Climate
Heavier storms and longer dry spells are drying California and the West
As more rain is concentrated in heavier storms, many parts of California and the western U.S. are drying, new research shows.
Solar firm plans $750 million in power grids in four African nations
Renewvia Energy Corp., which builds self-sufficient solar-powered mini-grids, is expanding into settlements in four African nations as efforts grow to address the shortage of power on the continent.
Air conditioning battery program for renters could help cities manage heat waves
A renter-friendly pilot program in New York City is aiming to reduce strain on the power grid while helping customers with power bills
L.A. quietly fires its first chief heat officer
Marta Segura stepped into the new role in 2022 amid a dramatic increase in climate-fueled heat events.
After exile, California tribes could help oversee ancestral redwoods again
A fight over California’s redwood forests pits tribes and environmentalists against loggers as lawmakers consider a bill to reimagine the state’s 14 demonstration forests.
Eco-friendly toilet papers are trendy, but which you choose matters
Toilet paper, a product that is used for a few seconds before being disposed of forever, is made with energy-intensive manufacturing processes and chemicals like chlorine that pollute the environment
Mezcal’s popularity is booming in the U.S. That comes with a growing cost to Mexico
Production of mezcal in Mexico is booming, but producers struggle to balance economic survival with environmental protection.
More than a media mogul, Ted Turner leaves behind a conservation legacy
Ted Turner often framed conservation as essential for human survival
Footage shows Central Valley dairy workers kicking young calves, pulling them with pliers
Workers at Agresti Calf Ranch in the Central Valley also were spotted removing animals’ horns, apparently without anesthesia.
After exile, California tribes could help oversee ancestral redwoods again
A fight over California’s redwood forests pits tribes and environmentalists against loggers as lawmakers consider a bill to reimagine the state’s 14 demonstration forests.