Category Archives: Environmental

Support the Ballona Wetlands: Write a Letter

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Sue

If a resident would like to help save the environmentally-sensitive Ballona Wetlands from garbage and needles, your signature is sought. Residents can help save the El Segundo Blue Butterfly and the Belding’s Savannah Sparrow, which are endangered species living in … Continue reading →

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History of Nuclear and how It Produces Carbon-free Energy

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Sue

(Editor’s note: This is the second of two stories about nuclear energy. The first “Nuclear Energy Provides Reliable, Clean Energy” appeared on July 21.)   BY REECE PASCOE It started with Marie Curie in 1902 with the discovery of radioactive … Continue reading →

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Nuclear Energy Provides Reliable, Clean Energy

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Sue

  BY REECE PASCOE Less demonization of nuclear power and more understanding of the process should lead to nuclear energy having a seat at the table to meet our ever-growing energy needs. News sources promote solar and wind, but why … Continue reading →

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Problems with Wind and Solar Need to be Addressed

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Sue

  The first tribally owned wind generator was dedicated on the Rosebud Reservation on May 1, 2003. When this editor visited the area in 2010, it was inoperative. The economic development advisor for the Rosebud Sioux Tribe’s President’s Office said … Continue reading →

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Proposed Potrero Trail to Temescal Funded by Representative Lieu

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Sue

U.S. House of Representative Ted Lieu announced on July 5 that a community grant of $1.15 million had been approved to pay for the construction of a trail that will connect the George Wolfberg Park at Potrero Canyon Park with … Continue reading →

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Cardboard City Provides Reuse Alternatives for Recycling

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Sue

Story and Photos By CHAZ PLAGER Everyone who is concerned about the environment has learned the three Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. The first and last, anyone can do. But the second, Reuse, is a little more difficult. Just how is … Continue reading →

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PaliHi Students Delve into Climate Change with Loggers and the Forest Service

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Sue

By LAUREL BUSBY Special to Circling the News This spring, 12 Palisades High students took a deep dive into climate change and the state’s wildfire crisis at the Forestry Challenge Championship in northern California’s Tuolumne County. With input from lumber mill representatives, … Continue reading →

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Lawns May Be Replaced through Rebate Program

Posted on June 27, 2022 by Sue

BY REECE PASCOE If a resident is thinking about redoing one lawn, because of drought restrictions,  take a look at the Turf Replacement Program, offered by the LADWP. It is one of the many water-saving, energy-savings programs offered by this … Continue reading →

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Addressing Energy Consumption at the Park: LED Lights Needed

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Sue

  Several trees tumbled down near the tennis courts in the park during the high winds in November 2021. The unintended consequence was lights from the tennis courts illuminated adjacent residential homes on Alma Real. Neighbors came to a Park … Continue reading →

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Drought, Water Tied to California’s History

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Sue

By REECE PASCOE With the first major rainfall of the year in Southern California, usually in the winter, everyone goes a little crazy. Car crashes litter the freeways, youth sports games are canceled, and everyone rushes to get home, finally … Continue reading →

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