www.independent.co.uk2 months agoLondonSadiq Khan pledges to make River Thames swimmable' within decadeMayor Sadiq Khan aims to make River Thames swimmable within a decade, facing challenges but with public support. [ more ]
The Sacramento Bee7 months agoCaliforniaSmoky air fills Sierra forests near Fresno. Here's why that is a good thing | OpinionPrescribed fire has become popular in Sierra forests due to increased government funding, favorable weather, new laws, and societal acceptance. Various government agencies and private organizations have conducted prescribed burns in Sierra forests. Prescribed fire is seen as beneficial and restorative for the environment and is being used to reduce smoky mountain air. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com2 weeks agoUS newsCalifornia's New State Park Opens This WeekA new state park, Dos Rios, opens in California, offering a glimpse of the region before agriculture transformed it. [ more ]