/tags/california-coast California coast en-US Copyright Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:21:11 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-10-28/californias-commercial-dungeness-crab-season-delayed-again-to-protect-whales The start of the commercial Dungeness crab season in California has been delayed for the seventh year in a row to protect humpback whales from becoming entangled in trap and buoy lines. Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:21:11 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-10-28/californias-commercial-dungeness-crab-season-delayed-again-to-protect-whales The Associated Press /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-09-04/new-study-shows-surf-break-habitats-also-store-a-lot-of-carbon New research says coastal wave breaks aren’t only good for surfers but also coincide with unique ecosystems that store carbon. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:24:18 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-09-04/new-study-shows-surf-break-habitats-also-store-a-lot-of-carbon Justin Higginbottom /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-07-10/california-has-just-approved-a-new-blueprint-for-offshore-wind-the-massive-projects-will-cost-billions Harnessing clean energy is a venture of unprecedented scope in California, bringing big changes to Humboldt and the Central Coast, and requiring 26 ports along the coast. Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:32:25 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-07-10/california-has-just-approved-a-new-blueprint-for-offshore-wind-the-massive-projects-will-cost-billions Julie Cart /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-03-26/rising-temperatures-from-climate-change-are-depleting-oxygen-in-coastal-waters-threatening-marine-life During the summer of 2021, half of coastal waters from northern California to the Canadian border had oxygen levels too low to support marine life. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:58:16 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-03-26/rising-temperatures-from-climate-change-are-depleting-oxygen-in-coastal-waters-threatening-marine-life Alex Baumhardt /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-03-21/a-growing-number-of-tribes-oppose-offshore-wind-in-california-and-oregon A growing number of tribes in Oregon and California are coming out in opposition to federal offshore wind projects. Some tribes don’t believe there’s been enough research into the impacts on the environment. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 23:14:29 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-03-21/a-growing-number-of-tribes-oppose-offshore-wind-in-california-and-oregon Roman Battaglia /housing/2024-03-19/fresh-batch-of-yimby-housing-bills-clash-with-california-coastal-protections-again After a legislative victory last year, pro-housing legislators and advocates want to strip the California Coastal Commission of more authority in order to spur housing development. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 22:02:31 GMT /housing/2024-03-19/fresh-batch-of-yimby-housing-bills-clash-with-california-coastal-protections-again Ben Christopher /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-02-08/california-legislators-unveil-measure-to-ask-voters-for-1-billion-offshore-wind-bond The funds would help California ports expand to handle giant wind turbines and other equipment. California’s first offshore wind farms are on a fast track off Humboldt County and Morro Bay. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 22:56:27 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-02-08/california-legislators-unveil-measure-to-ask-voters-for-1-billion-offshore-wind-bond Alejandro Lazo /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-12-02/blue-power-will-ocean-waves-be-californias-new-source-of-clean-energy Only a few small demonstration projects off the West Coast have harnessed the power of waves and tides. Costs are high and hurdles are challenging. Sat, 02 Dec 2023 15:30:21 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-12-02/blue-power-will-ocean-waves-be-californias-new-source-of-clean-energy Julie Cart /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-10-22/another-attempt-to-industrialize-the-coast-californias-central-coast-residents-work-to-stop-or-at-least-slow-down-offshore-wind Massive ocean wind farms off Morro Bay and Santa Barbara County — which could transform these quiet coastal towns and affect marine life — face a turbulent path. Sun, 22 Oct 2023 15:07:46 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-10-22/another-attempt-to-industrialize-the-coast-californias-central-coast-residents-work-to-stop-or-at-least-slow-down-offshore-wind Julie Cart /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-10-16/a-massive-enterprise-californias-offshore-wind-farms-are-on-a-fast-track Ocean wind farms are essential to electrify California’s grid with 100% clean energy. But they’re a giant, costly experiment — no one knows how hundreds of towering turbines will transform the remote North Coast. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 01:29:28 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2023-10-16/a-massive-enterprise-californias-offshore-wind-farms-are-on-a-fast-track Julie Cart