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Stories related to: conservation

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Tight Summer Electricity Supply Predicted

May 9, 2018 | Steve Milne

California's energy grid manager says the electricity supply will be tight this summer. The Folsom-based California Independent System Operator, or CAL-ISO, says low snowpack in the mountains means below-average hydroelectricity supplies.

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Environment

A Small Antarctic Fish Is Helping Scientists Understand The Impacts Of Climate Change

January 19, 2018 | Julia Mitric

A new UC Davis study finds the emerald rock cod can adapt to rising ocean temperatures or ocean acidity, but not both. It's part of a broader scientific effort to identify species and ecosystems most vulnerable to climate change.

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State Government

New California Law Bans Selling Most Ivory Products

July 5, 2016 | Bob Moffitt

A new law went into effect July 1 that makes it illegal to sell almost any product that contains ivory or rhinoceros horn.

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Environment

California Wants Major Changes To Water Conservation

May 9, 2016 | Ben Bradford

An executive order from California Gov. Jerry Brown and a new proposal from the state Water Board would do away with the current system of water conservation.

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Number Of Wild Tigers Increases For First Time In 100 Years

April 11, 2016

Early in the 20th century, the world had some 100,000 tigers, according to estimates. The number fell sharply over time — but the World Wildlife Fund says it has now risen for the first time in years.

Environment

California Weighs Extending Drought Conservation Orders

February 2, 2016

(AP) - Following a welcomed parade of El Nino storms drenching drought-stricken California, state officials on Tuesday will decide whether to extend emergency conservation orders, and reveal how much water Californians saved in December.

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Environment

California Water Agencies Say Proposed Drought Rules Don't Provide Enough Relief

January 15, 2016 | Amy Quinton

Many California cities and water agencies are not happy with a proposal to extend mandatory water conservation rules.

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Environment

First Fines In California Drought Issued To Cities And Agencies

October 30, 2015 | Amy Quinton

Californian regulators issued fines for the first time to urban water suppliers that failed to meet conservation goals.

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Environment

Californians Reduce Water Use By 27 Percent in June

July 30, 2015 | Amy Quinton

Data released Thursday by the State Water Resources Control Board shows 265 out of 411 local agencies hit or nearly reached savings targets.

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State Government

California Moves To Limit New Lawns

July 15, 2015 | Katie Orr

California may be getting browner. In a move to further conserve water, the California Water Commission voted today to limit grass in new construction.

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