Los Angeles, CA|News|
Wolf Makes Record 500-Mile Journey From Oregon To California
The state has been tracking a collared gray wolf since June 2020. He continues to cover more ground in CA than other tracked gray wolves.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Environment and Climate Change
The latest news on the environment and climate change from Patch and its news partners.
San Francisco, CA|News|
California Faces Water Cutbacks As Drought Looms
A dry March brings the state closer to drought. This week, state and federal water agencies issued dire warnings.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Woodbury, MN|News|
Washington County To Begin Hazardous Waste Collection Events
The first of the five events will occur April 17 in Hugo.
Morgan Reddekopp, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
Virginia Bans Single-Use Polystyrene Food Containers
Gov. Ralph Northam signed into law a bill that bans the use of polystyrene cups and takeout food containers by food establishments.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Alameda, CA|News|
Harbor Seals Get Comfy Off Alameda
Using a platform built especially for them, the harbor seals have a safe place just offshore to climb out of the water to warm-up.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|News|
Will California’s Desert Be Transformed Into Lithium Valley?
California’s desert is littered with remnants of broken dreams — but nothing looms larger on an abandoned landscape than the Salton Sea.
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Coyote Bites Small Child In Moraga
The 3-year-old girl's mother got the coyote "to disengage and run away," according to the police department.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Water Markets In California Can Reduce The Costs Of Drought
While water markets may help manage the financial risk of droughts, the more important work ahead is to strengthen the state water market.
Fremont, CA|Press Release|
Fremont Establishing Urban Forest Management Plan
Fremont has some 80,000 public and street trees.
Across California, CA|News|
Water Partnerships Between Cities And Farms Would Help Prepare For A Changing Climate
San Joaquin Valley farms and Southern California cities are facing different but equally daunting water challenges.
Fremont, CA|News|
Death Cap Mushroom Warning Issued By Park District
Two of the world’s most toxic mushrooms, death cap and Western destroying angel, both grow in East Bay Regional Parks.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Seattle, WA|News|
Wildfires Caused Half Of Western America's Pollution: Study
Even as pollution emissions declined from other sources including vehicle exhaust and power plants, the amount from fires increased sharply.
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Montage Healdsburg Developer Fined $6.4M By State Water Board
Sonoma Luxury Resort LLC is accused of improperly discharging stormwater that among other things, threatened salmon in the Russian River.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
CA State Senator Leads Clean Energy Push
The Peninsula Democrat introduced SB 67 and SB 68 Monday on his first day in office.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz, CA|News|
CA's Oldest State Park Was Devastated In The 2020 Fire Season
Wildfires ripped through 4,400 acres of Big Basin's ancient redwoods, and climate change could provide a significant roadblock for regrowth.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Castro Valley, CA|News|
$10M To Be Spent Restoring Salmon Habitat
The projects aim to reverse the declines of Pacific salmon and steelhead throughout California and surrounding states.
Fremont, CA|News|
Fremont Woman Named Rhodes Scholar
Garima Desai will pursue a double master’s program at Oxford in England. Her goal is to use economics as a tool to solve climate issues.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
CA Loses Hundreds Of Giant, Ancient Sequoias To The Castle Fire
The Castle Fire devastated hundreds of towering sequoia trees in the Sierra Nevada, some of them were more than 500 years.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Prescribed Burn in Orinda Monday
Expect to see smoke in the area of Wagner Ranch Elementary School’s Nature Area from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Mountain Lions In Contra Costa County: Presentation
A wildlife biologist will share survey monitoring results, personal observations, ecology impacts, and images via Zoom. Register now.
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Santa Monica Installs 24 New Beachside Electric Vehicle Chargers
The city installed 24 new electric vehicle charging ports as part of a plan to reach 80% emissions reductions by 2030.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Fires 2020: CA Surpasses Grim 4 Million Acre Milestone
Here's the latest information on all wildfires burning across the Golden State as of Saturday, Oct. 4. Plus, see a map of all blazes.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Hell On Earth: 14 Photos Of The Devastation In CA's Wine Country
See these 14 recent immersive photos that offer a glimpse into the frontlines of Cal Fire's uphill battle against these new blazes.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
CA Fires: Zogg Fire Claims Fourth Life; 3.9M Acres Burn
Two new firestorms cropped up this week, showing that 2020's fire season is far from over. See a map of all fires burning across CA.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
New CA Fires Take A Deadly and Destructive Turn; 29 Dead In 2020
More than 3.8M acres have burned in 2020; here's everything we know about this fire season. Plus, see a map of all fires burning, Sept. 29
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Columbia, MD|News|
MD Ban On Plastic Foam Food Containers Starts Oct. 1
Maryland becomes the first state in the US to ban plastic foam food containers starting Oct. 1. Several cities and counties already ban it.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|News|
Hot, Dry Conditions Elevate Fire Weather Threat In San Diego
The heat will be felt Monday, especially west of the mountains, and the hottest days could be Tuesday through Thursday.
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Bobcat Fire: Feds Investigate SCE; 65 Percent Containment
Fire crews gained 65 percent containment Sunday and worked to maintain fire lines in anticipation of the Santa Ana winds arriving Monday.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
CA Fires 2020: Crews Brace For Critical Fire Day; 3.7M Acres Burn
Everything we know about the 2020 fire season in California. See a map of all fires burning across the state, Sept. 27.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Wildfire Smoke Could Affect Pregnant Women Disproportionately
Little is known about the impacts of wildfire smoke on pregnancy, but researchers are racing to find out amid CA's largest fire season.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
California To Ban Sale Of New Gas-Powered Cars By 2035
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Wednesday to ban gas-powered cars in 15 years to reduce air pollution and fight climate change.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Three Lessons For California’s Water Funding Challenges In Today’s Recession
COVID-19 and climate extremes brought major challenges to water managers in California, and nimble fiscal solutions are needed.
Across California, CA|News|
Working Families Should Not Subsidize Renewable Energy
California’s shift away from fossil fuels to less reliable renewable energy created the energy shortfall that led to blackouts.
Seattle, WA|News|
Washington Air Quality Forecast: Is Smoke Finally On The Way Out?
One week after massive amounts of smoke arrived in Washington, forecasters are optimistic for a reversal of fortune.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Climate Change: CA Smoke Predicted To Reach Europe This Weekend
Wildfires burning in California have released a record-breaking amount of carbon dioxide and pollution into the atmosphere.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
As 3.4M Acres Burn, Experts Say CA Fire Season Is Far From Over
Everything we know about the record-shattering 2020 fire season in California. Plus, see an interactive map of all the fires burning.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Castro Valley, CA|News|
Park District Supports Federal Legislation
Two bills will help large land management agencies address the challenge of managing large urban forests to avoid catastrophic wildfire.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Seattle, WA|News|
Smoke Forecast: Diminished Chances For Cleaner Air In Washington
Air quality Monday morning remained in the very unhealthy to hazardous ranges. The relief that was on the way now looks to be delayed.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Seattle, WA|News|
Washington Air Quality Forecast: How Long Will The Smoke Last?
Washington remains in the grips of a massive pall of smoke, but there could finally be some rain at the end of the tunnel.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Wildfire Smoke Causes Health Concerns Amid Coronavirus
Wildfire smoke is affecting the air quality in Pierce County and is expected to continue for several days, as coronavirus remains a concern.
Gillian Smith, Patch Staff
