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Warm water is usually bad for cold-water fish like salmon or trout. But new research suggests if there's a lot of fish food in the water, the species could survive longer in it.

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You Could Get Fined $25 If You Smoke At A California State Beach Or Park Starting In 2020

December 18, 2019 | Ezra David Romero

California decided in 2019 to make smoking and vaping on public land a bit tougher.

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Step Aside Fires, Drought And Crazy Weather. Sea Level Rise Is Slowly Getting Its Day In California.

December 17, 2019 | Ezra David Romero

California is exploring how sea level rise is supposed to worsen as the climate crisis grows. But as the waters come the state's iconic beach identity is in jeopardy.

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Without Urgent Action, California’s Sea-Level Rise A Threat To Housing, Economy, Report Says

December 12, 2019

Despite years of urgent warnings, local governments are moving too slow to prevent the worst damage from sea-level rise caused by climate change, according to a report by the California Legislative Analyst’s office.

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Caltrans Is Trying To Prepare California Highways For Climate Change

December 9, 2019 | Ezra David Romero

The future of California’s roads, bridges and highways are in jeopardy because of climate change. In response, Caltrans has is releasing assessments detailing how global warming is already impacting the state's transportation infrastructure.

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