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Earth Talk – Is the permafrost melting
Dear EarthTalk: How is melting permafrost affecting communities in the Arctic and beyond? -- William James, Barre, VT In the...
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California mountains blanketed in snow after March storms
California mountains are blanketed in snow and much of the state has had plenty of rain in a remarka
Read moreEarth Talk – Coronavirus and carbon
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I feel weird asking
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Southern California gets rain, but less than expected
Associated Press Much-needed rain fell intermittently across Southern California on Tuesday but in
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Girl Scouts visit the beach
On Jan. 21, The Bay Foundation staff’s Karina Alvarez and Nick Pilaud gave a tozur, along with th
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Climate Hope Fest draws speakers from NASA, Bay Foundation
Santa Monica environmental speaker Belinda Waymouth (denim jacket glasses) hosted the Climate Hope Fest at the Electric Lodge in Venice...
Read moreTrump delivers on pledge for wealthy California farmers
ELLEN KNICKMEYER and ADAM BEAM Associated Press Hoisting the spoils of victories in California’s
Read moreEarthtalk – Cleaning Up Contaminated Sites Naturally With….Fungi?
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: How is it that fung
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Southern California winds topple trucks, bring down trees
Strong winds swept Southern California again early Tuesday, toppling big rigs onto their sides and downing trees. At least six...
Read moreEarth Talk – Green scooting
Dear EarthTalk: What’s the environmental impact of these dockless e-scooters I see all over town n
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