Coastal Commission cites Long Beach for illegal tree trimming that destroyed heron nests
The California Coastal Commission says Long Beach has a history of unpermitted tree trimming.
Aquariums release hundreds of rare sea bass into ocean near Long Beach
Half of the fish have been released into the ocean near Long Beach, and the second half will be released later.
A battle is brewing over CEQA, California’s iconic environmental law
Developers want fast-tracked approvals, claiming the law is slowing construction of new housing in California. Environmentalists want a more rigorous approval process.
Lawmakers introduce bill to stop oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill that would stop the planned oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in northeastern Alaska.
AQMD investigating gas odor complaints in Downtown Long Beach
Inspectors for the South Coast Air Quality Management District are investigating reports of strong natural gas odors in the Downtown Long Beach area, which has been plagued by mystery smells in recent years.
Southeast Long Beach land swap could net more wetlands—and more greenhouse gases
If the project moves forward the city would swap land with an oil production group that would see wetlands land returned to city control while a parcel that currently belongs to a wetlands conservancy group and another, which is home to a popular seasonal pumpkin patch and christmas tree lot, would be converted to oil production and storage facilities.
CSULB researchers help rebuild Seal Beach wetlands threatened by rising sea levels
When rising sea levels start to drown wetlands that protect coastal buildings and homes, it’s up to researchers to find a solution.
Your Guide to Long Beach’s Eco-friendly Activities this Weekend
Earth Day may have passed, but there’s plenty of opportunities to help the environment locally this weekend, whether its marching, cleaning up the Los Angeles River or enjoying some sustainable seafood and eco-friendly art.
Meeting on Long Beach SEADIP Set for May 21
Next Thursday, the Long Beach City Council will host a Southeast Area Development and Improvement Plan (SEADIP) meeting to discuss the development of the 1,500 acre area of Southeast Long Beach that ranges from Seventh Street to the Orange County border, including land along the Pacific Coast Highway that stretches from Bellflower Boulevard to First Avenue.
American Lung Association Study Ranks LA-Long Beach Metro Area Worst in the Nation for Ozone Pollution
The Los Angeles-Long Beach metropolitan area has the worst ozone pollution in the country, according to the American Lung Association’s (ALA) 16th annual State of the Air 2015 report, released Wednesday.