By Tom Molloy On February 5th, the New York Times reported that Earth as a whole had its warmest January on record. It was a surprise to scientists. It occurred during La Niña conditions which tend to lower temporarily the…
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By Tom Molloy As we prepare for the environmental and climate chaos coming towards us on January 20th, here is some good and bad news about our seas to ponder. The U.S. gets a new national marine sanctuary, the first…
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by Tom Molloy The most consequential election in our lifetime Not only is democracy and rule of law at great risk if Trump gets back in, but the survival of our planet hinges on it. Bloomberg, in February, wrote that…
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From the March/April 2022 issue of GLS TRACKS By Jeff Johnson Editor’s note Sept. 1, 2024: This article is being republished to accompany a new Conservation Notes article on tree-boring insects in southern California. The information in this article was…
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By Tom Molloy Our urban and wilderness forests now under attack from two tree borers Shot Hole Borer The Shot Hole Borer is an invasive species of beetle affecting over 65 species of trees in southern California, where it has…
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By Tom Molloy A recent decision makes it easier for courts to block regulations to address air pollution, climate change and endangered species Just when you thought the corruption of the Supreme Court could not get worse, the Trump-packed court…
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By Tom Molloy Let’s support the Angeles Chapter Clean Break campaigns to hold the oil industry accountable California is one of the largest oil producers in the nation. There are over 105,000 oil and gas wells in the state and…
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By Tom Molloy The 1.5 degrees Celsius benchmark has been breached Recently, scientists said that in the past 12 months, the Earth was 1.5 degrees C higher than in pre-industrial times, crossing a critical barrier into temperatures never experienced by…
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By Tom Molloy Microplastic Armageddon Microplastics formed from everything from outflow from our washing machines (polyester clothes) to plastic bottles and bags and other products have been flowing into our oceans mirroring the exponential growth of plastic production which is…
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By Tom Molloy President Biden designated a new national monument near the Grand Canyon on August 8th, 2023. The move protects lands that are sacred to hikers, conservationists, and indigenous peoples. It permanently bans new uranium mining claims in the…
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