California

Calif. Explosion Scare, Warehouse Fire Raise Hazardous Chemicals Concerns

"The Boyle Heights and Garden Grove emergencies are raising questions about emergency planning, inspections and accountability. The real test of California’s chemical safety system comes after the smoke clears, experts say."

Source: CalMatters, 07/01/2026

Greens Sue To Force Federal Protections For Imperiled Sea Star

"An environmental group sued the Trump administration Monday to pursue protections for a brightly colored sea star that inhabits the Pacific coast, a move that could affect the fishing industry." "The sunflower sea star population in the Pacific Ocean has plummeted from a wasting disease that may be tied to climate change."

Source: E&E News, 06/24/2026

Local Leaders Challenge Planned Biggest Data Center In California

"It would be the largest data center in the state; the parent company, Imperial Valley Computer Manufacturing, LLC  describes it as a hyperscale facility, “designed exclusively for advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning operations.”"

Source: CalMatters, 06/24/2026

US Proposes To Slash Costs For Energy Drillers On Federal Lands

"The Trump administration on Monday proposed looser rules for oil and gas drilling operations on federal ​lands, including a dramatic cut to clean-up costs ‌for abandoned wells."

Source: Reuters, 06/23/2026

Trump Wants To Put A $75M Coal Terminal In Oakland. Residents Resist.

"Residents of West Oakland, which suffers from toxic waste and high pollution rates, rally against a coal export facility"

Source: Guardian, 06/17/2026

Battle Brews Over Forest Service Glyphosate Spraying Near Lake Tahoe

"Katherine Levy remembers a childhood deeply rooted in the natural offerings of Lake Tahoe – water skiing in the summer and working as ski instructor on the surrounding snow-covered mountains during winter months." "A US government plan to spray multiple types of herbicides – including the cancer-linked glyphosate weed killer – within national forest property that abuts the community’s cherished lake."

Source: The New Lede, 06/16/2026

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