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    May 20, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Alaska governor launches bid to measure oil in Arctic refuge

    For decades, war has been waged over the holy grail of America's Arctic frontier, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The wide coastal plain on the edge of the Beaufort Sea contains stunning populations of caribou, grizzly, musk oxen and other wildlife -- and also an abundant pool of oil and gas.
    For decades, war has been waged over the holy grail of America's Arctic frontier, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The wide coastal plain on the edge of the Beaufort Sea contains stunning populations of caribou, grizzly, musk oxen and other wildlife...

    Tags: Politics, U.S. Congress, U.S. Department of the Interior, Government, Zoology

    2. May 10, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. What do we spend to preserve nature? $40 billion

    Some say that you can’t put a price on precious natural resources. As of this week, you can.
    Some say that you can’t put a price on precious natural resources. As of this week, you can. The public and private tab for conserving the nation’s fish, wildlife and natural resources is close to $40 billion a year, according to a study...

    Tags: Natural Resource Industry, Conservation, Environmental Issues, Energy Resources, Agriculture

    3. May 8, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. California's burning season

    This week, on Facebook, someone posted one of those preprinted witticisms that vie with cute kittens for the attention of people sharing stuff: "I don't know where YOU live, but the weather here is somewhere between bipolar and psychotic this year."
    This week, on Facebook, someone posted one of those preprinted witticisms that vie with cute kittens for the attention of people sharing stuff: "I don't know where YOU live, but the weather here is somewhere between bipolar and psychotic this year." I...

    Tags: Methamphetamine (drug), Bipolar Disorder, Fires, Environmental Issues

    4. May 3, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Calming the West's water wars

    Last week, Texas and Oklahoma squared off in a Supreme Court battle over water rights that has the drought-ridden West on edge. At issue is a state's control over its own water: Texas seeks to buy or otherwise tap water from Oklahoma under the terms of an interstate water compact, actions that Oklahoma has so far refused to permit despite the compact.
    Last week, Texas and Oklahoma squared off in a Supreme Court battle over water rights that has the drought-ridden West on edge. At issue is a state's control over its own water: Texas seeks to buy or otherwise tap water from Oklahoma under the terms of an...

    Tags: Politics, U.S. Congress, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Laws, Environmental Politics

    5. Apr 28, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Sen. Boxer finds herself at odds with environmentalists

    WASHINGTON — Barbara Boxer has long been one of the Senate's environmental champions, racking up perfect scores for each of the last five years on the League of Conservation Voters' report card on key votes.
    WASHINGTON — Barbara Boxer has long been one of the Senate's environmental champions, racking up perfect scores for each of the last five years on the League of Conservation Voters' report card on key votes. But the Californian now finds herself...

    Tags: Politics, Hurricane Sandy (2012), Natural Resource Industry, Barbara Boxer, Human Interest

    6. Apr 22, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Earth Day 2013 Google Doodle underscores precious resource: Water

    Earth Day 2013 gets its own Google Doodle today, an honor that kicks off a day dedicated to reminding us to tread gently on this planet that we all share.
    Earth Day 2013 gets its own Google Doodle today, an honor that kicks off a day dedicated to reminding us to tread gently on this planet that we all share. The Earth Day 2013 Google Doodle unveils a scenic mountain meadow, with a babbling brook and a...

    Tags: UNICEF, Conservation, Earth Day, Environmental Issues, Russ Parsons

    7. Mar 22, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. Farmers Markets: State bill would bring big changes

    A bill recently introduced in the California Assembly, <a href="http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/13-14/bill/asm/ab_0951-1000/ab_996_bill_20130222_introduced.pdf">AB 996,</a> would substantially change the operations and governance of the state's certified farmers markets, strengthening some enforcement provisions and weakening others. The bill would renew authorization for the state's role in the program, including penalties for cheaters, which are now scheduled to expire at the end of 2013. Its provisions, which will likely be modified in coming months, currently include:
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    A bill recently introduced in the California Assembly, AB 996, would substantially change the operations and governance of the state's certified farmers markets, strengthening some enforcement provisions and weakening others. The bill would renew...

    Tags: Roger Dickinson, Conservation, Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior (tv program), Marketing, Agriculture

    8. Mar 12, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. Ginny Wood dies at 95; pioneering Alaska environmentalist

    Virginia "Ginny" Hill Wood led a life of adventure beginning at a young age, guiding horseback trips in her native Washington state, bicycling through Europe before and after World War II, serving as a WASP pilot and, after moving to Alaska, building a rustic backcountry lodge and leading wilderness treks.
    Virginia "Ginny" Hill Wood led a life of adventure beginning at a young age, guiding horseback trips in her native Washington state, bicycling through Europe before and after World War II, serving as a WASP pilot and, after moving to Alaska, building a...

    Tags: Politics, World War II (1939-1945), Unrest, Conflicts and War, National Parks, Lobbying

    9. Mar 8, 2013 | Los Angeles Times

  9. Coastal panel rejects Navy plan to increase underwater explosions

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    The California Coastal Commission voted Friday to reject the Navy’s plan for increased use of sonar and underwater explosions as part of increased training and testing off the coast. The Navy requested that the commission find the plan consistent...
    10. Feb 8, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. California lawmakers will consider new rules for fracking

    SACRAMENTO -- California lawmakers will hold an oversight hearing next week to probe draft regulations for hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," the controversial drilling process driving the nation's oil and gas boom.
    SACRAMENTO -- California lawmakers will hold an oversight hearing next week to probe draft regulations for hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking," the controversial drilling process driving the nation's oil and gas boom. Last year, oil regulators...

    Tags: Fran Pavley, Natural Resource Industry, Petroleum Industry, Energy Resources, Environmental Issues

    11. Feb 2, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. 'Bambigate': Indiana pair rescue deer, get snarled in legal woes

    In Indiana, intrigue and outrage over "Bambigate" is coming to an end.
    In Indiana, intrigue and outrage over "Bambigate" is coming to an end. That's right: Bambigate -- the unofficial moniker for the case of an eastern Indiana couple who face misdemeanor “illegal possession of a whitetail deer” charges for...

    Tags: Politics, Justice System, Local Government, Natural Resource Industry, Government

    12. Nov 30, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. O Tannenbaum, how sustainable are thy branches?

    Your recycling bin is filled twice as high as your garbage bin. You buy carbon offsets to make up for the climate havoc caused by your jet-setting ways. You would no more be caught buying non-organic produce than taking it home in a plastic bag from the checkout counter.
    Your recycling bin is filled twice as high as your garbage bin. You buy carbon offsets to make up for the climate havoc caused by your jet-setting ways. You would no more be caught buying non-organic produce than taking it home in a plastic bag from the...

    Tags: Holidays, Religious Festivals, Farms, Conservation, Health and Safety at Work

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