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The sandstone formations in Bears Ears National Monument, Utah.

The sandstone formations in Bears Ears National Monument, Utah.

A monumental mess: The Antiquities Act is at risk

February 7, 2026

An aerial view of the in-progress construction of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing over the 101 Freeway.

An aerial view of the in-progress construction of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing over the 101 Freeway.

Completion nears for 101 Freeway wildlife crossing

February 3, 2026

Earthjustice has filed a lawsuit on behalf of Friends of the Earth against the USDA for withholding public records on REAP dollars going to manure digesters.

Earthjustice has filed a lawsuit on behalf of Friends of the Earth against the USDA for withholding public records on REAP dollars going to manure digesters.

Coalition presses USDA to limit funds for manure digesters

byPublic News Service

February 2, 2026

The planned Advanced Water Purification Facility in Rancho Cucamonga.

The planned Advanced Water Purification Facility in Rancho Cucamonga.

IE utility welcomes federal funding for cybersecurity, purification

January 28, 2026

People on a 2024 tour of the direct air capture facility in Tracy examine trays of limestone designed to react with atmospheric carbon dioxide.

People on a 2024 tour of the direct air capture facility in Tracy examine trays of limestone designed to react with atmospheric carbon dioxide.

Report calls for more California projects to remove carbon dioxide from the air

byPublic News Service

January 23, 2026

The site of a forthcoming water pump station to mitigate droughts in the SoCal region.

The site of a forthcoming water pump station to mitigate droughts in the SoCal region.

MWD starts pump project to ensure water supplies during droughts

January 22, 2026

A fleet of ZEVs at the Air Force facility in El Segundo.

A fleet of ZEVs at the Air Force facility in El Segundo.

At World Economic Forum, Newsom touts clean car sales, slams ‘federal chaos’

January 21, 2026

Soil testing.

Soil testing.

County supervisor renews call for state to pay for soil testing in fire zones

January 17, 2026

A residence in San Bernardino County shows visible damage from flooding, mud and debris following severe winter storms.

A residence in San Bernardino County shows visible damage from flooding, mud and debris following severe winter storms.

Board of Supervisors approves relief to help storm-impacted property owners

January 16, 2026

Billy and Tina, Asian elephants formerly from the Los Angeles Zoo and now living at a Tulsa facility, experience more confinement in their new homes than in LA, according to activists.

Billy and Tina, Asian elephants formerly from the Los Angeles Zoo and now living at a Tulsa facility, experience more confinement in their new homes than in LA, according to activists.

New home in Tulsa for ex-LA Zoo elephants makes 10-worst list

January 13, 2026

An EV charging station.

An EV charging station.

More electric vehicles means less gas tax revenue: How this impacts California’s budget

January 10, 2026

Damage from the December storms.

Damage from the December storms.

SB County center to support residents impacted by storms

January 7, 2026