California is coming off the heels of an exceptionally wet February which saw multiple atmospheric rivers drench the state. But this a land of extremes, and while the state is flush with water now, we’re coming off a historic drought and another is all but inevitable. Responding to the drought in April 2015, Governor Jerry…
The state’s Department of Pesticide Regulation registers pesticide products; county-level agricultural commissioners issue permits for the use of “restricted” pesticides — those that present significant human health or environmental concerns. State law requires that when farmers apply for pesticide use permits, county agricultural commissioners must deny the use of a restricted pesticide when feasible safer…
UCLA’s Alex Hall and others propose new framework for comparing climate models
Center for Diverse Leadership in Science’s inaugural fellows seek to build network of support
Donate In receiving her award, Streisand invoked the Iroquois’ people’s “Seventh Generation” principle. “Before they made any decision, they considered the impact it would have seven generations to come,” Streisand said. “It wasn’t only about today. It wasn’t about profits. It was about the health of the earth for future generations.” Gisele Bündchen asked the…
Teams will monitor burn areas in the Santa Monica Mountains examining effects throughout the food chain