Environment
Follow Santa Monica's environmental initiatives and coastal conservation efforts through our dedicated coverage. From beach water quality and sustainability programs to climate action plans and wildlife protection, we report on the environmental issues affecting our coastal community. Our coverage includes updates on the city's green initiatives, marine ecosystem health, and environmental policies shaping Santa Monica's sustainable future. Stay informed about beach cleanups, recycling programs, urban forestry efforts, and environmental developments that impact our community. Whether tracking local sustainability goals or following coastal conservation efforts, rely on Santa Monica Daily Press for comprehensive coverage of our city's environmental landscape.
SMMUSD to transition to 100% renewable energy
Staff, teachers and students have expressed support for the Board of Education to approve a transition to 100% renewable energy...
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Flooding, landslides as atmospheric river departs California
Southern California residents weary of a storm-soaked winter were hit Wednesday by parting shots from the season's 11th atmospheric river
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Tribes bury Southern California’s famed mountain lion, P-22
Tribal leaders, scientists and conservation advocates buried Southern California's most famous mountain lion Saturday in the mountains where the big...
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California keeps sending toxic soil to out-of-state landfills — Newsom and legislators are slow to change course
California sends toxic soil to landfills in Utah and Arizona, including sites near Native American reservations. Will lawmakers step in...
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Utilities commission explores ways to mitigate high natural gas prices
At a Tuesday hearing, regulators and industry representatives discussed the causes of high natural gas prices in California and what...
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California is lone holdout in Colorado River cuts proposal
Six Western states that rely on water from the Colorado River have agreed on a model to dramatically cut water...
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Biden’s next climate hurdle: Enticing Americans to buy green
President Joe Biden persuaded Democrats in Congress to provide hundreds of billions of dollars to fight climate change
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Thömus bike store on Montana hosts world unveiling
Imagine having an electric bike with components designed and built by the same company that produces motors for NASA’s Mars...
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Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab School Earns LEED Platinum
The Santa Monica Early Childhood Lab School has earned a LEED Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
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California’s Marine Protected Areas
The problem is simple: the plants and animals in our oceans are dying
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