk next summer.
Rescued eagle Jackie battles anemia, inflammation. ‘It’s too early to predict the outcome’
Rescued Big Bear eagle Jackie has anemia and kidney inflammation, and remains in critical condition. However, she is eating and even fighting with care staff, according to an educational nonprofit.
Coal mines say they cut their emissions. Scientists don’t believe them
A tweak in European Union rules for reporting methane has allowed open-pit mine operators to undercount their emissions.
Super pollutants — California sues Trump administration for ignoring climate-changing fridge chemicals
The Environmental Protection Agency moved in May to loosen restrictions on climate super pollutants used in refrigeration.