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Behold Odora, the Corpse Flower, in full, stinky bloom at Huntington Library

Thousands of visitors flocked to The Huntington Monday to witness the rare blooming of Corpse Flower, a plant native to Sumatra, Indonesia, known for its pungent smell.…

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2024-07-23 01:04

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Delayed sand project in north San Clemente will start July 31

The sand project will bring an estimated 30,000 cubic yards of sand to the eroded stretch of beach…

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2024-07-22 23:48

This month

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Rare butterfly is behind ‘mass destruction’ on rare Miami plants. Can both be protected?

The butterfly is the atala, a South Florida native whose life cycle and survival has long been tied to a unique “host plant” called the coontie.…

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2024-07-20 12:25

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It took police, several volunteers, but this baby seagull is back in the nest in Laguna Beach

Western gulls have their largest populations in Southern California. They are know for being bold and skillful hunters.…

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2024-07-20 01:28

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US public EV chargers set to surpass gas stations in 8 years

America’s EV charger deserts continued to vanish in the second quarter.…

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2024-07-19 19:47

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Why the election may slow plans to replace lead pipes

With the EPA’s latest plan to minimize the risk of lead-contaminated water on the horizon, the debate over whether the rules go too far or not nearly far enough is…

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2024-07-18 19:53

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Entangled humpback seen over weekend off South Bay, was most recently spotted off Dana Point

Marine mammal rescue teams have urged boaters in waters off Orange County and San Diego counties to be alert for a whale that appears struggling.…

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2024-07-17 22:10

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Heal the Bay’s 2024 ‘Beach Report Card’ highlights link between rain, ocean health

A dozen beaches in Southern California made the nonprofit's 'Honor Roll,' more than last year.…

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2024-07-17 20:11

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Nepal landslide sweeps away 2 buses with more than 50 passengers

Elsewhere in the country, 17 people have died and three more people were injured due to landslides in different districts in the past 24 hours, he said.…

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2024-07-13 02:47

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National Forest Week: You might be surprised at how little old-growth forest we have

Here's a look at our National Forests by the numbers…

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2024-07-12 22:50

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Map: Shelly Fire exceeds 10,000 acres in Siskiyou County

It started July 3 near Shelly Lake, in the Klamath National Forest; the cause is under investigation.…

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2024-07-12 19:49

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White House awards funds to convert old plants to EV and hybrid sites

The White House announced Thursday it’s providing $1.7 billion to convert shuttered or at-risk auto manufacturing and assembly facilities to make fuel-efficient and electric vehicles.…

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2024-07-11 19:53

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Camelina is the crop of jet fuels and cleaner waters. But will farmers grow it?

Before the sustainable possibilities can flourish, farmers need to know if the muscular, intermediate oilseed can actually grow during the region's notoriously cold winters and mild springs.…

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2024-07-11 19:35

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Most seen dolphin off California should be its own species, new study argues

Being declared a species, not a sub-species, would give the long-beaked common dolphins seen in large numbers off Southern California greater protection.…

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2024-07-11 16:44

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NASA’s fungus could be used to build future homes on the Moon . . . or Mars

Shipped as spores, the fungus could grow into houses, garages, sheds and furniture.…

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2024-07-08 20:53

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California’s gas tax just went up. So has the bickering

The cost of living adjustment to the state excise tax on gasoline went into effect July 1, highlighting tensions between the state's political leadership and the petroleum industry.…

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2024-07-05 22:13

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Beryl batters Mexico after deadly swing through Caribbean

Mexican authorities had moved some tourists and residents out of low-lying areas around the Yucatan Peninsula before landfall, but tens of thousands remained to tough out the strong winds and…

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2024-07-05 19:21

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Air pollution advisory issued across Southern California after July 4th fireworks

Independence Day celebrations are creating unhealthy conditions in the form of particle pollution, leading to some of the worst air quality of the year.…

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2024-07-05 18:48

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Worsening floods, deterioration pose threats to US dam safety

By Michael Phillis and John Hanna | Associated PressST. LOUIS — Early last week, floodwater in rural Minnesota pushed debris against a more than century-old dam and then carved a…

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2024-07-04 02:49

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California’s Death Valley may tie daily record of 129F on Sunday

Through this coming Monday, more than 145 daily records may be broken or tied across the US West.…

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2024-07-03 19:14

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To save West Coast’s spotted owls, US officials aim to kill 470,000 of another owl species

The plan calls for killing up to 470,000 barred owls after the Eastern US birds encroached into northern spotted owl and California spotted owl territory.…

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2024-07-03 17:45

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Not just crossings, but also fencing, helps save wildlife from being roadkill

In an eight-year span, 613 mountain lions in California were struck by cars and killed. How can this be stopped?…

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2024-07-03 01:59

June 2024

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Cal State Fullerton botanist Edward Read tried for 7 years to make this water lily bloom

It's the second largest water lily in the world, the Victoria amazonica, and its blooming white flower lasts for just days.…

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2024-06-29 00:47

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Some experts worry a drying climate means U.S. Drought Monitor tool isn’t effective out West

The nationwide map labels drought conditions from low to high severity each week. But what about when droughts are frequent in a region like the West?…

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2024-06-29 00:18

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160th anniversary: Yosemite became a state park during Lincoln’s administration

Here are the steps it took to make Yosemite a National Park…

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2024-06-28 23:43

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To hear the cicadas sing, enthusiasts travel from near and far

The mating calls, which in unison can reach decibels comparable to a jet engine or lawnmower, are perhaps one of the insects' most recognizable features.…

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2024-06-21 20:35

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How to observe a ‘moon illusion’ when the strawberry full moon peaks tonight

Despite its name, June’s full moon will not look like a strawberry. But the bright orb could still turn heads Friday night with an appearance that is bigger and more…

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2024-06-21 17:22

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Scorching temperatures, humidity making life miserable for millions from Midwest to Maine

Many cities have issued heat warnings and several places canceled activities planned for the holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.…

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2024-06-19 21:56

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Behold Odora, the Corpse Flower, in full, stinky bloom at Huntington Library

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Delayed sand project in north San Clemente will start July 31

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Rare butterfly is behind ‘mass destruction’ on rare Miami plants. Can both be protected?

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It took police, several volunteers, but this baby seagull is back in the nest in Laguna Beach

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US public EV chargers set to surpass gas stations in 8 years

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Why the election may slow plans to replace lead pipes

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Entangled humpback seen over weekend off South Bay, was most recently spotted off Dana Point

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Heal the Bay’s 2024 ‘Beach Report Card’ highlights link between rain, ocean health

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Nepal landslide sweeps away 2 buses with more than 50 passengers

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National Forest Week: You might be surprised at how little old-growth forest we have

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Map: Shelly Fire exceeds 10,000 acres in Siskiyou County

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White House awards funds to convert old plants to EV and hybrid sites

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Camelina is the crop of jet fuels and cleaner waters. But will farmers grow it?

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Most seen dolphin off California should be its own species, new study argues

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NASA’s fungus could be used to build future homes on the Moon . . . or Mars

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California’s gas tax just went up. So has the bickering

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Beryl batters Mexico after deadly swing through Caribbean

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Air pollution advisory issued across Southern California after July 4th fireworks

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Worsening floods, deterioration pose threats to US dam safety

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California’s Death Valley may tie daily record of 129F on Sunday

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To save West Coast’s spotted owls, US officials aim to kill 470,000 of another owl species

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Not just crossings, but also fencing, helps save wildlife from being roadkill

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Cal State Fullerton botanist Edward Read tried for 7 years to make this water lily bloom

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Some experts worry a drying climate means U.S. Drought Monitor tool isn’t effective out West

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160th anniversary: Yosemite became a state park during Lincoln’s administration

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