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Efforts Underway to Protect California's Giant Sequoias from Wildfires

Partnership aims to reduce fire risk and restore ancient groves after devastating losses in recent years

Drone Footage Captures Surfers Skimming Over Juvenile Great White Sharks

Scientists link early shark sightings to warm water and possible El Niño conditions

Naomi White's Landscapes of Illusion and Possibilities Confront the Climate Crisis

The artist's mixed-media collages disrupt 19th-century survey photographs to imagine a more just and equitable future.

No-Till Farming Helps Growers Beat Dust Regulations

New EPA crackdown on PM-10 dust emissions forces California farmers to adopt conservation practices.

Genetic Tests Link Destructive California Nutria to Oregon Population

Findings suggest illegal human reintroduction of the invasive rodents

San Francisco Gears Up for Massive Climate Week

Annual event draws 80,000 attendees for sustainability events across the city.

San Francisco Unveils Updated Climate Plan Targeting Net-Zero Emissions by 2040

The plan aims to cut emissions, reduce household costs, and improve public health through expanded renewable energy, electrification, and green initiatives.

Scientists Discover Unexpected Pacific Ocean Cooling Mechanism

Intensified wind-driven upwelling may temporarily offset some effects of global warming on marine ecosystems.

California Dairies Turn to Triple-Cropping Forages

Conservation tillage practices enable more crops per year, helping dairies meet new waste discharge regulations.

No-Till Farming Tackles Moisture and Dust Challenges in California

Conservation educator Jeff Mitchell shares how California farmers are adopting no-till and strip-till practices with help from global pioneers.

No-Till Farming Helps Farmers Meet New Air Quality Standards

Reduced tillage and fewer equipment passes can lower dust emissions and comply with federal regulations.

Starving Seabirds Wash Up Along San Diego Coast

Rescue efforts intensify as SeaWorld steps in to aid emaciated cormorants, pelicans, and murres

Many Growers Harvest Higher No-Till Yields Than University Research Shows

Experts explain why real-world no-till farming often outperforms small-scale university studies

Bay Area Dungeness Crab Season to Close April 30 for Whale Protection

Experimental whale-safe gear will be allowed starting May 7 to resume fishing

Get Oil Out! Fights Risky Sable Oil Pipeline Proposal in Santa Barbara

Environmental group warns of potential for another devastating oil spill on the California coast

Aerial Firefighting Fleet Brings Diverse Capabilities to Wildfire Battles

From massive air tankers to nimble helicopters, specialized aircraft play a critical role in combating blazes.

Sick Seabirds Overwhelm SeaWorld Rescue Efforts

Experts link spike in distressed birds to ongoing ocean heat wave

One in Five Gray Whales Fail to Exit San Francisco Bay

Researchers raise alarm over high mortality rate of whales entering the bay

Goats Enlisted for Eco-Friendly Brush Clearance in Pasadena's Arroyo Seco

600 goats will graze on fire-prone vegetation to reduce wildfire risk in the natural area.

Seabirds Dying from Starvation Along California Coast

SeaWorld San Diego sees surge in rescue calls as birds struggle to find food amid ocean heat wave