April 30, 2013
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Scientists found, in the Laguna de Rio Seco lagoon, at an altitude of 3,020 m., evidence of atmospheric pollution caused by lead and linked to metallurgical activities from 3,900 years ago (Early Bronze Age). Lead pollution increased gradually during t… Continue reading
Share on FacebookMarch 7, 2013
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A survey of bat activity in burned and unburned areas after a major wildfire in the southern Sierra Nevada mountains found no evidence of detrimental effects on bats one year after the fire. The findings suggest that bats are resilient to high-severity… Continue reading
Share on FacebookMarch 1, 2013
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A new study is the first to show that dust and other aerosols from one side of the world influence rainfall in the Sierra Nevada. Continue reading
Share on FacebookJanuary 29, 2013
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After experiencing years of population decline on the West Coast, a recent study examining fisher populations found that — at least in the southern Sierra Nevada — the animal’s numbers appear to be stable. Continue reading
Share on FacebookApril 5, 2012
by Michelle Mehta
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Michelle Mehta, Attorney, Water Program, Santa Monica, CA
As the most populated and one of the most diverse states in the U.S., there is a lot at risk in California from climate change. From the snowcapped peaks in the Sierra Neva… Continue reading