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How do scientists monitor the populations of the threatened California red-legged frog? With careful listening and a little help from AI.
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Plastic Free July is upon us! Rebecca Prince-Ruiz, founder of Plastic Free July, encourages people to take the challenge with friends, start small and keep a “plastic-free kit” on hand. -
Authorities in Western states warned of the rising risk of wildfires amid a protracted heat wave that has dried out the landscape while setting temperature records and putting lives at risk. Forecasters, meanwhile, said Thursday that some relief was due by the weekend. -
Seniors gather at community centers to stay cool and safe during hot weather, which poses heightened risks for older adults. -
The California Independent System Operator insisted that "at this time, the grid is stable," but it noted that incessant high heat will drive up demand for power. -
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Nearly every major environmental group in California opposed the bill, which would have modified the state’s signature environmental law to speed up upgrades to power lines. Supporters said it would have helped free the state from fossil fuels and make the grid more reliable, but opponents feared it would damage state parks. -
Volunteers removed nearly 4,000 pounds of trash from nine San Diego County beaches on Friday as part of annual efforts to clean up local beaches after the Fourth of July holiday.
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