Crooked Bough News Round-up

— In triple-digit heat, firefighters in one California city had to battle flames — and bees

 

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The Modesto firefighters were met with a swarm of bees when they were dispatched to douse a blaze that started at a beehive and spread to nearby grassland.

— In triple-digit heat firefighters in one California city had to battle flames -- and bees

 

at 9/9/24 12:43pm

The Modesto firefighters were met with a swarm of bees when they were dispatched to douse a blaze that started at a beehive and spread to nearby grassland.

— Modesto firefighters feel the sting when battling a wildfire along with bees

 

at 9/9/24 12:43pm

The Modesto firefighters were met with a swarm of bees when they were dispatched to douse a blaze that started at a beehive and spread to nearby grassland.

— With 25% of state land protected, California nears its '30x30' conservation goal

 

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California has now conserved 25.2% of its lands and 16.2% of its coastal waters with a little more than five years left to conserve 30% of each, officials say.

— Children are stuck inside, glued to screens. Are 'forest schools' the antidote?

 

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Proponents of 'forest schools' say children immersed in nature are happier and healthier — and may be poised to become the next generation of climate warriors.

— Our climate change challenge

 

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Earth is in peril. Will we sacrifice enough today to ensure future generations can survive?

— For these California kids, the fight against climate change is personal

 

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From protests to court and legislative campaigns, California youths have been loud voices against climate change. They've experienced environmental disasters firsthand.

— How to navigate the green economy: Here are four success stories

 

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Given the crush of bad news on our changing climate, choosing a 'green' career just might be a matter of survival.

— Hotter, drier and all-around different: How climate change will alter your life in L.A.

 

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Will we be living in a fiery landscape with sizzling sidewalks, or will our penchant for innovation be our salvation?

— California city approves development project near Earth's oldest living oak tree

 

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The shrub-like oak tree has been a fixture of the landscape since mastodons and saber-toothed cats last roamed Southern California.

— Why a bill to regulate California warehouse development is generating sweeping opposition

 

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A bill on Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk would set standards for industrial warehouse development near homes and schools. Opponents say those standards are weak and won't lessen health risks for residents living in the shadow of e-commerce.

— Your quick guide to L.A.'s first-ever 'Climate Week' and its city-wide festivities

 

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Inspired by New York's Climate Week, organizers hope the mix of fun events will encourage Angelenos to get involved in climate action.

— Great Pacific Garbage Patch could be eliminated in 10 years, cleanup organization says

 

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The Ocean Cleanup, a Dutch nonprofit organization, has projected that the blight on the world's largest ocean could be removed within a decade and for around $7.5 billion.

— As crews chainsaw Joshua trees, Mojave Desert community protests solar energy project

 

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Mojave town protests solar energy project as crews chainsaw hundreds of protected Joshua trees

— Even at night, SoCal sees little cooldown from record-breaking heat wave

 

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A heat wave that's baked parts of Southern California with triple-digit temperatures and kept the mercury above 90 degrees overnight in places isn't letting up yet.

— New California water measures aim to increase fines for violators, protect wetlands

 

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California legislators passed a bill to increase fines for those who violate the state's water curtailment orders. The measure awaits Gov. Newsom's signature.

— As California swelters, climate officials declare Summer 2024 the hottest on record

 

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August effectively tied 2023 as the planet's hottest August on record. The year is virtually certain to be the hottest on record.

— California cities, counties may need to consider wildlife connectivity in development plans

 

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Proposed legislation would direct local governments to consider the impact of development on wildlife movement and restrict use of certain rat poisons.

— Southern California broils under punishing heat wave. When will it end?

 

at 9/5/24 4:18pm

The punishing heat wave microwaving Southern California is expected to bring triple-digit temperatures to much of the region for the next few days.

— 100 days of 100-degree misery: A summer of relentless, oppressive heat across the West

 

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A broiling heat wave is expected to bring triple-digits to Southern California and much of the Southwest this week, coming on the heels of what experts say has been the hottest summer on record for most of the region.

— After a violent start, the Atlantic hurricane season has gone unusually quiet

 

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The last time the Atlantic failed to produce any named storms between Aug. 13 and Sept. 3 was in 1968 — more than 50 years ago.

— Newsom lifts drought declaration for most Californians, yet measures remain in some areas

 

at 9/4/24 3:04pm

Gov. Gavin Newsom has lifted the declaration of a drought emergency for much of California's population. But he is keeping drought measures in place in some areas.

As of 9/9/24 10:54pm. Last new 9/9/24 10:23pm.