Environment
Twain's Frog Could Limit Development
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposal to designate 5.4 million acres as critical habitat for the threatened California red-legged frog could limit development in the state.
Bolsa Chica Wetlands Cost Rises
An additional $30 million may be needed to complete the restoration of the 12,000 acres of the Bolsa Chica Wetlands near Huntington Beach.
They're Poisoning Our Kids
Report claims neurological toxins released into the environment are'linked to millions of cases of developmental disabilities in children'.
Plant Buys 'Mobile Offsets' From Trucks
A new San Diego County power plant will convert a truck fleet to natural gas togain pollution credits.
Too Late To Save The Planet?
While we are more aware of environmental implications of our actions, measures to mitigate global warming may take several years to make a difference.
Is California Ready For Big Spill?
Environmentalists and officials disagree over whether California is prepared for a major offshore oil spill.
Potential Harbor Oil Spills Debated
Environment Now reports that Santa Monica Bay and Los Angeles and Long Beach harbors face a spill risk because of a lack of planning.
Houston Regains 'Smoggiest City' Title
Houston has regained the title of the 'Smoggiest City'in nation pulling ahead of Los Angeles.
Air Pollution District Seeks Relaxed Guidelines
California's Antelope Valley Air Pollution Control District is asking the EPAto OK changes in the threshold of permitted releases.
Newport Bay Finds a Saving Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers finalizes an epic $31 million restoration plan for Newport Bay.
Say Goodbye To Green Power
A hidden provision in new California energy legislation threatens green-power subsidy
Rising Cost of Legal Pollution
Southern California companies are facing rising costs of pollution credits in a booming economy.
Angeles National Forest Gets New Chief
Jody Cook is the new supervisor of Angeles National Forest. The 656,000-acre forest represents over one quarter of Los Angeles County's land.
EPA's Innovative Underwater Cleanup
DDT is spread across a massive 17-square mile underwater Superfund site 100 feet below the ocean surface. The EPA has a new solution.
No More Cozy Fires?
Berkeley's environmental commission finds home fireplaces to be major polluters and may ban new fireplaces.
Sudden Oak Death a Catastrophe for Wildlife
Wildlife experts warn that the Sudden Oak Death epidemic that is devastating California's oaks could have a catastrophic impact on wildlife.
California's Coastal Sanctuaries-Part 2
The second in a two-part series, today's look is at Monterey Bay and the Gulf of Farallones National Marine Sanctuaries. The marine life is incredible.
Clean Air Credits Costly For Polluters
As Southern California air becomes cleaner, the cost to polluters becomes greater. The Clean Air Credits program is doing its job, say proponents.
California Cracking Down On Water Polluters
California state water officials are cracking down on water polluters with stringent enforcement and unprecedented fines.
Saving California's Coastal Sanctuaries?
This special two-part LA Times series focuses on California's underwater sanctuaries, and the federal government's surprising new interest in them.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
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