A Berkely professor makes a surprise ‘total turnaround’ in a study funded by doubters of global warming. Source of this article: The Los Angeles Times, July 30, 2012 WASHINGTON – The verdict is in: Global warming is occurring and emissions of greenhouse gases caused by human activity are the main Read more…
A trove of oil shale may be a boon. But the science to extract fuel is imperfect, and locals worry about their water supplies, which ultimately feed Southern California reservoirs. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, December 28, 2008 By Julie Cart Reporting from Salt Lake City — Read more…
Concern over fires is cited in killing the city’s deal with conservancy. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, December 6, 2007 To the relief of residents in fire-prone canyon areas, the Malibu City Council voted 5 to 0 Wednesday to ask the California Coastal Commission to certify an Read more…
Some Bradbury residents say it should be a wake-up call for the city to take a more hands-on approach to dealing with the animals. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, July 14, 2007 Those who live against the San Gabriel Mountains in Bradbury and surrounding foothill neighborhoods are Read more…
Beetles are killing tens of millions of trees, and there’s no stopping them Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, August 27, 2006. By Stephanie Simon, Times Staff Writer VAIL, Colo. — For 35 years, Peter Runyon has been photographing the stunning landscapes of this Rocky Mountain resort. His Read more…
With the easy sources tapped out and the region’s thirst growing, officials adopt new technologies and habits to stretch supplies. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, June 11, 2006 A powerful thirst is building in Southern California as forecasters predict the addition of about 2 million new households Read more…
Proceeds from U.S. acreage outside Zion park would be used for local development. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, June 6, 2006. By Julie Cart, Times Staff Writer ST. GEORGE, Utah — Its mild climate, stunning scenery and proximity to several national parks have helped make Washington County Read more…
The EPA wants to drop the clean-air rules for rural areas. An official with the air quality district for Owens Valley calls it ‘outrageous.’ Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, January 18, 2006 Bush administration officials are moving to strip significant clean-air protections from broad areas of California Read more…
U.S. Sides With Hunters, Who Clash With Naturalists on Well Issue Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, March 4, 2005. By JULIE CART, Times Staff Writer A quarrel over waterholes in the Mojave is pitting hunters against naturalists, the needs of game animals against those of federally protected Read more…
As bark beetles and drought devastate trees, debate grows over how to deal with the threat. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, April 24, 2004. Louis Sahagun | Times Staff Writer Half of all the pine trees between Idyllwild and Lake Arrowhead are expected to be dead Read more…