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- California approves rule to require solar panels on new houses Thu, 13 Dec 18, 8:30amThe California Building Standards Commission has given its final approval to a new housing rule that is the first of its kind in the United States. Starting in 2020, the commission is requiring that all new homes built in...
- Shipping container food halls slated to revitalize Southern California neighborhoods Tue, 11 Dec 18, 8:00amCalifornian firm Studio One Eleven has unveiled a massive new project that includes using various shipping containers to install modern versions of traditional food halls throughout various neighborhoods in Southern California...
- California officially becomes first in nation mandating solar power for new homes Sat, 8 Dec 18, 9:00pm‘Historic undertaking’ expected to boost number of rooftop solar panels across the Golden State. From The Orange County Register By Jeff Collins | JeffCollins@scng.com | Orange County Register PUBLISHED:...
- Claws out: crab fishermen sue 30 oil firms over climate change Thu, 15 Nov 18, 9:58amFossil fuel companies including Chevron and ExxonMobil ‘knowingly caused harm’ by contributing to warming, group says
- Crab fishermen sue 30 oil firms, saying climate change has battered industry Thu, 15 Nov 18, 9:58amFossil fuel companies including Chevron and ExxonMobil ‘knowingly caused harm’ by contributing to warming, group says
- Thousands of animals have been displaced by California wildfires Thu, 15 Nov 18, 4:30amThe California wildfires are raging on, but humans aren’t the only ones in danger. Thousands of pets and farm animals have received attention in Northern and Southern California while over 400 square miles continue to burn....
- The cost of energy storage has stalled adoption of renewable power. Energy Vault has a solution. Thu, 8 Nov 18, 1:46amBecause solar and wind power are now cheaper to produce than energy from fossil fuels, the only obstacle that remains to the mass adoption of renewable power is the amount of money utilities need to spend to store the energy...
- A dark, timber home rests peacefully among evergreen pine trees Wed, 31 Oct 18, 8:30amSan Francisco- and Oslo-based firm Mork Ulnes Architects has unveiled a black timber home tucked into a forestscape in Norden, California. To connect the home with its stunning scenery, the chalet-inspired Troll Hus was...
- This net-zero home is inspired by Iceland's volcanic landscapes Fri, 26 Oct 18, 7:30amIn sunny Santa Monica, local studio Minarc has unveiled one of its latest projects built from mnmMOD panels, its award-winning and patented prefabricated building system that yields net-zero energy efficiency...
- California waters could open soon to offshore wind farms Thu, 25 Oct 18, 3:30amWith 3,427 miles of coastline, one would think establishing wind farms in California would be a cinch. As it turns out, the depth of the waters has kept the idea of offshore wind in this area at bay. Energy companies have...
- California becomes the first state to ban animal-tested cosmetics Tue, 2 Oct 18, 8:00amA new California law banning the sale of animal-tested cosmetics is the first of its kind in the U.S. The California Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act was signed by California Governor Jerry Brown on Friday soon after its inception...
- LA City Council unanimously agrees to ban the sale of fur Wed, 26 Sep 18, 6:30amThe Los Angeles City Council made a historic vote last week by unanimously agreeing to ban the sale of fur. The meeting resulted in a direct order to the L.A. City Attorney, who is responsible for penning the formal policy...
- California implements plastic straw ban at dine-in restaurants Wed, 26 Sep 18, 5:30amA monumental week of reforms forged by California lawmakers saw no sign of slowing down as groundbreaking legislation was brought into effect by Governor Jerry Brown on Thursday...
- Harvest your own produce at this solar-powered wellness retreat Fri, 21 Sep 18, 12:30amThe Inn at Moonlight Beach, located near San Diego, puts a fresh spin on wellness retreats. The inn was built with the WELL Building Standards in mind, a practice that focuses on improving the well-being of guests. Here’s...
- Frank Gehry tops Facebook HQ expansion with a 3.6-acre rooftop park Thu, 20 Sep 18, 4:30amFacebook recently unveiled a peek inside MPK 21, its newest campus building designed by Frank Gehry and built in less than 18 months. Created as an extension to its headquarters in Menlo Park, California, this striking addition...