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Redlands to Host 'Food Systems for Climate Resilience' Forum

Local farmers and activists to discuss how climate change impacts regional food production and solutions.

Carson's Bixby Marsh: An Urban Oasis for Wildlife

The 17-acre wetland is home to over 100 plant and animal species, offering a rare refuge in the industrial area.

Avian Malaria Poses Extinction Threat to Hawaiian Forest Birds

New study finds nearly all Hawaiian forest birds can spread the disease, fueling widespread transmission by mosquitoes

32-Year No-Till Study Shows Benefits in Paraguay

Research also highlights the history of California's Conservation Agriculture Systems Innovation project and a review of regenerative agriculture in Europe

California Mountain Lions Deemed 'Threatened' in Certain Regions

State wildlife officials move to protect isolated coastal cougar populations facing habitat loss and inbreeding.

California Grants Mountain Lions Threatened Species Status

New protections aim to boost genetic diversity and prevent extinction of big cats in the state

Frog Love Songs and Sounds of Climate Change

UC Davis study finds temperature affects male frogs' mating calls, with implications for conservation

Frog Serenades Echo Climate Change Impact

Study finds male frogs' mating calls change with water temperature, signaling breeding conditions to females

California Grants New Protections to Threatened Mountain Lions

Isolated by freeways and cities, coastal mountain lions risk inbreeding to extinction.

Climate Change Alters Frog Mating Calls

Warming Temperatures Shift Frog Courtship Songs, Impacting Breeding Cycles

What if 1 in 10 People Changed Habits to Fight Climate Change?

Calculations show individual actions can have a big impact when multiplied across millions.

What If 1 in 10 People Changed Everyday Habits?

Calculations show individual actions can have a significant impact on reducing carbon emissions.

What if 1 in 10 People Changed Habits?

Calculations show individual actions can have a significant climate impact.

Yolo Bypass Offers Proof That Nature-Based Solutions Can Work at Scale

The massive floodplain in California's Central Valley demonstrates the effectiveness of ecosystem-based approaches to addressing societal challenges.

Tule Fog Aids Central Valley Fruit and Nut Crops

Prolonged periods of dense fog help offset late arrival of cold temperatures, providing adequate chilling for trees

Noise Pollution Hurts Birds: Fixes Possible

New research shows human-made sounds impact bird behavior, physiology and fitness, but solutions exist

Rare Sierra Nevada Red Fox Collared for First Time

Researchers successfully fitted a GPS collar on one of the fewer than 50 remaining Sierra Nevada red foxes, a major milestone for conservation efforts.

Metropolitan Completes Environmental Review for Pure Water Southern California

Major milestone clears way for potential development of one of the world's largest water recycling programs

Gray wolf spotted in north L.A. County for first time in over a century

The 3-year-old female wolf traveled over 370 miles from Plumas County to reach the area near Pyramid Lake.

San Diego Sees Momentum on Tijuana River Cleanup

New treatment upgrades and cross-border agreements aim to curb decades of pollution, but long-term success will hinge on maintenance and follow-through.

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