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High levels of microplastics in human brains appear to be increasingHigh levels of microplastics in human brains appear to be increasing

High levels of microplastics in human brains appear to be increasing

Human brains contain higher concentrations of microplastics than other organs, according to a new study, and the amount appears to be increasing…

1 month ago
Drought Mitigation: Should We Be Farming in the Desert?Drought Mitigation: Should We Be Farming in the Desert?

Drought Mitigation: Should We Be Farming in the Desert?

Irrigated farmland in the desert of the Imperial Valley. (Photo credit: Steve Proehl, Getty Images) Throughout the Colorado River Basin,…

4 months ago
Growing Food Instead of Grass Lawns in California Front YardsGrowing Food Instead of Grass Lawns in California Front Yards

Growing Food Instead of Grass Lawns in California Front Yards

Photo: Morgan Boone, a volunteer with Crop Swap LA, harvested lettuce at the La Salle microfarm in the View Park…

5 months ago
LAist: New study raises questions about heavy metals in fire retardantsLAist: New study raises questions about heavy metals in fire retardants

LAist: New study raises questions about heavy metals in fire retardants

Over the past decade, about 67 million gallons of fire retardant have been dropped on wildfires across California, according to…

5 months ago
Every last drop: Zero-waste water builds water resilienceEvery last drop: Zero-waste water builds water resilience

Every last drop: Zero-waste water builds water resilience

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Reusing wastewater could be the solution to Europe's growing water scarcity problem. The 34 dairy cows chewing the…

9 months ago
California adopts sweeping statewide water conservation frameworkCalifornia adopts sweeping statewide water conservation framework

California adopts sweeping statewide water conservation framework

After years of deliberation, California water officials have adopted landmark rules that will guide future water use and conservation in…

9 months ago
On Farms, ‘Plasticulture’ PersistsOn Farms, ‘Plasticulture’ Persists

On Farms, ‘Plasticulture’ Persists

U.S. farms are covered in plastic, from the sides of greenhouses to plastic mulch, hoop houses, irrigation tubes, and more.…

10 months ago
Lower Basin Colorado River consumptive use is lowest in 40 yearsLower Basin Colorado River consumptive use is lowest in 40 years

Lower Basin Colorado River consumptive use is lowest in 40 years

Average Colorado River consumptive use for the Lower Basin states has been steadily decreasing over the past decade. The Bureau…

11 months ago
In a first, California cracks down on farms guzzling groundwaterIn a first, California cracks down on farms guzzling groundwater

In a first, California cracks down on farms guzzling groundwater

Photo by Justin Sullivan / Getty Images Regulators just imposed unprecedented fees on water usage in the state's agricultural heartland.…

12 months ago
Cherish that hamburger. It cost a quarter of the Colorado River, according to researchers.Cherish that hamburger. It cost a quarter of the Colorado River, according to researchers.

Cherish that hamburger. It cost a quarter of the Colorado River, according to researchers.

The Colorado River passes through Mesa County, March 7, 2024, near Loma. New research illuminates how water is used in…

12 months ago