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Clean water is essential for life, yet millions of Americans unknowingly consume contaminants through their drinking water. From lead to…

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From the Office of the Governor: In anticipation of a multi-day, significant atmospheric river in Northern California, Governor Gavin Newsom today issued…

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An expanded plastic foam coffee cup is at a donut shop in Monterey Park, California. California law will ban the…

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The Armstrong Ranch property, which occupies both sides of Highway 1, sits atop aquifers that are impacted by seawater intrusion.…

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An invasive algae has wrecked huge sections of reef in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Scientists are racing to find out…