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DesertX, a new development in the Colorado Desert, is causing controversy
Surfing in the California desert? Developer's plan sparks outrage over water use, drought effects A new proposal for a large development in the Colorado Desert is sparking an increasingly vocal debate about water use...
world
The Artist Who Believes in Climate Change
Can the artists save the Salton Sea? The artist, John Baldassari, has a new book out called "The Last Days of America," which purports to be a "non-fiction" book about America's future, a warning...
europe
California Fish and Wildlife Commission ruled bumblebees are not “wildlife”
Bumblebees can be classified as 'fish' under California conservation law, court says California’s Fish and Fish Commission has determined bumblebees are part of the “fish” umbrella term in the state’s general conservation laws. The...
entertainment
CNN chief says he’s preparing to cut expenses after a “solid year”
CNN chief Chris Licht tells staff to brace for budget cuts, but he insists that the news media won't be hurt. (Published Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2014) CNN media chief Chris Licht says he's preparing...
politics
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s final pitch to California lawmakers
Newsom urges California lawmakers not to tax forgiven federal student loans Gov. Gavin Newsom has been asking state lawmakers for weeks to make clear his opposition to tax breaks for student loan borrowers who...
travel
FIFA’s Women’s Sports Campaign Has Gained New Strength
World Cup draws attention to equal rights, including attire, for female athletes. With the 2014 FIFA World Cup set to kick off on June 12 in Brazil, a host of topics are expected to...
sport
Rep. David Valadao gets three years of probation for voter fraud
Rep. David Valadao wins reelection in endangered Central Valley congressional seat TIJUANA – Rep. David Valadao received an official rebuke from the state secretary of a Mexican state Monday, after he was convicted on...
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Climate Change Is Making Extreme Weather Events More Common and Destructive
Climate change is fueling extremism, raising tempers along with temperatures — and exacerbating a dangerous pattern of xenophobia, a new report warns It’s getting colder. Temperatures across the country have been dropping over the...
us
The First Signs of a Drought in California
California drought pits farmers vs. cities. But neither is the biggest water victim. On Oct. 29, California became the first U.S. state to ban the construction of new oil and gas operations within its...
health
Amazon canceled new hiring and sabbatical from its current workers
Amazon will pause corporate hiring for months By Brian Stelter and David Weigel 9 November 2014 Amazon employees across the globe heard Tuesday that the company would be pausing all new hiring for the...