California plans to launch its own satellite to monitor air pollution
California has promised to launch its own satellite to track air quality in the fight against air pollution. Governor...
Striking, solar-powered LA roundabout manages stormwater runoff with art
Public art and stormwater management go hand-in-hand in the Riverside Roundabout, an intersection that’s far...
California legislature passes historic bill to achieve 100% clean energy
California is going all in on clean energy. Legislators just passed a bill that puts the state on a path to become...
Kroger plans plastic bag phase-out by 2025
The Kroger supermarket conglomerate announced on Thursday that it is planning a phase-out of plastic bags at all...
This dreamy Malibu beach house is designed to withstand climate change
Ask any number of people what they envision as their dream home, and the majority will likely respond with something...
This solar-powered, off-grid California guesthouse is 100% self-sustaining
Set in one of the last remaining undeveloped coastal areas in California, the Off-Grid Guest House, designed by...
Escape to the Redwoods in this recently renovated Sea Ranch timber cabin
If you’ve ever dreamed of staying in The Sea Ranch community, here’s your chance to spend the night in one...
A California beacon of sustainability gets a LEED Platinum refresh
An inspiring beacon for recycling in El Cerrito, California has recently received a sustainable revamp that includes...
The warmest ocean temperature in a century was just recorded in California
Researchers at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography have recorded the warmest sea surface temperature in more...
A striking modernist home in Joshua Tree can be yours for $498K
If you’re a fan of multidisciplinary American artist Fritz Haeg, here’s your chance to own and live inside...
EPA may attempt to eliminate California’s emissions independence
The U.S. Transportation Department and the EPA are expected to announce a proposal this Thursday to revoke California's...
Award-winning Palm Springs home embraces the California climate in sustainable style
Los Angeles-based architecture firm Poon Design Inc. has crafted a luxury residence that eschews the mid-century...
Eating seaweed could reduce cows’ methane production
Researchers at the University of California, Davis have found a surprising food source that could help reduce cows'...
Net-zero Sawmill House is 100% self sufficient in California’s high desert
Building a comfortable self-sufficient dwelling is no easy task, especially when in a harsh climate. But when Seattle-based...
California makes huge investment in ‘widespread transportation electrification’
Even as the U.S. turns away from clean energy, California continues to charge ahead. Empowering the largest investment...
Southern California is losing its clouds, increasing the risk of more intense wildfires
The elevated summer temperatures in California are causing decreased levels of the low-atmosphere clouds that...
The growing wine industry is threatening California’s Napa Valley
Napa Valley, a world-famous symbol of American excellence in wine, is threatened by too much of a good thing. Ever-increasing...
California man files lawsuit against Monsanto for allegedly hiding dangers of glyphosate
In a monumental trial, DeWayne Johnson will soon become the first person to face Monsanto in court for an alleged...
Escape the everyday in this Geodesic Dome House in Palm Springs
Inspired by 20th-century architect R. Buckminster Fuller, architect Pavlina Williams transformed a decrepit dome...
California’s Healthy Soil Initiative wants to use dirt to fight climate change
California is turning to dirt to help in the fight against climate change. The state's Healthy Soils Initiative...
Elon Musk’s first tunnel is almost complete — and he’s offering free rides
Another day, another genius marketing idea from Elon Musk. In an Instagram post, Musk announced that he plans to...
It’s official: California is the first US state to require solar energy for new houses
California just became the first state in America to mandate solar for new homes. Yesterday, the California Energy...
The Jackson House floats at the base of a canyon in Big Sur
This beautiful home located at the base of a canyon in Big Sur is made from an array of materials, including copper...
California to become the first US state to require solar panels on new homes
California is taking a huge step forward in clean energy, as the state is expected to require solar panels on just...
18 states sue the Trump administration to defend clean car rules
California is leading a coalition of 18 states to sue Donald Trump's administration. The states represent around...
Thousands of California ‘hipster succulents’ are being stolen in plant poaching crisis
The dudleya, a California native succulent, has become a symbol of hipster lifestyle, according to The Guardian....
California’s wild extremes of flooding and drought will only get worse as the planet warms
Between 2011 and 2017, California suffered through one of the worst droughts in its history. After the drought...
The Ocean Cleanup is about to send a giant plastic collector to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is growing at an alarming rate — and it's already three times the size of France....
California’s desert battery could be three times the size of Tesla’s
Tesla's 100-megawatt (MW) South Australia battery will no longer be the world's largest if a new solar project...
Tesla starts installing solar roofs in California
Tesla's Solar Roofs are popping up in California — even for non-employees and customers who don't own a Tesla...