On Memorial Day, veterans say battling climate change is key
This Memorial Day, state and local leaders are speaking out - calling climate change the battle of our time - crucial to national security.
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2022 ‘Dirty Dozen’: produce with the most pesticides
An annual list of best and worst produce, in terms of pesticide residue, is out - and strawberries, spinach, kale, and collard and mustard greens top the list.
Groups press for drilling ban to weaken power of petro-states
Climate activists are calling for a rapid shift away from oil and gas, as a way to reduce world dependence on the fossil fuels that prop up the Russian regime and its war in Ukraine.
Ukraine charity scams on the rise
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine generates suffering for millions, many in California naturally want to do what they can to support the refugees. But now, scammers are working overtime to try to divert those funds.
Research suggests cell-tower radiation harms wildlife
A growing body of scientific studies showed electromagnetic fields from the extremely low frequencies common to power lines and radio-frequency radiation, the kind from cell towers and mobile devices, may be harmful to wildlife as well as humans.
Millions of 3G devices to lose service in next few months
Most devices that run on 3G wireless technology will become obsolete this year, some as soon as three weeks.
Study: gas stoves leak methane, even when off
Gas stoves in home kitchens are leaking a lot more methane gas than previously known, which has implications for the fight against climate change.
State Department to pilot new program for refugees to attend college
(California News Service) By next fall, refugee students may be able to apply to attend American colleges and universities. The State Department said it plans to pilot a new category for refugee admissions, known as P4.
P4 status would allow a group or institution to sponsor a refugee. A university sponsorship program would allow them to study in the U.S. and then apply for permanent residency.
Groups petition feds to act on radio frequency radiation
Groups concerned about the safety of wireless technology and devices - such as cell phones, cell towers and smart meters - petitioned the Food and Drug Administration to study the issue and set health standards to regulate the industry.
Western monarch butterflies rebound from edge of extinction
The western monarch butterfly appears to be pulling back from the edge of extinction - with more than 100,000 counted so far in the 25th annual Western Monarch Thanksgiving Count.
