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Breaking from Lower Basin pact, Nevada pitches emergency Colorado River stopgap plan Lake Powell, Lake Mead and the entire Colorado River system is at risk of collapse without action.

Nevada officials are so frustrated and worried over the lack of progress on Colorado River negotiations, they've broken from the other Lower Basin states and proposed their own solution: www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-... via @alanhalaly.bsky.social

Sea Levels Are Already Higher Than Many Scientists Think, New Study Shows

Turns out sea levels are *already high* than scientists thought, especially in Southeast Asia and Pacific nations. Which means hundreds of millions of people face greater risk from sea level rise than previously understood: www.nytimes.com/2026/03/04/c...

Feds approve expansion of nation’s only operational lithium mine The lithium mine in Nevada’s Esmeralda County is the nation’s only functional one — for now.

Federal officials approved the expansion of America's only operational lithium mine, Nevada's Silver Peak: www.reviewjournal.com/news/environ... via @alanhalaly.bsky.social

The thing I keep wondering as David Ellison does this spiel: What if the truth doesn’t happen to align with what the “70% of centrist Americans” whom Ellison defines as his audience want to see on the news?

(Via @brianstelter.bsky.social)

Clayton Kershaw gives some insight into Shohei Ohtani Clayton Kershaw was a guest on "The Pat McAfee Show" and talked for a bit about the majesty of Shohei Ohtani.

“It’s amazing what Shohei does. And as far as secrets, I don’t know how he does it. I have no idea. I’ve watched him for a few years, still have no idea how he does it.” — Clayton Kershaw www.latimes.com/sports/dodge... via @houstonmitchell.bsky.social

Fears mount at CBS News and CNN over merger, consolidation Job cuts and pressure to placate Trump loom over major changes in store for two TV news organizations that will be combined under Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Fears mount at CBS News and CNN over merger, consolidation

Why winters are riskier in a warmer world | Talking Climate with Katharine Hayhoe Get more from Talking Climate with Katharine Hayhoe on Patreon

This week in Talking Climate: why a warming world can mean worse winter weather, and how one of the world's biggest cities just cleaned up its air 184 years ahead of forecast. Read on!

A major housing battle is taking place on the edge of Yosemite National Park An unusual battle over new housing is emerging on the western edge of Yosemite National Park, in an area zoned for forest.

I am always skeptical about people opposing new housing next to existing housing, but when it's happening along the edge of Yosemite National Park you have to scratch your head at least a little bit: www.sfchronicle.com/california/a... via @kurtisalexander.bsky.social

After Warner Bros. merger, changes are coming to the historic Paramount lot. Here's what to expect Paramount Skydance plans to redevelop its historic Hollywood studio as it consolidates the vast Warner Bros. and Paramount real estate empires.

After Warner Bros. merger, changes are coming to the historic Paramount lot. Here’s what to expect www.latimes.com/business/sto... via @megjames.bsky.social

Commentary: Too many Democrats in California governor's race? That's a great thing California's Democratic Party leaders need a rude awakening. Making them sweat about a gubernatorial primary is a start, writes columnist Gustavo Arellano.

MY LATEST @latimes.com ‬⁩ COLUMNA: Too many Democrats in California governor's race? That's a great thing. Share, porfas!

Dodgers work with Andrew Toles' family to continue supporting former outfielder The Dodgers said it was no longer possible to renew Andrew Toles' contract and the team is working with his family to figure out "how to best move forward."

Dodgers work with Andrew Toles' family to continue supporting former outfielder

A great way to promote more understanding of climate change is through film.

Climate change goes to the Oscars Several Academy Award-nominated films told stories dealing with global warming. More movies like this, please!

NEW: Five Oscar-nominated films have storylines dealing with climate change. That's the most ever.

"This is the world we live in. Filmmakers are experiencing climate change in their lives."

Here's the list, and why it's such a big deal: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/climate-ch...

An oil refinery defined life in this quaint California city. What happens when it’s gone? For decades, the Valero refinery shaped Benicia’s economy, politics and health. Now the city has become a reluctant test case of whether an oil town can reinvent itself

The California city of Benicia has long been defined by a Valero oil refinery. What will happen after the refinery shuts down in April? www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...

How “conservation pool” water management could provide a way forward for Colorado River users Some Colorado River experts say conservation pools are the wave of the future. Others say the concept is flawed and could hurt economies.

In theory, all the Colorado River states want to create "conservation pools" to leave more water in Lake Mead and Lake Powell. In practice, the details are fiendishly difficult to work out: coloradosun.com/2026/03/04/c...

Commentary: Will Klein isn't surprised he saved the Dodgers' World Series dynasty Will Klein went from relatively unknown to Dodgers World Series legend in four innings, but the reliever knew he would "shine" in the pressure-packed moment.

It would be wild if Will Klein didn't make the Opening Day roster out of Spring Training. But anything is possible when you play for the Dodgers. www.latimes.com/sports/dodge...

Shaikin: Clayton Kershaw's 'perfect' ending has one final chapter in WBC Clayton Kershaw isn't thinking about returning to the Dodgers, but he is excited to tackle something on his bucket list: pitching for the U.S. in the WBC.

Clayton Kershaw on pitching in the World Baseball Classic: "I actually am in a pretty good spot with my arm. I’ll be fine. If they need me, I’ll be ready." www.latimes.com/sports/dodge...

Toxic vapors linger beneath a shuttered Watts scrap yard, threatening a nearby high school and other neighbors S&W Atlas Iron & Metal was shuttered last year. But it was recently discovered that there may still be toxic material underneath the site that is seeping into the surrounding Watts neighborhood, inclu...

Toxic vapors linger beneath a shuttered Watts scrap yard, threatening a nearby high school and other neighbors: www.latimes.com/environment/... via @latimes.com

Solar energy for renters has taken off in 10 states. Not in California California's new community solar program is years delayed and just a handful of projects have launched in the meantime.

California continues to be a terrible laggard at community solar, thanks to the Public Utilities Commission basically ignoring the law. @blancabegert.bsky.social with some numbers and anecdotes: www.latimes.com/environment/...

Commentary: Trump's love affair with coal won't save the industry from extinction America's coal output has been falling for decades, and a turnaround isn't in the cards.

www.latimes.com/business/sto...

Texas Seizes the Solar Crown From California, and Other Key Points From the Latest Electricity Data - Inside Climate News Utility-scale solar soared in 2025 across the country; coal also grew, while natural gas was down.

Believe it or not, Texas produced more electricity from big solar farms than California last year. (Although if you add in rooftop solar, California was still the solar leader.) insideclimatenews.org/news/0503202... via @dangearino.bsky.social

Climate change goes to the Oscars Several Academy Award-nominated films told stories dealing with global warming. More movies like this, please!

NEW: Five Oscar-nominated films have storylines dealing with climate change. That's the most ever.

"This is the world we live in. Filmmakers are experiencing climate change in their lives."

Here's the list, and why it's such a big deal: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/climate-ch...

Top tech companies sign Trump's pledge to provide their own power for AI data centers The pledge signed by Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, xAI, Oracle and OpenAI does not include requirements for how companies will source the energy.

Trump invited a bunch of tech executives to the White House and claimed data centers will now save people money rather than cost them money. How will that work? The details are still unclear: www.latimes.com/environment/... via @hayleysmith.bsky.social

Obama protected this Calif. landscape. Now its future is uncertain. Sand to Snow National Monument is just west of Joshua Tree National Park.

As a huge fan of Sand to Snow National Monument, it is very frustrating to me that there is still no management plan or signage: www.sfgate.com/la/article/d...

Against the odds: Inside the struggle to keep Mt. Baldy's ski resort open These days, managing a small ski business is like trying to keep a mom-and-pop general store afloat after Walmart comes to town.

Because running a beloved local ski resort isn’t hard enough, climate-induced weather whiplash is wreaking havoc on Mt. Baldy: www.latimes.com/california/s... via @jackdolan.bsky.social

Confidential database reveals which items NPS thinks may ‘disparage’ America An internal government database reviewed by The Washington Post demonstrates the vast scope of the Trump administration’s ongoing effort to revise or remove information on African American history, cl...

National Park Service employees are diligently telling the Trump administration every historical fact or scientific reality they may want to censor, probably out of fear of getting fired, and it is very sad to see. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

Can fire-resistant homes be sexy? 'You be the judge,' says this Palisades architect A new home built in Pacific Palisades is designed for fire resistance without sacrificing architectural beauty.

Can fire-resistant homes be sexy? ‘You be the judge,’ says this Palisades architect www.latimes.com/environment/... via @nohaggerty.bsky.social

High power bills impeding heat pumps, CA's electrification goals High electricity prices are complicating California’s push to electrify homes with heat pumps.

California has a goal of installing six million heat pumps in homes by 2030. The biggest obstacle? High electric rates. calmatters.org/environment/... via @gauchoesque.bsky.social

Surviving on Trump's Dangerous Planet Yet another war, and yet another argument for an end to oil

@billmckibben.bsky.social: "We have a few humble but powerful tools — the solar panel, the windmill, the battery — that make it easier to imagine something other than our current nightmare." billmckibben.substack.com/p/surviving-...

In which my colleagues and I share thoughts on the future of Colorado River governance It is hard to know where to begin. The Department of the Interior’s Post-2026 Colorado River draft environmental impact statement, and the deep questions it raises, is an “everything in…

The Colorado River quagmire boils down to a simple question, @jfleck.bsky.social writes: "Secretary Burgum: Tell us what you’re going to do." www.inkstain.net/2026/02/in-w...