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How did a sudden reduction in shipping pollution inadvertently stoke global warming?

How did a sudden reduction in shipping pollution inadvertently stoke global warming?

Cynthia HirschhornJune 9, 2024environment, climate, policy, global

California has underestimated the epic potential of future flooding, research shows

California has underestimated the epic potential of future flooding, research shows

Cynthia HirschhornJune 2, 2024California, water, environment, climate, public safety

California’s first Black land trust fights climate change, makes the outdoors more inclusive

California’s first Black land trust fights climate change, makes the outdoors more inclusive

Cynthia HirschhornMay 19, 2024california, climate, environment, civic action, diversity, race, civic space

L.A. County captures 96 billion gallons of water during ‘super year’ of storms

L.A. County captures 96 billion gallons of water during ‘super year’ of storms

Cynthia HirschhornMay 11, 2024los angeles, water, climate, resiliency, infrastructure

Incredible before-and-after images of reservoirs are proof of California’s winter deluges

Incredible before-and-after images of reservoirs are proof of California’s winter deluges

Cynthia HirschhornMay 9, 2024California, environment, climate, water

Rooftop solar panels are flooding California’s grid. That’s a problem.

Rooftop solar panels are flooding California’s grid. That’s a problem.

Cynthia HirschhornApril 22, 2024California, technology, sustainability, environment, climate, energy

California wants to harness more than half its land to combat climate change by 2045. Here’s how

California wants to harness more than half its land to combat climate change by 2045. Here’s how

Cynthia HirschhornApril 22, 2024California, climate, environment, resiliency, sustainability, policy

This Earth Day, Jane Fonda is Shining a Light on the Big Oil Showdown in California—and Why All of Us Should Care

This Earth Day, Jane Fonda is Shining a Light on the Big Oil Showdown in California—and Why All of Us Should Care

Cynthia HirschhornApril 20, 2024environment, climate, sustainability, resiliency, women, civic action

Has the U.S. really conserved a third of its waters? Here’s the math.

Has the U.S. really conserved a third of its waters? Here’s the math.

Cynthia HirschhornApril 19, 2024water, environment, climate, data, sustainability, policy

L.A.’s water supplies are in good shape. But is the city ready for the next drought?

L.A.’s water supplies are in good shape. But is the city ready for the next drought?

Cynthia HirschhornApril 15, 2024los angeles, water, resiliency, climate, environment

Hay grown for cattle consumes nearly half the water drawn from Colorado River, study finds

Hay grown for cattle consumes nearly half the water drawn from Colorado River, study finds

Cynthia HirschhornMarch 28, 2024agriculture, data, environment, water, climate

Jane Fonda Champions Climate Action for Every Generation

Jane Fonda Champions Climate Action for Every Generation

Cynthia HirschhornMarch 27, 2024women, leadership, climate, civic action, civic engagement

Capitalism Can’t Solve Climate Change

Capitalism Can’t Solve Climate Change

Cynthia HirschhornMarch 20, 2024climate, resiliency, sustainability, environment, economics

Biden seeks to accelerate the EV transition in biggest climate move yet

Biden seeks to accelerate the EV transition in biggest climate move yet

Cynthia HirschhornMarch 20, 2024climate, policy, government, sustainability, environment, technology

California unlikely to meet landmark goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions

California unlikely to meet landmark goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Cynthia HirschhornMarch 16, 2024California, environment, climate, sustainability, data

Bloomberg to give $200 million for emissions cuts in 25 U.S. cities

Bloomberg to give $200 million for emissions cuts in 25 U.S. cities

Cynthia HirschhornMarch 12, 2024climate, resiliency, sustainability, policy, finance, cities

California’s water-saving plan slammed as costly, complicated and unrealistic

California’s water-saving plan slammed as costly, complicated and unrealistic

Cynthia HirschhornJanuary 17, 2024california, water, environment, climate, policy, economics

Will storing CO2 in old oil fields slow global warming? First California plan nears approval

Will storing CO2 in old oil fields slow global warming? First California plan nears approval

Cynthia HirschhornJanuary 14, 2024california, policy, climate, environment

Newsom cuts $2.9 billion from California climate programs, delays an additional $1.9 billion

Newsom cuts $2.9 billion from California climate programs, delays an additional $1.9 billion

Cynthia HirschhornJanuary 11, 2024government, politics, california, climate, environment, finance, public finance, economics, California

13 Ways the World Got Better in 2023

13 Ways the World Got Better in 2023

Cynthia HirschhornDecember 26, 2023global, innovation, environment, climate, development, democracy, policy, politics, culture