SUBSCRIBER ONLY Camelina is the crop of jet fuels and cleaner waters. But will farmers grow it? By Tribune News Service July 11, 2024 at 10:37 a.m. Before the sustainable possibilities can flourish, farmers need to know if the muscular, intermediate oilseed...
Environment | Most seen dolphin off California should be its own species, new study argues By Erika I. Ritchie July 11, 2024 at 3:33 p.m. Being declared a species, not a sub-species, would give the long-beaked common dolphins seen in...
National Politics | Newsom warns of worsening California fire season, reiterates support for Biden and Harris By Paul Rogers July 10, 2024 at 3:04 p.m. The governor urged Californians to be vigilant regarding both the risk of wildfires and the...
Environment | Takeaways from AP report on how China’s textile recycling efforts take a back seat to fast fashion By Associated Press July 10, 2024 at 3:35 p.m. “You need to start it from recyclable fibers, and then all these waste textiles will...
Environment | 26 million tons of clothing end up in China’s landfills each year, propelled by fast fashion By Associated Press July 10, 2024 at 3:35 p.m. Textile waste is an urgent global problem, with just 12% recycled worldwide — and only...
News | New California blueprint for offshore wind power farm would cost billions By CALmatters July 10, 2024 at 2:22 p.m. Harnessing clean energy is a venture of unprecedented scope in California, bringing big changes to...
Energy | Solar panels can generate $691 a year in homeowner savings, study says By Lisa M. Krieger July 9, 2024 at 12:33 p.m. A new study of 500,000 households offers the best snapshot to date on estimated savings...
Weather | This drone captured scenes inside the deadly Hurricane Beryl. The data helps forecasts By Tribune News Service July 9, 2024 at 11:19 a.m. Unlike boats or planes with people in it, the Saildrone Explorer can hold its own...
NASA's fungus could build future homes in space By Lisa M. Krieger July 8, 2024 at 12:06 p.m. Shipped as spores, the fungus could grow into houses, garages, sheds and furniture.
Business | California’s gas tax just went up. So has the bickering By Rob Nikolewski July 8, 2024 at 1:41 p.m. The cost of living adjustment to the state excise tax on gasoline went into effect...