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    ‘Superpod’ of More Than 2,000 Dolphins Spotted Frolicking off California Coast

    ‘Superpod’ of More Than 2,000 Dolphins Spotted Frolicking off California Coast

    A “superpod” of more than 2,000 dolphins was spotted off the coast of Monterey Bay, California, over the weekend. The gathering of cetaceans included Pacific white-sided dolphins, Northern right whale dolphins and light grey baby calves, reported The Guardian. “Super pods like this are rare, especially of Northern right whale dolphins,” Monterey Bay Whale Watch […]

    Los Angeles Wildfires Were More Likely Due to Climate Change: Report

    Los Angeles Wildfires Were More Likely Due to Climate Change: Report

    The enormous wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles in January were both more likely to form and more devastating due to climate change, a rapid study from the World Weather Attribution has found. The scorching and dry conditions that led to the fires were made about 35% more likely due to human-caused climate change, the researchers […]

    Tens of Thousands Flee Deadly Wildfires in Southern California

    Tens of Thousands Flee Deadly Wildfires in Southern California

    Wildfires fueled by strong winds in Pacific Palisades and Altadena, California, have scorched a quickly growing area of Los Angeles County, killing at least two people. The fierce and unpredictable fires have forced roughly 70,000 evacuations and destroyed approximately 1,000 buildings and homes, reported the Los Angeles Times. “We woke up to a dark cloud […]

    Higher PFAS Levels in Blood Linked to Neighborhood Factors

    Higher PFAS Levels in Blood Linked to Neighborhood Factors

    In a new study, researchers at University of Southern California (USC) have associated certain neighborhood factors — such as food access or proximity to Superfund sites — with higher levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in human blood. The researchers examined the levels of certain types of PFAS, including PFOS, PFOA, PFHxS, PFPeS and […]