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California utility grid reliabilty faces questions as state phases out natural gas plants
Some fear the phasing out of the backup plants could pose problems for the state’s electrical grid security.
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Hottest El Niño ever could kill up to 451K in six months, scientists claim — warning of a deadly new normal
Unfortunately, the experts predict that these anomalous temps are “postcards from the future," claiming that these alarming figures could become the new normal in just decades.
California sued over ‘pay-to-play’ fee forcing businesses to fund ‘green research’
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control began requiring spray foam manufacturers to pay two cents for every pound sold in the state.
Super El Niño breaks record months before peak as scientists warn of worst season in 1,000 years
While still months away from reaching its peak, the super El Niño is already shattering temperature records.
California’s off-road paradise threatened as dune-buggy fans fight to keep beloved beach open
California’s legendary dune-buggy playground is under siege.
Human urine is melting an astonishing 150 tons of ice and snow on Mount Everest every year
Mount Everest is yet another landmark under threat from live "streamers."
Gavin Newsom’s touted $500B ‘Saudi Arabia of lithium’ dream stalls in Salton Sea – thanks to red tape
The southern end of the Salton Sea contains rich sources of lithium, a mineral used for electric car batteries, cellphones and other electronics.
Mysterious island emerges in Canadian lake then disappears in a matter of days
The bizarre floating landmass was spotted in British Columbia’s Williston Reservoir—a sprawling man-made lake north of Mackenzie—earlier this month.
Nepal flood sparks fears that the US’ most dangerous volcano could unleash similar catastrophe at home
A Mount Rainier lahar could wipe out up to 60,000 people.
California native tribes lead charge to reopen one of the longest free-flowing rivers in the US
After years of negotiating, the dams are coming down.
America’s favorite vegetable under major threat of looming California droughts: new research
Their results showed that a severe drought in California could cause shipments to fall by 20%.
California’s new rules on tires spark widespread backlash over massive regulatory overreach
The California Energy Commission unanimously approved new rules Monday that will phase out the sale of replacement tires that don’t meet the state’s energy-efficiency standards.
California’s water and power supply threatened as Lake Powell hits record low
Lake Powell fell to an elevation of 3,519.91 feet above sea level Saturday — edging below the previous record set in April 2023.
Jay Leno’s bid to save vintage rides from California’s smog cops
Leno’s Law would extend California’s smog check exemption to qualifying classic and collectible vehicles manufactured from 1976 to pre-1985.
School of rays spotted in NYC waterway gives hope that toxic dumping site is cleaning up
A “fever” of cownose rays was spotted in Newtown Creek, sparking hope the notoriously polluted waterway is finally cleaning up.
New lowest temperature on Earth just recorded amid global heatwave
Last month, Earth dropped to its coldest temperature in 14 years.
Trump plan sets groundwork for California’s water future
The Trump administration has released its long-awaited 10-year plan for dealing with worsening water shortages along the Colorado River.
Terrifying ‘fire clouds’ are adding fuel to the inferno scorching Europe
Scientists are sounding the alarm: "These cells are unstoppable."
Most contaminated US beaches revealed as California takes disgusting crown
It has a real poo-nami.
Wildfire smoke linked to dramatic drop in IVF pregnancy success: study
New Yorkers woke up again Friday to “unhealthy” air quality levels.