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As Lithium Drilling Advances at the Salton Sea, Researchers Work Out the Details
Companies progress towards commercial lithium drilling at the Salton Sea, while teams of researchers explore questions about effective extraction methods and environmental impacts.

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Amid COVID-related staffing shortages and testing requirements, school systems are stretched thin. And so are parents’ nerves.

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The spirit of adventure moved people to explore the coastlines and channels of Southern California. Now a new generation of adventurers uses tech and tools to understand the oceans.

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An ambitious project combines design and futurism to envision what cities might look like on Mars.

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'Truth Fairy’ Report Brings Answers to a Community Seeking Environmental Justice
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Fox Populi: Near-Extinct Species Makes a Comeback on CA Islands
The fox population on Santa Cruz Island has recovered in just 10 years. Its story can teach us about nature, conservation, and the future.