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Kerr County Rebuilds Hit Again as Texas Flood Rules Lag
climate-and-environment12 hours ago

Kerr County Rebuilds Hit Again as Texas Flood Rules Lag

Two Kerr County homes that rebuilt after the 2025 floods were flooded again in 2026. ProPublica and The Texas Tribune report that Texas lawmakers have repeatedly failed to tighten statewide flood protections, leaving flood-prone homes and RV parks at risk and allowing repairs that don’t require upgraded codes. As residents face ongoing damage, one death in the latest flood underscores the ongoing danger and the tough choice between staying or relocating while the state lags behind others in flood-resilience rules.

via ProPublica|
#buildingcodes#climate-and-environment#climatechange
Nevada challenges federal Colorado River cuts, warns Vegas water is at stake
climate-and-environment1 day ago

Nevada challenges federal Colorado River cuts, warns Vegas water is at stake

Nevada filed the first lawsuit opposing the Trump administration’s plan to force about a 20% cut in Colorado River water deliveries to Nevada, Arizona, and California for two years, with potential larger reductions later to protect the river’s depleted reservoirs. The state argues the plan violates the National Environmental Policy Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, and the Law of the River, and would devastate Southern Nevada’s economy and water supply. While California and Arizona share concerns, four upstream states are not required to cut this round; Nevada says it remains open to negotiation but seeks a court halt to the plan.

via Los Angeles Times|
#climate-and-environment#colorado-river#drought
Memo reveals U.S. bid to erode global plastic limits in treaty talks
climate-and-environment1 day ago

Memo reveals U.S. bid to erode global plastic limits in treaty talks

A Washington Post report based on a leaked diplomatic memo shows the United States opposing binding limits on plastic production in global plastics treaty negotiations, seeking a broad national-security exemption to bypass the treaty and arguing for economic and petrochemical interests, as talks reach a critical phase.

via The Washington Post|
#climate-and-environment#environmental-policy#government-policy
Judge Allows Santa Barbara Offshore Oil Restart With Federal Oversight Shift
climate-and-environment5 days ago

Judge Allows Santa Barbara Offshore Oil Restart With Federal Oversight Shift

A federal judge ruled that Sable Offshore Corp. can continue pumping oil along Santa Barbara County’s coast under a Trump-era Defense Production Act order, transferring regulatory authority from California to federal agencies and fining the company about $1.5 million for violating a restart consent decree. California officials plan to appeal, and experts say the ruling could set a precedent for federal preemption of state environmental laws in energy projects.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california-environmental-law#climate-and-environment#defense-production-act
California Braces for Potential Historic El Niño Winter
climate-and-environment12 days ago

California Braces for Potential Historic El Niño Winter

NOAA forecasters say a “super” El Niño is highly likely this year, with about a 95% chance of becoming very strong and potentially the strongest on record since 1950. If it unfolds as expected, Southern California could see above‑average winter rainfall and more tropical moisture, increasing the risks of coastal flooding, higher seas and erosion. Past strong El Niños have varied in impact, but the pattern typically brings heavier storms to the region from December through March, and warming global temperatures could amplify these effects.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california#climate-and-environment#climate-change
Global tributes pour in as Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle dies
climate-and-environment14 days ago

Global tributes pour in as Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle dies

Jackie, the internet-famous bald eagle from Big Bear Lake who, with her mate Shadow, captivated millions via a long-running nest livestream, died after weeks of illness. Fans worldwide shared memories celebrating her motherhood, resilience, and devotion, turning her into a symbol of hope and unity. The enduring storyline inspired classrooms and individuals facing hardship, and supporters now consider Shadow’s future while pushing habitat protection to honor her legacy.

via Los Angeles Times|
#bald-eagle#big-bear-lake#climate-and-environment
Farewell to Jackie: Big Bear’s Famous Bald Eagle Succumbs to Unknown Ailment
climate-and-environment15 days ago

Farewell to Jackie: Big Bear’s Famous Bald Eagle Succumbs to Unknown Ailment

Jackie, the Big Bear Valley bald eagle whose nest livestream drew millions, died after weeks of care for a mysterious illness that caused severe anemia; despite extensive tests—CT scans and a bone marrow biopsy—veterinarians could not determine a cause, and her remains were transferred to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The 14-year-old bird and her mate Shadow had raised several chicks over the years, and fans mourn her loss while Shadow’s future remains uncertain; the story also touched on fundraising to protect the eagles’ nesting area.

via Los Angeles Times|
#bald-eagle#california#climate-and-environment
California Offshore Wind Faces Setback as RWE Walks Away in $1.22B Deal
climate-and-environment19 days ago

California Offshore Wind Faces Setback as RWE Walks Away in $1.22B Deal

German energy company RWE agreed to abandon offshore wind leases off New York, Louisiana and California’s Humboldt coast in a $1.22 billion deal with the Trump administration, the largest of five such buyouts totaling about $2.7 billion aimed at steering projects away from offshore wind toward fossil fuels; the deal jeopardizes California’s 2045 offshore wind goals, leaving only two West Coast leases, as RWE reallocates funds to an LNG terminal stake and natural gas turbine development, a move critics say undermines clean energy and jobs while California pursues its climate targets.

via Los Angeles Times|
#california#climate-and-environment#fossil-fuels
Western heat wave shatters records, fueling evacuations and wildfires
climate-and-environment24 days ago

Western heat wave shatters records, fueling evacuations and wildfires

A brutal Western U.S. heat wave pushed temperatures to record highs (Phoenix reached 116°F on Aug. 1, tying the city’s Aug. 1 record and coming close to the region’s all-time high) and spurred wildfire activity with evacuations in Spokane as the Old Trails Fire grew to about 2,300 acres. Southern California faced days of extreme heat with health warnings, while Montana’s Great Falls and Helena also set daily records. Officials warned about heat illness and urged limited outdoor activity, staying in air conditioning, and never leaving people or pets in cars. The extreme conditions are driven by a persistent high-pressure system and tropical moisture, with heat expected to ease later in the week.

via Los Angeles Times|
#climate-and-environment#heat-wave#public-health