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Can science transform California crops to cope with drought?
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The search is on to help California farmers find less-thirsty tree crops. But will the experiments come through in time as droughts intensify?Bay Area
California’s 2020 fire siege: wildfires by the numbers
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In a year of superlatives, some statistics stand out for California’s 2020 fire year, including a sobering 31 lives lost.cannabis
Thieves are stealing California’s scarce water. Where’s it going? Illegal marijuana farms
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As drought grips most of California, water thefts have increased to record levels. Thieves tap into hydrants, pump water from rivers and break into remote water stations and tanks.California
Sierra Nevada reels as flames and smoke drive visitors away
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The record-breaking fire season could have lasting effects on the economy of California's mountain communities.California
Answers to 7 burning questions about California’s rolling blackouts
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Record-breaking heat AND fewer available resources because of permanent shutdown of fossil-fuel power plants are just two reasons why the state is suffering its first energy emergency in almost 20 years.California
Filling Trump void, California steps in to protect birds, wetlands
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California has pushed back against the Trump Administration's environmental rollbacks by writing its own rules.Bay Area
Virus will not extinguish wildfire protection, Newsom says
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Despite a projected $54 billion budget shortfall, California officials vow to continue funding for wildfire-related projects.berkeley
As Californians stay at home, air quality improves – for now
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Officials caution that any environmental benefit is likely to be temporary.health
