Results tagged “inyo county”
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Eastern California Museum Preps for L.A. Aqueduct's 100th Anniversary
February 7, 2013 4:34 PM
by Zach Behrens
Exhibition:
The dozen or so photos put on display this week are a sneak peak at what's to come later this year when the museum opens an exhibit dedicated to the centennial of the aqueduct's opening.
Solar Project Would Destroy Half of Rare Plant's Population in California
February 7, 2013 2:12 PM
by Chris Clarke
Concentrating Solar:
The Hidden Hills Solar Electric Generating System, proposed by BrightSource Energy for the Pahrump Valley in Inyo County, would destroy half the known occurrences of a rare plant in California, according to the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) -- and the California Energy Commission (CEC) isn't doing enough to make sure that loss of population won't result in the plant's extinction in the state, says the group.
Solar Thermal:
Building the 3,277-acre concentrating solar project "will cause irreparable adverse impacts" to cultural landscapes important to the Pahrump Paiute and nearby Native people.
Hidden Hills Solar Project Would Have 'Significant Environmental Impacts'
December 21, 2012 3:50 PM
by Chris Clarke
Concentrating Solar:
The California Energy Commission's staff has assessed the proposed Hidden Hills solar project, and says it will cause irreparable harm to desert wildlife.
Concentrating Solar:
Inyo County's Board of Supervisors is having second thoughts about a large solar project on the Nevada state line.
Arts & Culture:
The Bureau of Land Management has offered a reward for information leading to the apprehension of those responsible for a bout of archaeological vandalism near Bishop that has angered fans of rock art worldwide.
Concentrating Solar:
California's grid operator expands into southwestern Nevada to serve a planned 500-megawatt solar project.
The Hidden Desert:
The world's meteorologists agree: Death Valley holds the record for World's Hottest Place. Sort of.
Brown Signs Bills for San Luis Obispo County Solar, Geothermal Waste
September 11, 2012 3:23 PM
by Chris Clarke
Government:
Governor Brown signs bills making it easier to build solar on the Central Coast, and mine geothermal brine for valuable minerals.
Scientists Slam California's Desert Renewable Energy Process
August 24, 2012 12:17 PM
by Chris Clarke
Public Comment Ends Aug. 8 for Massive Desert Renewable Energy Plan
August 3, 2012 10:54 AM
by Chris Clarke
Concentrating Solar:
If BrightSource was wishing there was more water available at their proposed Hidden Hills solar project in Inyo County, they got their wish on Monday. Big time.
Courts Keep Desert National Parks Free Of New Roads
June 19, 2012 12:36 PM
by Chris Clarke
Toyo Miyatake's Secret and Official Manzanar Photos Go on Display
April 30, 2012 5:25 PM
by Zach Behrens
Exhibition:
He snuck in photo equipment and documented camp life. Over 50 of his photos are now on display at the Eastern California Museum in the Owens Valley.
On Glaciers, Cities and Edges Across California
March 8, 2012 4:00 PM
Movie Miento:
Reading "Deepest Valley: A Guide to Owens Valley, Its Roadsides and Mountain Trails" on a recent trip up the 395 to Mammoth brought an avalanche of memories about the edges of town I've lived in.
A Weekend for Star Parties, From Cities to Desert
February 24, 2012 5:59 PM
by Zach Behrens
Photos: Haboob Strikes Death Valley National Park
February 14, 2012 6:45 PM
by Zach Behrens
National Park:
A particularly intense dust storm descended upon Death Valley National Park Monday afternoon.
The 7 Best Spots for Fall Color in California
October 21, 2011 5:30 PM
by Zach Behrens
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