Paul Rogers
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Journalist covering science and environment news for the San Jose Mercury News
AI cameras are spotting wildfires across California â often before humans call 911
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AI cameras are spotting wildfires across California â often before humans call 911
From the Bay Area to San Diego, a growing network of high-tech devices searches for smoke and calls it in.
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/09/19/a-growing-network-of-ai-cameras-is-spotting-wildfires-across-california-often-before-humans-call-911/
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Electric vehicle access to carpool lanes is ending - How it will affect you
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Electric vehicle access to carpool lanes is ending â How it will affect you
One of Californiaâs top perks for EV drivers expires on Sept. 30
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/09/08/electric-vehicle-access-to-carpool-lanes-is-ending-how-it-will-affect-you/
19 days ago
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Trump administration cancels nearly half a billion dollars for Northern California offshore wind project
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Trump administration cancels nearly half a billion dollars for Northern California offshore wind project
$426 million grant was to begin effort to build hundreds of turbines in the Pacific Ocean, 20 miles offshore
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/09/02/trump-administration-cancels-nearly-half-a-billion-dollars-for-northern-california-offshore-wind-project/
25 days ago
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"Leno's law" to ease smog checks on older cars stalls out in California legislature
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âLenoâs lawâ to ease smog checks on older cars stalls out in California legislature
Former Tonight Show host sought to end smog checks for vehicles 35 years and older
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/08/29/lenos-law-to-ease-smog-checks-on-older-cars-stalls-out-in-california-legislature/
29 days ago
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Landfill that closed 47 years ago continues to leak trash into Pacific Ocean
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Landfill that closed 47 years ago continues to leak trash into Pacific Ocean
Mussel Rock, near the Daly City-Pacifica border, could cost $350 million to clean up
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/08/26/old-landfill-that-closed-47-years-ago-continues-to-leak-trash-into-pacific-ocean/
about 1 month ago
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Plans for the largest new Bay Area reservoir since 1998 collapse amid cost overruns, delays
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Plans for the largest new Bay Area reservoir since 1998 collapse amid cost overruns, delays
Santa Clara Valley Water District halts work on $3.2 billion Pacheco Reservoir after already spending $100 million
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/08/26/plans-to-build-the-largest-new-bay-area-reservoir-since-1998-collapse-amid-cost-overruns-and-years-of-delay/
about 1 month ago
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Moss Landing battery fire: Work begins to remove and recycle 55,000 burned batteries from wrecked oceanfront power plant
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Moss Landing battery fire: Work begins to remove and recycle 55,000 burned batteries from wrecked oceanfront power plant
Jan. 16 fire caused evacuations and raised safety questions about Californiaâs renewable energy push
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/08/13/thousands-of-burned-batteries-at-moss-landing-power-plant-to-be-removed-starting-next-month/
about 1 month ago
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New national monument along Santa Cruz coast opens to the public for hiking, biking
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New national monument along Santa Cruz coast opens to the public for hiking, biking
The Cotoni-Coast Dairies property is five times the size of Golden Gate Park, along six miles of oceanfront.
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/08/14/new-national-monument-along-santa-cruz-coast-opens-to-the-public-for-hiking-biking/
about 1 month ago
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Cost to build largest new reservoir in California in 50 years increases by $2 billion to at least $6.2 billion
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Cost to build largest new reservoir in California in 50 years increases by $2 billion to at least $6.2 billion
Sites Reservoir would be 8th largest in California, providing water to Bay Area, farms, LA
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/07/16/cost-to-build-largest-new-reservoir-in-california-in-50-years-increases-by-2-billion-to-at-least-6-2-billion/
2 months ago
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Wildfires: Which parts of California are at highest fire risk this summer?
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Wildfires: Which parts of California are at highest fire risk this summer?
After three mild years in a row, 2025 began with the devastating LA fires. How high is danger this summer?
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/06/14/wildfires-which-parts-of-california-are-at-highest-fire-risk-this-summer/
4 months ago
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State funders criticize pace and progress on $2.7 billion plan to build new reservoir in Santa Clara County
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State funders criticize pace and progress on $2.7 billion plan to build new reservoir in Santa Clara County
After seven years, Valley Water lacks permits, environmental studies and partners for Pacheco Reservoir
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/05/21/state-funders-criticize-pace-and-progress-on-2-7-billion-plan-to-build-new-reservoir-in-santa-clara-county/
4 months ago
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The next big earthquake: When is the Bay Area due?
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The next big earthquake: When is the Bay Area due?
Itâs been more than 10 years since the the big Napa quake and 35 since Loma Prieta. Should you worry?
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/05/23/the-next-big-earthquake-when-is-the-bay-area-due/
4 months ago
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Santa Cruz wharf collapse: Plans take shape for rebuilding as summer beach season begins
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Santa Cruz wharf collapse: Plans take shape for rebuilding as summer beach season begins
Damaged landmark is open for summer, $1 million repair could begin in October.
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/05/24/santa-cruz-wharf-collapse-plans-take-shape-for-rebuilding-as-summer-beach-season-begins/
4 months ago
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Bay Area Ridge Trail adds 14 scenic miles near San Jose for hiking, biking, horse riding
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Bay Area Ridge Trail adds 14 scenic miles near San Jose for hiking, biking, horse riding
New stretch through Calero County Park completes 427 miles of 550-mile route through nine counties
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/05/17/bay-area-ridge-trail-adds-14-scenic-miles-near-san-jose-for-hiking-biking-horse-riding/
4 months ago
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Where are gray wolves roaming in California? New online map lets you see
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Where are wolves roaming in California? New online map lets you see
At least 50 gray wolves live in California now, a success story for environmentalists and headache for ranchers
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/05/15/where-are-wolves-roaming-in-california-new-online-map-lets-you-see/
5 months ago
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Jay Leno pushes bill to end smog checks in California for vehicles 35 years or older / Car enthusiasts love it, environmentalists say it will increase air pollution
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Jay Leno pushes bill to end smog checks in California for vehicles 35 years or older
Comedian says it would benefit auto enthusiasts, while environmentalists say it would increase air pollution
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/05/08/jay-leno-pushes-bill-to-end-smog-checks-in-california-for-vehicles-35-years-or-older/
5 months ago
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House votes to block California from banning the sale of new gasoline cars by 2035
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House votes to block California from banning the sale of new gasoline cars by 2035
Landmark Newsom rule is designed to reduce smog and greenhouse emissions, but many motorists oppose it
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/05/01/house-votes-to-block-california-from-banning-the-sale-of-new-gasoline-cars-by-2035/
5 months ago
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You can learn now when farmers are spraying pesticides near your home. Here's how.
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You can learn now when farmers are spraying pesticides near your home. Hereâs how.
First-in-the-nation âSpray Daysâ system sends California residents emails and texts, shows maps
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/04/25/you-can-learn-now-when-farmers-are-spraying-pesticides-near-your-home-heres-how/
5 months ago
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Cal Fire adds huge new firefighting tool as summer fire season approaches
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Cal Fire adds huge new firefighting tool as summer fire season approaches
Retrofitted C-130 cargo plane can fly farther, faster and carry more fire retardant than other Cal Fire aircraft
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/04/24/cal-fire-adds-huge-new-fire-fighting-tool-as-summer-fire-season-approaches/
5 months ago
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Famous Bay Area nude beach preserved in $10 million deal
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Famous Bay Area nude beach preserved in $10 million deal
Scenic property on San Mateo coast sits adjacent to San Gregorio State Beach, has au naturel history dating back to 1966.
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/04/22/famous-bay-area-nude-beach-preserved-in-10-million-deal/
5 months ago
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Earth Day: How Trump's environmental decisions are affecting California
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Earth Day: How Trumpâs environmental decisions are affecting California
Environmentalists and Newsom administration on defense, but pledge to use state laws and lawsuits to fight rollbacks
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/04/21/earth-day-how-trumps-environmental-decisions-are-affecting-california/
5 months ago
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Underwater robots, great white sharks and glowing jellyfish: New $50 million high-tech ship arrives to unlock ocean mysteries
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Underwater robots, great white sharks and glowing jellyfish: New $50 million high-tech ship arrives to unlock ocean mysteries
The âDavid Packardâ is named for Silicon Valley pioneer who donated more than $1 billion to ocean research
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/04/15/underwater-robots-great-white-sharks-and-glowing-jellyfish-new-50-million-high-tech-ship-arrives-to-unlock-ocean-mysteries/
5 months ago
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Spring has sprung on West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz....
6 months ago
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Sierra Nevada snowpack sees most bountiful three years in a row in 25 years After years of drought, California water supplies are in good shape as summer months approach
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Sierra Nevada snowpack sees most bountiful three years in a row in 25 years
After years of drought, California water supplies in good shape as summer months approach
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/04/01/sierra-nevada-snowpack-sees-most-bountiful-three-years-in-a-row-in-25-years/
6 months ago
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How some of the Bay Areaâs nastiest beach restrooms are about to get a makeover The $3 million project will replace malodorous, dilapidated facilities at popular oceanfront sites.
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How some of the Bay Areaâs nastiest beach restrooms are about to get a makeover
The $3 million project will replace malodorous, dilapidated facilities at popular oceanfront sites.
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/03/29/eight-state-beaches-along-the-san-mateo-county-coast-to-get-new-restrooms/
6 months ago
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Crews clear major rockslide early, reopening key route into Yosemite National Park They used 3D imaging drones, aerial lifts, workers rappelling down cliffs.
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Crews clear major rockslide early, reopening key route into Yosemite
Workers pull all-nighters to remove boulders on Highway 140 along the Merced River between Mariposa and El Portal
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/03/25/crews-clear-major-rockslide-early-reopening-key-route-into-yosemite/
6 months ago
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Major rockslide closes key road into Yosemite National Park indefinitely
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Major rockslide closes key road into Yosemite National Park indefinitely
Tons of boulders crash down onto Highway 140 along the Merced River
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/03/20/major-rockslide-closes-key-road-into-yosemite-national-park-indefinitely/
6 months ago
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State decides how to spend nearly half a billion dollars available after collapse of Los Vaqueros Reservoir expansion project
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State decides how to spend nearly half a billion dollars available after collapse of Los Vaqueros Reservoir expansion project
Other water storage projects hope to receive funding from Proposition 1, a state water bond
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/03/19/state-decides-how-to-spend-nearly-half-a-billion-dollars-available-after-collapse-of-los-vaqueros-reservoir-expansion-project/
6 months ago
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Trump White House says he will eliminate two national monuments in California, then deletes the announcement
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Trump White House says he will eliminate two national monuments in California, then deletes the announcement
Fate of vast protected areas near Mount Shasta and near Joshua Tree National Park remains unclear
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/03/17/trump-white-house-says-he-will-eliminate-two-national-monuments-in-california-then-deletes-the-announcement/
6 months ago
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Do you need a reservation to get into Yosemite this summer? The Trump administration isnât saying
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Do you need a reservation to get into Yosemite this summer? The Trump administration isnât saying
Confusion reigns at iconic California park as visitors try to make vacation plans
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/03/17/will-you-need-a-reservation-to-get-into-yosemite-this-summer-the-trump-administration-isnt-saying/?share=cnmuvmsnwhett5tiimml
6 months ago
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Erin Brockovich on Moss Landing battery fire: 'The truth's not coming out'
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Erin Brockovich on Moss Landing battery fire: âThe truthâs not coming outâ
Environmental activist played by Julia Roberts in hit movie says battery storage plants need more oversight
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/03/09/erin-brockovich-on-moss-landing-battery-fire-the-truths-not-coming-out/
7 months ago
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Supreme Court sides with San Francisco in raw sewage case, limits EPA ability to enforce Clean Water Act
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Supreme Court sides with San Francisco in raw sewage case, limits EPA ability to enforce Clean Water Act
The major case could have impacts around California and the nation.
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/03/04/supreme-court-sides-with-san-francisco-in-raw-sewage-case-limits-epa-ability-to-enforce-clean-water-act/
7 months ago
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âA powder keg:â Lawsuit claims Texas company knowingly built dangerous battery plant at Moss Landing, leading to major toxic fire
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âA powder keg:â Lawsuit claims Texas company knowingly built dangerous battery plant at Moss Landing, leading to major toxic fire
Legal actions begin to pile up against Vistra for the Jan. 16 fire which has given the battery industry an image problem
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/02/27/a-powder-keg-lawsuit-claims-texas-company-knowingly-built-dangerous-battery-plant-at-moss-landing-leading-to-major-toxic-fire/
7 months ago
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Trump administration releases $315 million in Biden funding it had blocked for two large new California reservoir projects
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Trump administration releases $315 million in Biden funding it had blocked for two large new California reservoir projects
Huge Sites Reservoir project and plans to raise the dam at San Luis Reservoir are impacted, causing widespread confusion
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/02/26/trump-administration-releases-315-million-in-biden-funding-it-had-blocked-for-two-large-new-california-reservoir-projects/
7 months ago
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Moss Landing battery fire: Crews begin first step in clean-up of burned out facility
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Moss Landing battery fire: Crews begin first step in clean-up of burned out facility
Demolishing damaged building, removing thousands of batteries expected to take many months
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/02/24/moss-landing-battery-fire-crews-begin-first-step-in-clean-up-of-burned-out-facility/
7 months ago
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Eight years after devastating San Jose flood, new flood control project completed on Coyote Creek near downtown
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Eight years after devastating San Jose flood, new flood control project completed on Coyote Creek near downtown
$117 million project aims to reduce risk of future disasters. Will it be enough?
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/02/20/eight-years-after-devastating-san-jose-flood-new-flood-control-project-completed-on-coyote-creek-near-downtown/
7 months ago
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California considers how to spend nearly half a billion dollars available after collapse of Los Vaqueros Reservoir expansion project
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State considers how to spend nearly half a billion dollars available after collapse of Los Vaqueros Reservoir expansion project
Funding from Proposition 1, a state water bond, could go to six other water storage projects
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/02/19/state-considers-how-to-spend-nearly-half-a-billion-dollars-available-after-collapse-of-los-vaqueros-reservoir-expansion-project/
7 months ago
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Sea lion pup wanders onto Highway 101, makes splash
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Sea lion pup wanders onto Highway 101, makes splash
Wayward marine mammal causes a stir near Candlestick Point
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/02/14/sea-lion-pup-wanders-onto-highway-101-makes-splash/
7 months ago
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California's largest reservoir has risen 22 feet, as more rain is about to drench the state
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Bay Area weather: Californiaâs largest reservoir has risen 22 feet, as more rain drenches the state
Dam operators are increasing releases from Shasta, Oroville to reduce flood risk amid atmospheric river
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/02/12/bay-area-weather-californias-largest-reservoir-has-risen-22-feet-as-more-rain-drenches-the-state/
8 months ago
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After the Moss Landing battery fire, should California limit where battery storage plants can be built?
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After the Moss Landing battery fire, should California limit where battery storage plants can be built?
With construction near homes, schools and businesses, a growing call for more limits on key renewable technology
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/02/09/moss-landing-battery-fire-california-limit-storage-plants/
8 months ago
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âWe have an amazing piece of the planet hereâ: Monterey Bay Aquariumâs Julie Packard to retire (sort of) after 40 years
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âWe have an amazing piece of the planet hereâ: Monterey Bay Aquariumâs Julie Packard to retire (sort of) after 40 years
Built with Silicon Valley money, the facility is one of the worldâs leading aquariums, with millions of visitors and a powerful impact
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/02/03/we-have-an-amazing-piece-of-the-planet-here-monterey-bay-aquariums-julie-packard-to-retire-sort-of-after-40-years/
8 months ago
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Sierra Nevada snowpack declines after very dry January â but promising storms are arriving to replenish it
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Sierra Nevada snowpack declines after very dry January â but promising storms are arriving to replenish it
First snow in nearly a month, 4 to 5 feet, will boost lagging snow numbers and help Californiaâs water supply
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/01/31/sierra-nevada-snowpack-declines-after-very-dry-january-but-promising-storms-are-arriving-to-replenish-it/
8 months ago
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Moss Landing battery fire: Unusually high concentrations of toxic metals found in wetlands near plant
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Moss Landing battery fire: Unusually high concentrations of toxic metals found in wetlands near plant
Nickel, cobalt and manganese, found in lithium-ion batteries, increased dramatically at Elkhorn Slough after the fire
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/01/27/moss-landing-battery-fire-unusually-high-concentrations-of-toxic-metals-found-in-wetlands-near-plant/
8 months ago
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Trump's claims about California water and LA fires are inaccurate and misleading, experts say
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Trumpâs claims about California water and L.A. fires are inaccurate and misleading, experts say
Southern California reservoirs are near full, and hydrant problems are unrelated to the Delta and fish, they note
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/01/24/trumps-claims-about-california-water-and-l-a-fires-are-inaccurate-and-misleading-experts-say/
8 months ago
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Can President Trump rename the Gulf of Mexico as âthe Gulf of Americaâ and Denali as âMount McKinley?â Is that legal?
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Can President Trump rename the Gulf of Mexico as âthe Gulf of Americaâ and Denali as âMount McKinley?â Is that legal?
Famous places can get name changes, experts say, but they donât always last
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/01/22/can-trump-rename-the-gulf-of-mexico-as-the-gulf-of-america-and-denali-as-mount-mckinley-is-that-legal/
8 months ago
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Newsom calls for investigation into massive fire at Moss Landing battery storage plant
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Moss Landing battery fire: Newsom calls for investigation into massive blaze
Local leaders ask Vistra and PG&E to keep plants turned off indefinitely
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/01/21/moss-landing-battery-fire-newsom-calls-for-investigation-into-massive-blaze/
8 months ago
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What do Trump's environmental rollbacks mean for California?
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What do Trumpâs environmental rollbacks mean for California?
From vehicle emissions to offshore oil and wind energy, clashes began to take shape Monday
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/01/20/what-do-trumps-environmental-rollbacks-mean-for-california/
8 months ago
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Moss Landing battery fire: A âThree Mile Islandâ for key renewable energy industry? Battery storage plants are vital to expanding renewable energy in California, but safety concerns are growing
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Moss Landing battery fire: A âThree Mile Islandâ for key renewable energy industry?
Battery storage plants are vital to expanding renewable energy in California, but safety concerns are growing
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/01/17/moss-landing-battery-fire-renewable-energy-industry/
8 months ago
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Huge fire at Moss Landing battery plant spurs evacuations, road closures, sends out plumes of toxic smoke
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Huge fire at Moss Landing battery plant spurs evacuations, road closures, sends out plumes of toxic smoke
The blaze broke out late Thursday at one of the worldâs largest battery storage plants
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/01/16/moss-landing-power-plant-fire-evacuations-road-closures/
8 months ago
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âWe shouldnât have been blindsidedâ: State officials disappointed over collapse of $1.5 billion plan to expand Los Vaqueros Reservoir
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âWe shouldnât have been blindsidedâ: State officials disappointed over collapse of $1.5 billion plan to expand Los Vaqueros Reservoir
Contra Costa Water District pulled the plug in September, citing disagreements with Bay Area water agencies
https://www.mercurynews.com/2025/01/15/we-shouldnt-have-been-blindsided-state-officials-disappointed-over-collapse-of-1-5-billion-plan-to-expand-los-vaqueros-reservoir/
8 months ago
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