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Big Bear bald eagle Jackie dies after more than three weeks of intensive care
The Ojai Raptor Center reported California bald eagle Jackie died Aug. 10 after three weeks of intensive care for severe anemia and illness.
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Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle remains critically ill as anemia worsens at Ojai Raptor Center
Ojai Raptor Center reports Big Bear bald eagle Jackie is in critical condition after her PCV levels fell to 13 percent during treatment.
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Viral Alberta grizzly video renews bear-safety advice for hikers in Kananaskis
Following a grizzly encounter near Mount Engadine Lodge in Kananaskis Country, Alberta officials share crucial safety advice for hikers.
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CAL FIRE lists School Fire at 52 acres, fully contained; Colusa listing remains unclear
CAL FIRE reported a 52-acre School Fire was 100% contained on May 31, though discrepancy remains over a tracker listing in Colusa County.
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Yosemite Celebrates 10,000th Red-Legged Frog Release
After a 50-year absence, California red-legged frogs are thriving in Yosemite thanks to a decade-long reintroduction program. A milestone 10,000 frogs have been released…
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San Bernardino, California
Big Bear Eaglets Named Sandy & Luna After Public Vote
Jackie and Shadow's 2026 bald eaglets in Big Bear Lake have been officially named Sandy and Luna following a public submission and student voting…
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CNN Reporter Confronted Live During Georgia Wildfire Report
CNN meteorologist Derek Van Dam's live wildfire report in Brantley County, Georgia, was interrupted by a homeowner demanding his crew leave the property.
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San Bernardino, California
Big Bear Eagles Jackie & Shadow: First Pip as Hatch Watch Begins
Excitement is building in Big Bear Lake! Beloved bald eagles Jackie and Shadow have their first egg pip, signaling the start of a new…
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Victorville, California
VW Dieselgate Cars Stored in Victorville’s Mojave Desert
Tens of thousands of VW Dieselgate cars formed vast temporary storage in Victorville's Mojave Desert after the emissions scandal. Learn why they were parked…
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Potomac Interceptor Sewer Repairs Complete After Major Spill
Emergency repairs to the Potomac Interceptor sewer line in Montgomery County, MD are now complete, restoring full flow after a massive sewage spill in…
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Inland Empire, California
Big Bear Eagles Jackie & Shadow Lay Third Egg After Loss
Big Bear's famous bald eagles, Jackie and Shadow, have laid their third egg of the 2026 season on Feb 24, bringing hope after earlier…
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Florida
Florida: 5,195 Invasive Green Iguanas Removed in Cold Snap
Florida saw 5,195 invasive green iguanas removed in just two days in Feb 2026. A temporary FWC permit exemption allowed residents to collect cold-stunned…
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Iceberg A-23A: Antarctic Megaberg’s Final Blue Disintegration
The massive Antarctic Iceberg A-23A, calved in 1986, is now larger than NYC but nearing complete disintegration with vivid blue meltwater ponds.
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Giant Yellow Cedar Cut on Vancouver Island Despite Protection Law
A giant yellow cedar on Vancouver Island was logged despite exceeding legal protection thresholds, highlighting critical flaws in B.C.'s 'Special Tree Protection Regulation' and…
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California
Death Valley: Ancient Lake Manly Reappears in Badwater Basin
Death Valley's Badwater Basin is again home to Lake Manly, an ancient lake refilled by heavy storms. Kayaking was possible, but current conditions now…
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Greta Thunberg Fined, Banned After Venice Canal Dyed Green
Greta Thunberg and Extinction Rebellion activists were fined and banned from Venice after dyeing the Grand Canal green during a climate protest against COP30…
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Las Vegas, Nevada
Boring Company Fined $500K for Vegas Loop Environmental Violations
The Boring Company, founded by Elon Musk, has been fined nearly $500,000 by Nevada environmental regulators for illegally dumping drilling fluids and wastewater at…
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CA Law Expands Whale Protection, Cuts Shipping Emissions
California Assembly Bill 14 (AB 14) establishes a statewide "California Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies Program," expanding a successful local initiative to protect…
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California
Invasive Golden Mussel Confirmed in SoCal Lakes: Alert issued for Silverwood & Pyramid
Invasive golden mussels have been confirmed at Silverwood Lake and Pyramid Lake in Southern California. This presents significant ecological and infrastructure threats, prompting new…
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CA SB 131 Explained: New CEQA Law Sparks Pollution Concerns
CA's new SB 131 law changes CEQA to speed up development, but critics warn of pollution risks and environmental justice issues from new exemptions.…
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Florida
Florida Fights Pythons with Robot Rabbits in Everglades
Florida is using innovative robot rabbits to lure and remove invasive Burmese pythons from the Everglades, aiming to protect native wildlife and restore the…
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California
CA Fights Beach Erosion with Sand, Breakwaters & New Tech
As rising seas threaten to erase 2/3 of its coastline, California deploys breakwaters, sand replenishment, and living shorelines to save its iconic beaches.
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CA Plan to Protect Joshua Trees from Climate Change Approved
California has approved the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Plan, a first-of-its-kind law to protect the iconic species from future climate change threats.
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Iran Water Crisis: UN Warns of ‘Bankruptcy,’ Regime & Nuclear Risks
Iran's severe water crisis intensifies. UN experts warn of 'water bankruptcy,' threatening regime stability & nuclear operations. President Pezeshkian issues urgent warnings.
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Bill Gates Pivots Climate Strategy to Human Welfare Focus
Bill Gates advocates for a major shift in climate strategy, prioritizing human welfare and poverty alleviation in vulnerable regions over carbon emission cuts, especially…
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Colusa, California
Sites Reservoir Negotiation Sessions Launch for Colusa’s Water Future
The Bureau of Reclamation has started public negotiation sessions for the Sites Reservoir Partnership Agreement, inviting Colusa County stakeholders to review and comment on…