…many artificial landscape features that cause drainage problems. While it is home to a legacy of exotic plants, the site lacks habitat conducive to supporting native species and reducing runoff….
Preventing Food Waste
…Cathy Isom gives us some helpful hints on reducing food waste at home one habit at a time. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Preventing Food Waste From:…
Lawsuit Challenges Metropolitan Water District’s Purchase of Delta Islands
…own promotional materials, state that the islands could facilitate building the $20-67 billion twin tunnels under the Delta by reducing eminent-domain needs and providing a storage place for construction dirt….
Save the Bees
…and nest sites that pollinators feed on year-round. Other conservation practices that help bees include minimizing tillage, reducing the use of pesticides and protecting natural areas around farms. The AFT…
Climate Change Bill Moves Forward
…state’s changing climate while reducing their greenhouse gas emissions and storing carbon in the soil, providing additional environmental, health and other benefits.” Wolk’s Senate Bill 1350 will establish a Healthy…
Nearly $1.5 Million to Two Universities in California to Protect Air Quality in a Changing Climate
…Regional Administrator for the Pacific Southwest. “This research is an important step toward protecting the climate and achieving the state’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions substantially by 2050.” UC…
CA Farmers Achieve More Air Quality Gains
…are doing with farmers helps the air we all breathe by reducing oxides of nitrogen (NOx), volatile organic compounds (VOC), and particulate matter (PM),” says State Conservationist Carlos Suarez. “We…
Milk Production to Increase Outside CA
…that growth and California was not included. Gallagher says it’s as simple as reducing the production cost. “The big drivers are land values and water cost,” Gallagher says. “A lot…
Biofuel Trade Groups, Companies Commend Senators’ Action
…policy reform and a proactive grassroots campaign, Growth Energy promotes reducing greenhouse gas emissions, expanding the use of ethanol in gasoline, decreasing our dependence on foreign oil, and creating American…
California Republicans Call on White House to Act on Drought
…the season. … “We implore you to direct these agencies to immediately increase Delta water exports, rather than reducing them. The fate of California and the lives and livelihoods of…
Purple Produce
…effective in preventing certain cancers, reducing the risk of heart disease and Parkinson’s and improving eyesight. According to a study at the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania, a group of…
How is Climate Change Affecting Agriculture?
…conditions and the crops grown. In a case study of Yolo County agriculture, warmer winter temperatures would reduce chill hours, potentially reducing yields for some crops while extending the growing…
Scale Treatments Lasting Several Seasons
…Management From UC IPM website: Many species are usually well controlled by beneficial predators and parasites (natural enemies). Exceptions are when natural enemies are disrupted by ants, dust, or the…
Three California Organizations for Climate Action Leadership
…were recognized for managing and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in internal operations and throughout the supply chain, as well as integrating climate resilience into their operating strategies. “This year’s Climate…