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Development Sprawl Is Cutting Off Mountain Lion Habitat

Southern California mountain lions are already trapped by roads, sprawl, rodenticides, and shrinking habitat. Now a 1,300-acre development near Castaic Lake could block a critical wildlife path. 

Development Sprawl Is Cutting Off Mountain Lion Habitat

Southern California mountain lions are already trapped by roads, sprawl, rodenticides, and shrinking habitat. Now a 1,300-acre development near Castaic Lake could block a critical wildlife path. 

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Ancient Lake Sturgeon Denied Federal Protection

Lake sturgeon swam through ancient waters long before humans existed, but today they face dams, pollution, habitat loss, and climate threats. Federal officials denied them Endangered Species Act protection, and...

Ancient Lake Sturgeon Denied Federal Protection

Lake sturgeon swam through ancient waters long before humans existed, but today they face dams, pollution, habitat loss, and climate threats. Federal officials denied them Endangered Species Act protection, and...

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A New Veteran Podcast Turns Hard Transitions Into Hard Earned Wisdom

Leaving the military can mean losing structure, community, and a clear mission overnight. RealTOC is trying to meet veterans in that moment, not with lectures, but with real stories from...

A New Veteran Podcast Turns Hard Transitions Into Hard Earned Wisdom

Leaving the military can mean losing structure, community, and a clear mission overnight. RealTOC is trying to meet veterans in that moment, not with lectures, but with real stories from...

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Thousands Of Dolphins Turn The Pacific Into A Living Stampede

Whale watchers off San Diego heard a strange roar before they realized the sound was alive. Thousands of dolphins were cutting across the Pacific at once, turning open water into...

Thousands Of Dolphins Turn The Pacific Into A Living Stampede

Whale watchers off San Diego heard a strange roar before they realized the sound was alive. Thousands of dolphins were cutting across the Pacific at once, turning open water into...

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Federal Approval Revives Fears Of Another Gulf Oil Disaster

BP’s Kaskida project would drill in ultra-deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, where failure could threaten marine life, coastal communities, fishing, and tourism. Environmental groups are suing over the...

Federal Approval Revives Fears Of Another Gulf Oil Disaster

BP’s Kaskida project would drill in ultra-deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, where failure could threaten marine life, coastal communities, fishing, and tourism. Environmental groups are suing over the...

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EPA Rollback Lets Coal Plants Release More Toxic Pollution

Mercury can harm children’s brain development. Coal- and oil-fired power plants can also release lead, arsenic, nickel, and other toxic pollutants. EPA repealed stronger protections, and health groups are suing....

EPA Rollback Lets Coal Plants Release More Toxic Pollution

Mercury can harm children’s brain development. Coal- and oil-fired power plants can also release lead, arsenic, nickel, and other toxic pollutants. EPA repealed stronger protections, and health groups are suing....