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Southern California air board rejected pollution rules after AI-generated flood of comments #California

Southern California air board rejected pollution rules after AI-generated flood of comments
The opposition appeared overwhelming: Tens of thousands of emails poured into Southern California's top air pollution authority as its board weighed a June proposal to phase out gas-powered appliances. But in reality, many of the messages that may have swayed the powerful regulatory agency to scrap the plan were generated by a platform that is powered by artificial intelligence.

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Methyl bromide pesticide still widely used in California, raising health concerns #California

Methyl bromide pesticide still widely used in California, raising health concerns
In a new study of the continuing use in California of the pesticide methyl bromide, a known developmental, neurologic and respiratory toxin, researchers from UCLA and UC Irvine found that the compound is still in widespread use across the state, from San Diego and Los Angeles counties northward through the Central Valley.

No ICE "warehouses" in #California! Contact Schiff & Padilla, Newsom, & ABAG (https://abag.ca.gov):
"ICE is terrorizing communities across this country--California should have no part in it but I…

"California's plastic bag phaseout nears, but leftover bags remain unregulated"
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California's plastic bag phaseout nears, but leftover bags remain unregulated
On Dec. 19, at the Target store on Riverside Boulevard, stacks of plastic bags sat prominently at checkout counters—the only visible option available for shoppers at both self-checkout kiosks and traditional lanes.

No ICE "warehouses" in #California! Contact Schiff & Padilla, Newsom, & ABAG (https://abag.ca.gov):
"ICE is terrorizing communities across this country--California should have no part in it but I…

It's official! This Sunday will be the last "leap forward" in BC!
As of next November, the Vancouver time zone in British Columbia, Canada will be referred to as "Pacific Time" and will be -7GMT permanently. (same as Yukon Territory which did this 2 years ago)
The presser was pretty cute actually. They had kids with little clocks, and they danced.
I would have preferred staying at Standard Time, but this will be ok too. It's interesting that Premier Eby made a point of (gently, as there were kids) insisting the delay of 6 years since the overwhelming survey response from British Columbians to eliminate the time change was due to waiting for the US West Coast states to do the same.
Now, BC has decided to push, and to lead by example.
#BCPoli #DST #PacificTime #TimeChange #California #Oregon #Yukon #WashingtonState

FYI, data about ICE warehouses, including the proposed on in #Dublin #California: https://

"California water district plans up to 21 GW of solar on fallowed farmland"
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California water district plans up to 21 GW of solar on fallowed farmland
A California water district has adopted a long-term plan to develop up to 21 GW of solar generation on agricultural land fallowed due to water shortages.

FYI, data about ICE warehouses, including the proposed on in #Dublin #California: https://

"Trump officials sue California cities over laws to restrict fossil fuels"
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"Sea otters are California’s climate heroes"
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Sea otters are California’s climate heroes 
From kelp forests to sea grass meadows, these charismatic predators are quietly holding parts of the coast together.

"Statewide survey aims to put California’s fungi on the conservation map"
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Statewide survey aims to put California’s fungi on the conservation map
Getting to The Cedars, an ecological preserve in California’s Sonoma county, is a slog. Multiple rivers and creeks must be crossed, and it can be tough going on an often storm-destroyed road. But it’s home to a rich diversity of species found nowhere else on Earth that are uniquely adapted to serpentine soil, composed of […]

"California Company Launches Beer Made from Shower Water Using NASA-Grade Technology"
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California Company Launches Beer Made from Shower Water Using NASA-Grade Technology | Happy Eco News
Epic Cleantec launched the first commercial beer made from shower water, now available nationwide. The Shower Hour IPA and Laundry Club Kölsch use water purified through membrane filtration, reverse osmosis, and UV treatment. Buildings waste 15 percent of global drinking water, and Epic's technology demonstrates how advanced recycling systems can transform this discarded resource.

"California’s Plastic Bag Ban Strengthens Momentum for a Waste-Free Future"
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California’s Plastic Bag Ban Strengthens Momentum for a Waste-Free Future | Happy Eco News
California’s plastic bag ban highlights progress in reducing plastic waste as lawmakers consider phasing out thicker plastic bags and expanding the use of reusable alternatives. The policy influences national strategies and supports the preservation of cleaner oceans.