Some wildfire suppressants may be unleashing heavy metals into the...
The widespread use of certain chemical or synthetic fire suppressants may be leading to heavy metal contamination in wildfire-prone areas, a new study has found. Wildland firefighters often supplement...
View ArticleLarge herbivores have been living in Yellowstone for 2,300 years: Study
Large herbivores, such as bison and elk, have lived continuously in Yellowstone National Park for more than two millennia, a new study has confirmed. Despite the near-extinction of bison in North...
View ArticleNewsom signs executive order to curb electricity costs for Californians
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Wednesday signed an executive order that aims to provide residents with some respite amid rising electricity prices. That anticipated relief would be achieved...
View ArticleCalifornia inks sustainable aviation fuel deal with major airlines
California signed an agreement Wednesday with the country's leading passenger and cargo airlines to accelerate the use of sustainable aviation fuels across the state. The California Air Resources...
View ArticleColorado ballot measure to ban big cat hunting raises clashing conservation...
Colorado wildlife experts are at odds over whether a ballot measure to ban the hunting of certain wildcats would help or hurt the formidable felines that have long been intrinsic to Rocky Mountain...
View ArticleColorado gray wolves venture to southernmost point since their reintroduction
Colorado gray wolves have ventured the farthest south yet since their reintroduction to the Centennial state almost a year ago, parks officials announced this weekend. GPS signals from a collared gray...
View ArticleCalifornia scientists unlock new key to mosquito-borne disease spread
Male mosquitoes that fail to hear potential females do not end up mating — a phenomenon that could have major implications for insect-borne disease spread, a new study has determined. The mating...
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Global climate community braces for Trump 2.0
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View ArticleClimate change is drying out the US West, even when rain pours: Study
Climate change-induced warming is drying out the American West by not only reducing precipitation, but also by accelerating evaporation — even amid adequate rainfall, a new study has found....
View ArticleCalifornia Gov. Newsom calls for special legislative session after Trump win
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) issued a proclamation Thursday to convene a special session of the state Legislature, with the goal of preserving civil rights and enabling potential litigation ahead...
View ArticleBiden administration tightens sage grouse protections ahead of second Trump term
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on Friday issued updates aimed at strengthening its proposed protections for the greater sage grouse — an iconic bird that inhabits public lands across the U.S....
View ArticleCalifornia air regulators approve controversial standards that could affect...
California regulators have approved plans to strengthen the state's carbon reduction standards — a move that opponents fear could drive up gasoline prices. The decision, which occurred following a...
View ArticleClimate scores big wins in ballot measures across US West
Voters across the U.S. West granted efforts to combat climate change resounding wins in state- and local-level ballot measures, amid expectations that President-elect Trump's administration will roll...
View ArticlePersonal care product use during pregnancy, lactation may increase exposure...
The use of certain personal care products during pregnancy or lactation may be linked to increased levels of "forever chemicals" in both blood plasma and breast milk, a new study has found. While past...
View ArticleExtreme weather is ramping up toxic nitrate pollution in groundwater: Study
Climate-driven extreme weather conditions, such as droughts and intense precipitation, may be accelerating the pace at which toxic nitrates are polluting groundwater, a recent study has found. Heavy...
View ArticleEx-leader of Bureau of Reclamation calls for Trump administration to...
A progressive civil servant who led the Bureau of Reclamation under former President Clinton is now urging the incoming Trump administration to eliminate his former agency — an entity he has long...
View ArticleKey Colorado River basins could be at a tipping point: Study
Six key watersheds along the Colorado River have become increasingly vulnerable to drought and could be nearing a point of no return, a new study has found. These basins, located in Colorado's...
View ArticleCalifornia scientists unveil policy blueprint for stopping global plastic...
The uniform adoption of just four waste management policies around the world could eliminate more than 90 percent of the planet’s plastic waste and nearly a third of associated carbon emissions by...
View ArticleCalifornia mountain lions are adapting to human schedules: Study
Mountain lions in the greater Los Angeles region are consciously shifting their activity to avoid interacting with human residents, a new study has found. Big cats living in areas with higher levels...
View ArticlePlastic bag bans can sometimes backfire: Study
Policies aimed at curbing the use of single-use plastic bags have sometimes accomplished the opposite of their intentions, a new study has found. When two Texas cities prohibited stores from giving...
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