Tag: california
Critic’s Pick: Ansel Adams in a New Light
The National Parks are in partial shutdown. But America’s wilderness shines in a show at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston that reveals how human intervention has changed purple mountains’ majesty.
The Strange Marketplace for Diabetes Test Strips
It is legal to resell unused test strips for blood glucose, and many patients do, driving an unusual trade online and on the streets.
California Adds Its Clout to States Battling High Drug Prices
Under a new governor, it’s hoping to use its status as the most populous state as leverage when it negotiates with drug makers.
With 86% Drop, California’s Monarch Butterfly Population Hits Record Low
The monarchs’ declining wintertime numbers are “potentially catastrophic,” according to the nonprofit conservation group that conducted the count.
The Oil Industry’s Covert Campaign to Rewrite American Car Emissions Rules
Energy giants and conservative groups have been aggressively pushing Trump’s rollback of fuel efficiency rules for automobiles, a Times investigation found.
Only Romaine Lettuce From Central and Northern California Is Unsafe, F.D.A. Says
Federal health officials believe it’s safe to eat the lettuce if it’s grown in greenhouses or other regions — and is labeled as such.
Poisoned Wildlife and Tainted Meat: Why Hunters Are Moving Away From Lead Bullets
Many hunters are ditching traditional ammunition amid mounting evidence that it harms scavengers and pollutes the food people eat.
Trump Says California Can Learn From Finland on Fires. Is He Right?
Like his earlier comments about California’s forest management, President Trump’s remarks about how Finland prepares for wildfires were somewhat misleading.
California’s Fires Wrecked Its Air Quality: Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Here are some ways to stay healthy amid the smoke and smog from California’s wildfires.
Why Does California Have So Many Wildfires?
There are four key ingredients that make the state such a tinderbox.