In a historic forest, gentle fires burned often enough to clear dead wood and small trees from under the big trees. They might flare up in a pile of logs or a patch of thick trees, but would quickly drop…
The blame game and the debate about how exactly to cope with reliability in a heavily renewable power grid highlight the fact that meeting clean energy goals and reducing emissions should be made only after careful planning on how to…
Finally, it appears that Park Service personnel were deeply concerned about attempting to follow ethics guidelines while facing pressure by Rep. Cox and his staff to comply with the personal request for passes. I ask that you provide any additional…
Most food items will face higher property taxes several times, as they travel from the farm to processing, packaging, distribution, and grocery store. Agriculture was always considered sacred in the eyes of California’s property taxing agencies, and especially under Proposition 13.…
What’s particularly alarming to LaPant and other farmers familiar with his case is that in their view the Corps saw fit to modify the Clean Water Act without congressional approval, Francois said. Kevin Mooney Daily Signal California Farmer Fights Government…
...the forest gives way to a sprawling grow and camp site. It's typical in shape: terraced plots carved erratically into a hillside scared by wildfire. The burned trees and new growth offer some cover from air surveillance. Two Mexican nationals…
Packers are investing in plant-based protein companies. Farm bankruptcies are on the rise. Animal agricultural organizations are getting into bed with animal rights and environmental activist groups. Amanda Radke Beef Magazine Why a ban on fur & foie gras should matter…
The company was found responsible for numerous wildfires in the past, including the 2018 Paradise fire that killed 86 people... This preemptive move aims to reduce future wildfires. Shelby Talcott Daily Caller More than 1 million Californians are expected to…
Just in the past year, hundreds of thousands of miles of roads have been closed under the travel management plan (TMP) by the USFS and BLM. They claim from December 15 to April 15, the roads are off limits to…
“It’s just a matter of time,” says Amy Head, a Cal Fire battalion chief. “When it happens, we’re looking at dry standing fuel ready to burn, and it could be pretty catastrophic.” Tom Stienstra San Francisco Chronicle Outdoors With 147…