California Issues Toxic Algae Warnings Ahead Of Labor Day
August 30, 2019
The State Water Resources Control Board said some areas of at least 10 lakes and reservoirs have a "danger" level of algal toxin, which can make people sick and kill animals.
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TahoeLandEpisode 4
Bad News, Bears
August 29, 2019
Climate change could mean more garbage for dinner and shorter life spans for Lake Tahoe’s black bears — not to mention a lot less hibernating. This is supposed to worsen as more visitors descend on the region.
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TahoeLandEpisode 3
Bye, Bye Snow
August 22, 2019
Tahoe’s identity as a winter wonderland is in jeopardy. The climate is warming, and the region’s snowpack is retreating up the mountains. Extreme fluctuations in snow not only have huge ramifications for Tahoe, but also communities across the globe.
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TahoeLandEpisode 2
The Shrimp Problem
August 15, 2019
Invasive shrimp are threatening Lake Tahoe’s iconic clarity. But removing them might keep Tahoe blue — and it also could be a solution for other communities grappling with climate change.
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Trillions Of Invasive Shrimp Are Degrading Lake Tahoe’s Clarity. Now Researchers Are Trying To Stop Them.
August 15, 2019 | Emily Zentner
Mysis shrimp, an invasive species put in Lake Tahoe by humans, have gobbled up the tiny creatures that keep the lake clear. Can we control the shrimp population enough to fix the problem?
California Joins Coalition Of States Suing The Trump Administration Over New Coal Rules
August 13, 2019
California and 20 other Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration Tuesday over its decision to ease restrictions on coal-fired power plants, with Gov. Gavin Newsom saying the president is trying to rescue an outdated industry.
Careful With Those Birthday Candles, Smokey: Beloved Bear Turns 75
August 9, 2019
The longest-running public service campaign is tied to a reduction in wildfires, but in some ways Smokey's message may have worked too well. Here's how he's changed.
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Video: California's Only Known Wolf Pack Adds 3 Pups
August 8, 2019
Trail cameras set up by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife in northeast California recorded the pups and two or three adult wolves in June.
TahoeLandEpisode 1
That Blue Hue
August 8, 2019
More people visit Lake Tahoe every year than Disneyland. They all want to witness its iconic blue hue — but rising temperatures threaten that clear alpine water. In this episode, we look at how Tahoe may hold answers to our climate crisis.
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Sacramento-Area Scientists Join All-Female Global Sailing Expedition To Study Ocean Pollution
August 5, 2019 | Bob Moffitt
Three hundred women will sail in stages to study plastic pollution as part of the eXXpedition Round The World. The 30 stages will take two years to complete and cover 38,000 miles.
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