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Fire crews in AlmerÃa, Spain, conducted controlled burns around a wildfire that erupted late Thursday in a semi-arid region. Favorable weather was expected to aid firefighting…
$60K Granted to Students Committed to Safeguarding Southern California’s Iconic River
The Utom Conservation Fund has awarded $60,000 in scholarships and fellowships to students focused on conserving the Santa Clara River, also called Utom. Five undergraduate students…
Record heat and a reduced snowpack in California have raised alarms about an increased risk of severe wildfires this summer and fall, with some areas slipping…
Southern California Edison Projects Modest Growth in 2026 Amid Rising Wildfire Expenses
Southern California Edison (SCE) has initiated a Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program to potentially compensate tens of thousands of victims from the Eaton Fire. During a recent…
Salmon Make a Comeback in Southern Oregon’s Williamson and Sprague Rivers After Dam Removal
In October 2025, Chinook salmon reached areas above Upper Klamath Lake in Southern Oregon for the first time in over 100 years. This milestone follows the…
Shaping Southern Shores: The Influence of Ancient Human-Environment Relationships in Coastal Ecosystems
Summary of "Coastal Erosion in China under Climate Change" Cai et al. (2009) investigate the effects of global climate change on coastal erosion in China, emphasizing…
A Southern Arizona environmental non-profit, the Borderlands Restoration Network, is facing a funding crisis due to over $1.2 million of federally approved funds being frozen, affecting…
Trash, especially plastic, is a significant global pollutant affecting both populated and remote areas, including oceans and rivers. Plastic waste constitutes 60%-80% of litter in freshwater…
Latest Developments on Southern California Wildfires: Ventura County and Palisades Fires Update
California Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove is calling for a thorough investigation into the issues faced by Altadena, a historically Black community impacted by a recent fire. She…