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Polluted Communities Gasp As California Struggles With Diesel Truck Ban

"Standing in his front yard in Wilmington, Jose Ulloa can’t get a sentence out without coughing. Heavy-duty trucks, headed to and from the Port of Los Angeles, pass in front of his home all day, their engines roaring and their exhaust spewing into the air."

Source: CalMatters, 12/11/2024

"Bird Flu In California Child Linked To Virus In Dairy Cows, CDC Says"

""Federal disease trackers reported Tuesday that the first child diagnosed with bird flu in an ongoing U.S. outbreak was infected with a virus strain moving rapidly through dairy cattle, even though there is no evidence the youngster was exposed to livestock or any infected animals."

Source: Washington Post, 12/11/2024

"Celebrities And Coastal Residents Flee From Wind-Driven Wildfire In Malibu"

"Thousands of Southern California residents were under evacuation orders and warnings Tuesday as firefighters battled a wind-driven wildfire in Malibu that burned near celebrities’ seaside mansions, horse farms and Pepperdine University, where students watched as flames raced down hillsides and the sky turned deep red."

Source: AP, 12/11/2024

Just One Mutation Can Make H5N1 Bird Flu A Threat To Humans: Researchers

"California researchers say the world may be just one genetic tweak away from human-to-human transmission of the H5N1 bird flu virus — a worrisome mutation that could open the door to widespread human infections and possibly even a pandemic, according to some experts."

Source: LA Times, 12/06/2024

Reporting on Illegal Wildlife Trade – Story Ideas, Safety Tips and More

Illicit trade in wild animals and plants is a billion-dollar global business that threatens biodiversity and human health. Endless reporting opportunities range from exposing corruption and criminal networks to debunking claims about products derived from endangered species. Journalist Rene Ebersole shares insights from her 20 years on the trail of wildlife smugglers, poachers and other environmental lawbreakers — and introduces a new nonprofit dedicated to this beat.

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Phillips 66 Faces Federal Charges Of Wastewater Dumping At Calif. Refinery

"The U.S. attorney’s office in Los Angeles has filed felony criminal charges against Phillips 66, accusing the company’s Carson refinery of illicitly dumping oil and grease into the county sewer system."

Source: LA Times, 11/22/2024

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