Paper or no plastic: New bill may eliminate plastic bags in California entirely
For anyone who's shopped at Trader Joe's, it's already a familiar choice: You can carry your groceries out in a paper bag or perhaps a spare cardboard box, in a tote you brought from home or—if you're shopping lightly/daringly—by hand......»»
California carbon emissions lag behind 2030 climate targets, data show
California carbon emissions are falling, but not fast enough to reach the state's 2030 climate targets, according to data released Friday by the Air Resources Board. Leaders predicted that new and existing industry regulations would put the state on.....»»
California cracks down on another Central Valley farm area for groundwater depletion
California water regulators are cracking down on a second farming area in the San Joaquin Valley for failing to take adequate steps to curb overpumping that is depleting groundwater, causing the land to sink and damaging a canal that transports water.....»»
"Convergence" growing on global plastics treaty: UN environment chief
The UN environment chief said Sunday she was beginning to see convergence on the world's first binding treaty on plastic pollution despite differences on production caps and a tax-like plastic fee......»»
California governor signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores
California governor signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores.....»»
Scientists reviewed 7,000 studies on microplastics. Their alarming conclusion puts humanity on notice
It's been 20 years since a paper in the journal Science showed the environmental accumulation of tiny plastic fragments and fibers. It named the particles "microplastics.".....»»
‘Pride flag’ at Northern California restaurant leads to assault and hate crime investigation
‘Pride flag’ at Northern California restaurant leads to assault and hate crime investigation.....»»
‘Less than a home deposit’: Why this 24-year-old bought a $31K island instead of a house in California
‘Less than a home deposit’: Why this 24-year-old bought a $31K island instead of a house in California.....»»
Highway crash injures 8 Southern California firefighters
Highway crash injures 8 Southern California firefighters.....»»
How breaking up Google could lower your online shopping bill
A DOJ win in Google's ad tech monopoly trial could benefit everyone, experts say. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) As the US Department of Justice aims to break up Google's alleged ad tech monopoly, experts say that remed.....»»
New data science tool greatly speeds up molecular analysis of our environment
A research team led by scientists at the University of California, Riverside, has developed a computational workflow for analyzing large data sets in the field of metabolomics, the study of small molecules found within cells, biofluids, tissues, and.....»»
Double-edged STING: A new pathway involved in aging
A protein called STING, previously shown to control a pathway that contributes to antiviral signaling, also plays an important role in cellular stress clearance and cell survival, according to a new paper published in Molecular Cell......»»
Scientists track plastic waste in pristine Canada marine park
Old tires, discarded cups, and cigarette butts litter the magnificent Saguenay Fjord, a marine protected area in eastern Canada that attracts belugas and other whales seeking respite......»»
How plastic pollution poses challenge for Canada marine conservation
One of the largest producers of plastic waste per capita, Canada is struggling to protect its designated marine protected areas from this pollution, experts warn......»»
Observers detect intraday variability of blazar 1ES 1426+42.8
Astronomers report the detection of optical intraday variability of a blazar known as 1ES 1426+42.8. The new findings, presented in a paper published in the September issue of Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, could shed more light o.....»»
Cleaning the ocean has a price — and layers of complications
Pulling plastic from the ocean and recycling that into auto parts is the plan. The challenges are immense, but worth it......»»
California man discovers he"s paid his neighbor"s electricity bill for up to 18 years
California man discovers he"s paid his neighbor"s electricity bill for up to 18 years.....»»
Rain enters Southern California forecast: Here"s when
Rain enters Southern California forecast: Here"s when.....»»
Creator of fake Kamala Harris video Musk boosted sues Calif. over deepfake laws
Online influencer "Mr Reagan" accuses California of bullying humorists. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) After California passed laws cracking down on AI-generated deepfakes of election-related content.....»»
This Southern California airport is the best in North America, survey says
This Southern California airport is the best in North America, survey says.....»»
Apple teases four new partners for IDs in Wallet as California support officially launches
After announcing its plans last month, Apple is now formally rolling out support for adding IDs to Apple Wallet in California. Additionally, the company has announced that Montana, New Mexico, and West Virginia have now committed to supporting IDs.....»»