Paper or no plastic: New bill may eliminate plastic bags in California entirely
A carveout in California's ban on single-use plastic bags has caused waste tonnage to spike...
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![By Marco di Marco | Associated Press GRINDAVIK, Iceland — A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted Thursday for the third time since December, sending jets of lava into the sky, triggering the evacuation of the popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa and cutting heat and hot water to thousands of people. The eruption began at about […]](https://www.ocregister.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/sjm-olcano_178439293.jpg?w=117 "By Marco di Marco | Associated Press GRINDAVIK, Iceland — A volcano in southwestern Iceland erupted Thursday for the third time since December, sending jets of lava into the sky, triggering the evacuation of the popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa and cutting heat and hot water to thousands of people. The eruption began at about […]")
Iceland volcano erupting again, causing fresh evacuations
By Marco di Marco | Associated Press GRINDAVIK, Iceland — A volcano in southwestern Iceland...
Here’s how Big Bear’s famous nesting eagles are weathering the storm
With more than 7,000 feathers to keep her dry, Jackie the eagle is having no...
The good news, bad news on California’s water supplies, drought after record rainfall
Experts say coming weeks will be critical in seeing if we'll stay drought-free or experience...
The Compost: Storm updates, tools to electrify your home and climate fiction for a rainy day
This week's environment newsletter also has updates on monarch counts, a sewage spill, a guide...
The Compost: What’s a ski town without snow?
Environment reporter Brooke Staggs reflects on how winters have changed in her hometown and what...
Deadly listeria outbreak linked to California business
New lab and inspection evidence linked soft cheeses and other dairy products made by Rizo-Lopez...
SoCal Storm 2024: ARkStorm theories debunked by scientists
While Southern California is experiencing heavy rain, it is not an "ARkStorm."
Some experts are proposing a Category 6 storm rating
If the world sticks with just five storm categories "as these storms get stronger and...
What is it like counting 528,000 albatross nests on Midway Islands?
Seeing the birds close up and "being part of their tribe" was a once-in-a-lifetime experience...