Manola Secaira

This year, California lawmakers considered bills to assess the impact generative AI will have on the state’s natural resources, as experts say it’s driving up energy and water demands at data centers.

Local birders flock to wetland lookout points just around this time of year, when the bird makes its way to the California Delta region as part of its annual migration from Alaska.

The new law requires schools to phase out certain ultraprocessed foods by July 2029. It’s also the first in the country to give these foods a statutory definition.

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the project at a packed Tuesday meeting, where over 150 people showed up to voice concerns or support.

Environmental advocates have long said the Potter Valley project prevents fish passage and damages local ecosystems.

This fog, sometimes called radiation fog, can happen when the ground is saturated from previous rainfall and current weather conditions are stagnant.

California officials recently advised residents against foraging for wild mushrooms due to a rash of over 20 poisonings linked to its consumption. Consuming it can result in severe liver damage or even death.

Statewide snowpack levels are currently at 71% of average.

California dairy farmers have faced new challenges in recent years as they work to beef up their sustainability practices. About a decade ago, the state passed the Sustainable Groundwater Management

Ashish Shah is drinking water to prove a point. When he explains his project to people, he finds it’s often the most efficient way to show proof of concept.