Environment
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Pier climbs off Beach Bummer list while fire debris pollutes Malibu
Water quality at California beaches sunk across the coast this season, but increased at Santa Monica Pier Beach. For the...
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Smoke from US wildfires boosting health risk for millions
Climate change in the Western U.S. means more intense and frequent wildfires churning out waves of smoke that scientists say...
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Sustainability czar leaves Santa Monica greener than he found it
The man who made Santa Monica a leader in sustainability and helped the city prepare for climate change is retiring...
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Ballona Wetlands film featured in Marina showing
Santa Monica College professor Dr. Sheila Laffey knows a thing or two about protecting the environment. When she’s not grading...
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Earth Talk – Monday, June 17, 2019
Dear EarthTalk: I suffer from occasional acne but am loathe to treat it with harsh chemicals. Do you know of...
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Keep recycling
Editor: After so proudly adopting a ‘Zero Waste Strategic Operations Plan’ in 2014, the Santa Monica City Council has —...
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Earth Talk: What the heck is a “bionic leaf” and how does it help the planet?
Brainchild of Harvard biochemist Daniel Nocera, the “bionic leaf” is a small man-made solar collector that takes sunlight and water...
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Recycling contract paused while City considers the future of local processing center
Santa Monica’s recycling program was poised to continue business as usual. The Allan Company, the city’s recycling contractor since 1993,...
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Green Cleaners
Dear EarthTalk: I’ve heard that many household cleaners contain toxic ingredients that can pollute my indoor environment. How do I...
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11th Street – LAX El Segundo Dunes: Past, Present, and Future
On Tuesday, June 11 Melodie Grubbs and The Bay Foundation will discuss ongoing restoration efforts, current vegetation patterns, and future...
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