California
Satellite Imagery Shows Northern California Kelp Forests Have Collapsed
Researchers say they're not sure these iconic coastal ecosystems will be able to make a comeback anytime soon
Climate Change Lays Waste to Butterflies Across American West
Study documents declines across hundreds of species over recent decades, and finds years featuring warmer, drier autumns are particularly deadly
Wildfire Smoke Is More Damaging to Respiratory Health Than Other Sources of Air Pollution
Smoke exposure was associated with more hospital admissions than equivalent amounts of non-wildfire emissions
Sick of Quarantine Cooking? New Companies Let Chefs Prepare Homemade Meals for You
Startups like Shef and WoodSpoon give Covid-impacted professional chefs and excellent home cooks a platform for sharing their food
California’s First-Ever Gigafire Blazes Through the State, Scorching More Than One Million Acres
Scientists say that hotter and drier conditions resulting from climate change have fueled this record-breaking fire
West Coast Cities Experienced World’s Worst Air Quality in September
Minuscule particles in smoke may cause long-term health impacts, which will overlap with flu season and the Covid-19 pandemic
In 'a Huge Victory,' California’s Joshua Tree Becomes the First Plant Protected Due to Climate Change
Experts say that climate change will decimate the population of Joshua trees, but California is taking action
West Coast Wildfire Smoke Reported as Far East as the Netherlands
Hazy skies covered the United States and parts of Europe this week as jet streams pushed fumes eastward
Photographs Capture Eerie Skies That Cloaked the Bay Area in an Orange Glow
Smoke from more than 20 major fires burning in the surrounding region shrouded the city through the morning hours
Wildfire Burns California’s Oldest State Park—but Most Redwoods Should Recover Soon
However, the park lost its historic core infrastructure, including headquarters, amphitheater and campgrounds
In California, More Acres Have Burned in the 2020 Fire Season Than in All of 2019
Over 500,000 acres have burned in California, sparked by dry lightning storms and an extreme heat wave
How the Australian Finger Lime Could Save American Citrus
Scientists found the gene that makes finger limes impervious to a disease turning oranges green and bitter
Olivia de Havilland, Star of Hollywood's Golden Age, Dies at 104
The actress is perhaps best known for her portrayal of Melanie Hamilton in "Gone With the Wind"
North American Rabbits Face a Deadly Virus
The hemorrhagic virus has infected in domestic rabbits since 2018, and it's now spreading in the wild population
Marching Bands Make Seismic Waves at the Rose Parade
A fiber optic cable system for sensing earthquakes also gives marching bands a new source of bragging rights
These California Wineries Are Hosting Virtual Wine Tastings
Sheltering in place doesn’t mean you have to give up the best of wine country's offerings
This Art Campaign Wants You to Participate in the 2020 Census
Due to COVID-19, Art + Action's "Come to Your Census" project has pivoted from posters and events to social media and online outreach
Take a Free Virtual Tour of the Winchester Mystery House
The California landmark is closed, but you can explore its bizarre architectural features from afar
Your Butterfly Photos Could Help Monarch Conservation
As monarchs leave their winter hideaways, conservationists are seeking assistance in studying their migration routes
California to Apologize for Incarceration of Japanese Americans During WWII
In new legislation, the state will own up to its role in the years-long detention that began in 1942
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