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California has lost more than half of its coastal sand dunes, first-ever assessment reveals #California

California has lost more than half of its coastal sand dunes, first-ever assessment reveals
A study conducted by UC Santa Barbara researchers and collaborators has found that California has lost more than half of its coastal dune systems. The researchers' assessment—the first of its kind for the California coast—estimates that 60% of dune systems that existed from 1850 have been lost, due to a combination of urban development, land-use changes and erosion.

"California is releasing 500,000 mosquitoes. Here's why that's a good thing"
#California #Mosquitoes

California is releasing 500,000 mosquitoes into the San Gabriel Valley. It's actually a good thing
The sterile insect technique has been adopted worldwide for nearly 70 years.

Colour me skeptical, but #Meta potentially faces USD 1.2 trillion damages in a #California trial that could change #SocialMedia forever.

No more doom scrolling or Instagram Stories? A Meta trial loss could end the social media we know
"These trials are often compared to the Big Tobacco lawsuits of the 90s, and the outcome will likely be analogous as well," one analyst told CNBC.

Garden Grove, California, Faces Plastic Chemical Leak https://www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org/blog/2026/6/2/garden-grove-california-faces-plastic-chemical-leak

Garden Grove, California, Faces Plastic Chemical Leak
While the risk of immediate catastrophe appears to have passed, plastics companies need stronger regulation to ensure Americans' safety.

"California becomes first US state to set efficiency rules for replacement tires"
#US #USA #America #California

California becomes first US state to set efficiency rules for replacement tires
Regulations that would block sale of older tires praised by environmental groups amid rightwing backlash

#StandUpForScience

I'm thinking of a trip to Napa this fall. Any recommendations on places to stay, vineyards to visit/avoid? #wine #california #napa #vineyards #grapes #viticulture

This Santa Cruz Island fox (Urocyon littoralis santacruzae) has never had to update a syllabus and it shows
#naturalist #wildlife #photography

"California Creek Restoration Helps Young Salmon Grow Twice as Fast—And Doubles Their Survival Rate"
#US #USA #America #California

California Creek Restoration Helps Young Salmon Grow Twice as Fast—And Doubles Their Survival Rate
Prairie Creek in CA has been transformed, with added wetlands for young coho salmon to grow bigger before making their journey to the ocean.

Anyone have a favorite restaurant in San Francisco to recommend? #SanFrancisco #california #restaurant #food

"California canal solar project reduces evaporation and generates power"
#US #USA #America #California

California canal solar project reduces evaporation and generates power | The Optimist Daily
A California pilot program covering irrigation canals with solar panels cut water evaporation by 70 percent and reduced aquatic weeds by 85 percent.

"Mule deer already using incomplete $20m wildlife bridge in California"
#US #USA #America #California

"The bill that brings green hydrogen into California’s clean energy grid"
#US #USA #America #California

The bill that brings green hydrogen into California’s clean energy grid | The Optimist Daily
California signed SB 1350, qualifying green hydrogen as renewable energy and addressing the overnight fossil fuel gap.

"30 Years of Volunteering Has Kept This California Creek Pristine"
#US #USA #America #California

30 Years of Volunteering Has Kept This California Creek Pristine
Through the nonprofit's tireless weeding and planting, "extraordinary progress" has been achieved there.