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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.

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.

"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.

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"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.

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

"Warmer Waters Bring Great White Sharks to Southern California"
#US #USA #America #California

Warmer Waters Bring Great White Sharks to Southern California

"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

RE: #Utah, to be fair, #Nevada and #California are much better at conserving water than we are. We have quite wasteful water users here that could constrain their use more.
I am also a bit suspicious that this is the Trump administration picking winners and losers based on which states voted for him.
#utpol #uspol #water #ColoradoRiver

"The bill that brings green hydrogen into California’s clean energy grid"
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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.

"California’s Battery Array Is as Powerful as 12 Nuclear Power Plants. Here’s What’s on the Horizon."
#US #USA #America #California

California’s Battery Array Is as Powerful as 12 Nuclear Power Plants. Here’s What’s on the Horizon. - Inside Climate News
An expert in the state’s energy grid explains how the state is faring amid federal cuts.