The Most Likely Timeline for Life to Return to Normal
"An uncertain spring, an amazing summer, a cautious fall and winter, and then, finally, relief." … more »
"An uncertain spring, an amazing summer, a cautious fall and winter, and then, finally, relief." … more »
"City officials recently approved a permanent ban on new gas stations in a move that climate activists say is national first, and a crucial step towards curbing our reliance on fossil fuels." … more »
Colonizing the red planet is a ridiculous way to help humanity. SpaceX’s Starship may someday send humans to Mars, according to Elon Musk. But why bother with Mars? A video clip from an interview Musk gave in 2019 seems to sum up Musk’s vision—and everything that's wrong with it." … more »
"Falling sperm counts and changes to sexual development are “threatening human survival” and leading to a fertility crisis, a leading epidemiologist has warned." … more »
"Four different bills significantly enhance public lands recreation opportunities in the Golden state. A new 400-mile trail along the central coast would connect northern and southern wilderness areas in the Los Padres national Forest." … more »
"Powerful lobbying groups are fighting to block cities from having a final say over building codes that could cut pollution and make energy bills cheaper." … more »
"When Gov. Gavin Newsom was photographed dining at an opulent Napa Valley restaurant during a surge in coronavirus cases, many Californians saw it as hypocrisy. For opponents of a planned $1-billion desalination plant along the Orange County coast, however, the optics were menacing." … more »
"The U.S. needs to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, meaning that emissions shrink so much that whatever’s left can be offset by nature. A new report from the nonprofit Energy Innovation says that the goal is possible—and reaching it comes with financial benefits." … more »
"California can start enforcing the net neutrality law it enacted over two years ago, a federal judge ruled Tuesday in a loss for internet service providers." … more »
"On the edge of the Salton Sea, state officials and investors are seeking to turn brine into ‘white gold’ that can power electric cars. But will this help solve the Imperial Valley’s troubles — or add to them?" … more »