Environment
Follow Santa Monica's environmental initiatives and coastal conservation efforts through our dedicated coverage. From beach water quality and sustainability programs to climate action plans and wildlife protection, we report on the environmental issues affecting our coastal community. Our coverage includes updates on the city's green initiatives, marine ecosystem health, and environmental policies shaping Santa Monica's sustainable future. Stay informed about beach cleanups, recycling programs, urban forestry efforts, and environmental developments that impact our community. Whether tracking local sustainability goals or following coastal conservation efforts, rely on Santa Monica Daily Press for comprehensive coverage of our city's environmental landscape.
Should climate funds cover rail, fire crews? Newsom’s new plan sparks fierce debate
California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to tap at least $2.5 billion from the state’s climate fund to pay for state...
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Sustainable Quality Award winners
The city's Sustainable Quality Awards (SQA) hosted in partnership with Sustainable Works, recognized local businesses that demonstrate excellence in helping...
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Smoke from climate-fueled wildfires contributed to thousands of US deaths over 15 years, study says
Wildfires driven by climate change contribute to as many as thousands of annual deaths and billions of dollars in economic...
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Santa Monica Democrats back bills to strengthen environmental and coastal protections
The Santa Monica Democratic Club voted recently to endorse a package of state bills aimed at expanding environmental protections, safeguarding...
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Grants for LA clean trucks frozen in Trump effort to defund green energy
The Trump administration has frozen $250 million in grants to a nonprofit helping companies replace diesel trucks at the ports...
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California sets aside $170 million to thin vegetation, forests to help prevent wildfires
Gov. Gavin Newsom today signed new legislation that will provide more than $170 million in state funding to help prevent...
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5.2-magnitude quake shakes Southern California, tumbling rocks onto roads and items off shelves
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake shook Southern California on Monday morning, sending boulders tumbling onto rural roadways outside San Diego, items rattling...
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Hotspots of chemical contamination found in Palisades fire zone, soil testing reveals
Preliminary soil testing in the aftermath of the Palisades and Eaton wildfires has uncovered isolated pockets of chemical contamination in...
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Could utility gear set your neighborhood on fire? California risk maps are 8 years old
Weeks after deadly fires swept through Los Angeles County, the state regulator in charge of overseeing utility companies declined a...
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Dozens baby birds and eggs rescued from falling tree in Marina Del Rey
More than 60 double-crested cormorant eggs and chicks are receiving intensive care at International Bird Rescue's Los Angeles Wildlife Center...
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