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Earth Talk: Washing up of gray whales on shore
Dear EarthTalk: Why are so many gray whales washing up dead on west coast beaches this spring? — Bill W.,...
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District details efforts to curtail pesticide use
There are but few certainties in this life: death, taxes, and ongoing maintenance on aging equipment and schools in the...
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LOS ANGELES – Report highlights utility failures in biggest US gas leak
A 2015 blowout at a natural gas well that led to the largest-known release of methane in U.S. history was...
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Snow in spring? California storm cheers skiing fans
Fresh snow coated the slopes of the Sierra Nevada on Thursday as a late-spring storm with winter-like potency moved through...
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Cold and rain predicted for the weekend
Santa Monica’s annual May Gray weather has settled over the city but while the traditional pattern doesn’t usually bring rain...
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Dispute over Wilmont sycamores could give way to wider protections for trees
A battle over the landmark status of two century-old sycamore trees in Wilmont has culminated in a promise from City...
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Dispute over Wilmont sycamores gives way to wider protections for trees
A battle over the landmark status of two century-old sycamore trees in Wilmont has culminated in a promise from City...
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Survey results measure scooters’ impact on driving, walking habits
About half of scooter and bicycle riders used the devices to replace a car trip but locals made up only...
Read moreEarthTalk: Water Pollution
Dear EarthTalk: I am in the market for a small motor boat to putter around in lakes near my home...
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Landmarks Commission to debate City’s fifth historic district
City staff are recommending officials deny an application to create the City’s fifth historic district citing a lack of consistency...
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