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Ecology Action states its mission concisely: “Reduce emissions.” The nonprofit group advocates for innovative energy, water, and transportation solutions in communities across California.

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Uber, Lyft Drivers Could Unionize Under New Proposal

04/09/2025

California Democrats are backing a legislative proposal that would allow gig workers to form unions. Expect big pushback from companies like Uber, Lyft and Doordash.

California to Use Satellites to Track Greenhouse Gas Emissions

03/28/2025

The California Air Resources Board is going to spend $100 million to track greenhouse gas emissions with satellites.

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County Leaders Discuss Waste Solutions

This article was written by BenitoLink intern Meghan Lee. Lea este artĂ­culo en español aquĂ­.The Board of Supervisors and county staff discussed various strategies for handling San Benito County’s waste management at its March 25 meeting. The John Smith Road 


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County Installs Solar Panel Array at San Martin Animal Center

The goats at the Santa Clara County Animal Services Center in San Martin have a new source of shade: an array of solar panels that generate power for the 37,000-square-foot shelter.

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Wildfarmers Receives Grant to Support Blue Oak Woodland Habitat Stewardship

Information provided by Wildfarmers. Lea este artĂ­culo en español aquĂ­.Wildfarmers is a nonprofit dedicated to connecting and strengthening wildlife, wilderness and human communities, through the enhancement of native habitat, aquifers, and forest lands; specifically pertaining to the ancient Blue Oak 


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Annual Christmas Tree Recycling Event Returns to Hollister and San Juan Bautista

Information provided by Scout Troop 436. Lea este artĂ­culo en español aquĂ­. The Scouts of Troop 436, Troop 2436, Troop 428, and Troop 2428 will once again be offering their beloved Christmas Tree Recycling service this January. For over 35 


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Sierra Nevada May Hold Key to Meet California’s Ambitious 30×30 Goal

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – California's 30×30 goal was a topic at the Sierra Nevada Alliance Conservation Conference held at Lake Tahoe Community College, Nov. 7-8. In 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom committed the state to conserving 30% of lands 


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CDFW Seeks Public Comment Related to Western Burrowing Owl

Information provided by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Lea este artĂ­culo en español aquĂ­.The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking data and public comments on a petition to list the western burrowing owl under the 


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San Benito County Water District Works to Meet Region’s Needs Amid Drought

Lea este artĂ­culo en español aquĂ­.As the region’s overall water supply and demand for municipal and industrial uses are almost on par at current usage levels, the San Benito County Water District is working on expanding resources to account for 


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Llagas Creek Project Is Fully Funded After 70 Years

Local agencies finally have enough money to complete the Upper Llagas Creek Flood Protection Project, about 70 years after the massive infrastructure project was initially planned.

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Planning Begins on Hwy 101 Wildlife Crossing

Lea este artĂ­culo en español aquĂ­.Green Foothills, an organization dedicated to preserving open space and farmland in San Mateo, San Benito and Santa Clara counties, held a forum Aug. 21 to pose a simple question: How did the mountain lion 


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Central Coast Community Energy Launches Residential Battery Rebate Program

Information provided by Central Coast Community Energy. Lea este artĂ­culo en español aquĂ­.

Featured

Water is a human right under California law, but it doesn’t always work out that way.
Agriculture and Water Shortages in the State’s Breadbasket, Explained
There are many causes contributing to this crisis. And as you may already know, this situation really is nuts.
RCDs look after the land, whether it’s used for grazing, growing, or getting out into nature.
California Dirt
RCDs were created to avoid a repeat of the Dust Bowl. Now they work with landowners to preserve the air, water and natural habitats that sustain us all.
Moss Landing in Monterey Bay is the world’s largest battery storage facility for solar and other renewable energy.
Solar Power and California’s Clean Energy Goals
How the sun is helping push the state toward 100 percent renewable energy.
Dairy products are California’s top agricultural commodity, but the industry is often criticized for its impact on the environment.
Sustainable Sustenance
Greener ways to feed the world’s growing population
How California reclamation districts turned millions of acres of wetlands into fertile agricultural land, starting in the earliest days of the Gold Rush.
Reclamation Districts: Turning ‘Swamps’ Into Farmland
From its earliest days as a state, California has been trying to turn marshes into productive land.
Long-duration energy storage, such as this thermal energy storage facility, allows renewable energy sources to operate at full capacity without overloading the power grid.
How California Leads the Race For Long Duration Energy Storage
For renewable energy sources such as solar and wind to be viable, ways to store the power they create are essential.
California has a goal of 6 million heat pumps cooling and heating buildings by 2030.
6 Million New Heat Pumps: Essential to California's Climate Future
Installing 6 million heat pumps by 2030 is essential if California is to reach its goal of net zero carbon emissions.
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