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71,000 Trees Planted in 8 Days to Restore California Forest
Planet WinsApr 21

71,000 Trees Planted in 8 Days to Restore California Forest

A dedicated crew planted 71,000 seedlings in just over a week on California's Mendocino National Forest, bringing new life to land scarred by the devastating 2018 Ranch Fire. The ambitious reforestation effort marks major progress in healing landscapes and protecting communities from future wildfires.

Google News - Reforestation2 min read
250,000 Trees Planted After California's Caldor Fire
Planet WinsMay 19

250,000 Trees Planted After California's Caldor Fire

Five years after the devastating Caldor Fire scorched California's Eldorado National Forest, a massive reforestation effort is bringing the landscape back to life. Teams have planted a quarter million seedlings this year alone, including 50,000 at a beloved ski resort.

Google News - Reforestation3 min read
California Condors Nest in Northern California for First Time in 100+ Years
Planet WinsApr 11

California Condors Nest in Northern California for First Time in 100+ Years

A pair of California condors are incubating the region's first wild egg in over a century, marking a major milestone for a species that once dwindled to just 22 birds. The hopeful parents, equipped with GPS trackers and given names meaning "She carries our prayers" and "At last I fly," are sharing parenting duties in Humboldt County.

Google: species saved endangered2 min read
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SolutionsMay 27

California Landowners Get Free Wildfire Recovery Course

After devastating wildfires left thousands of California forest owners unsure where to start, UC researchers just launched a free online course guiding them through recovery. The program has already helped nearly 300 people restore their land since 2022.

Google News - Reforestation2 min read
Trade Your Old Phone, Plant a Tree in California
Planet WinsApr 10

Trade Your Old Phone, Plant a Tree in California

AT&T and the Arbor Day Foundation are turning device trade-ins into wildfire recovery, planting one tree for every phone or tablet recycled this April. The campaign aims to restore California's fire-damaged landscapes with 75,000 new trees.

Google News - Reforestation2 min read
AT&T Trade-Ins Plant 150,000 Trees in California
Planet WinsApr 2

AT&T Trade-Ins Plant 150,000 Trees in California

Every phone traded in to AT&T this April helps plant a tree in California's wildfire recovery zones. The program has now supported 150,000 trees across two years.

Google News - Reforestation2 min read
AT&T Trade-Ins Plant 150K Trees in California Wildfire Zones
Planet WinsApr 3

AT&T Trade-Ins Plant 150K Trees in California Wildfire Zones

Every device traded in to AT&T this April will plant a tree in California's wildfire-scarred forests, with 150,000 trees already committed through this simple program. It's proof that everyday tech upgrades can help heal the planet.

Google News - Reforestation2 min read
250,000 Trees Planted in California Fire-Scarred Forest
Planet WinsMay 20

250,000 Trees Planted in California Fire-Scarred Forest

Five years after the devastating Caldor Fire, crews have planted a quarter million seedlings across California's Eldorado National Forest this year alone. The massive restoration effort is bringing new life to burn scars while creating forests more resilient to future wildfires.

Google News - Reforestation2 min read
California Welcomes $1B Clean Energy Investment from UK
SolutionsFeb 16

California Welcomes $1B Clean Energy Investment from UK

California and the United Kingdom just deepened their climate partnership with real money behind it. British clean-tech company Octopus Energy is committing nearly $1 billion to California's clean economy.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
California Launches $1B Rebate for Electric Trucks
VideosMay 25

California Launches $1B Rebate for Electric Trucks

California just rolled out the largest utility-backed rebate program in the nation to help businesses afford electric trucks, with incentives up to $120,000 per vehicle. The billion-dollar California Clean Fuel Reward program aims to clean the air while making zero-emission commercial vehicles affordable for fleets of all sizes.

CleanTechnica3 min read
Gray Wolf From California Spotted in Nevada for First Time
Planet WinsFeb 5

Gray Wolf From California Spotted in Nevada for First Time

A young gray wolf has crossed from California into Nevada, marking a rare wildlife milestone for a species that nearly disappeared from the American West. The lone traveler is part of California's growing wolf recovery success story.

Phys.org2 min read
California's Parked EVs Could Power 9GW of Grid Storage
Solutions1d ago

California's Parked EVs Could Power 9GW of Grid Storage

California's electric vehicles could soon help power the grid when demand spikes, turning millions of parked cars into a massive energy storage system. A new report shows just 10% of the state's EVs could deliver one-third of California's 2036 storage goals.

Electrek3 min read
California Powers Water Pumps With Massive Solar Farm
Planet WinsApr 20

California Powers Water Pumps With Massive Solar Farm

California just switched on a 105-megawatt solar farm to power the state's largest electricity consumer: a giant pumping station that lifts water over mountains to Southern California. The project marks the biggest renewable energy purchase in State Water Project history and helps protect residents from rising energy costs.

PV Magazine2 min read
California EVs Could Power 1/3 of Grid Storage by 2036
Innovation2d ago

California EVs Could Power 1/3 of Grid Storage by 2036

Electric vehicles parked in California driveways could solve the state's renewable energy storage crisis. Just 10% of EV owners sharing their battery power would provide one-third of California's energy storage needs by 2036.

Grist3 min read
California Clean Energy Groups Back New Ballot Measure
SolutionsMar 27

California Clean Energy Groups Back New Ballot Measure

Major clean energy organizations are uniting behind a California ballot measure that could cut project delays by up to 9 years while keeping environmental protections intact. The Building an Affordable California Act aims to speed up solar, wind, and battery storage projects through clearer timelines and streamlined reviews.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
California Hits 1.5 Million Electric Vehicles Sold
Planet WinsJan 21

California Hits 1.5 Million Electric Vehicles Sold

California just reached an ambitious goal that seemed impossible 13 years ago: 1.5 million electric vehicles sold statewide. Back when Tesla was a hobbyist brand and the Prius was still a novelty, former Governor Jerry Brown bet big on clean transportation, and California drivers proved the skeptics wrong.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
California Defense Firm Brings 5,500 Jobs in $1B Expansion
InnovationJan 26

California Defense Firm Brings 5,500 Jobs in $1B Expansion

A Southern California defense tech company just announced a $1 billion campus expansion that will create 5,500 direct jobs by 2027. The move reinforces California's position as America's aerospace and defense innovation leader.

Google News - Economic Growth2 min read
16 California Counties Triple Their Economies Since 2001
SolutionsMay 9

16 California Counties Triple Their Economies Since 2001

California's inland and Bay Area counties are booming, with 16 regions more than tripling their economic output over 23 years. San Mateo County led the state with a stunning 379% growth, reaching $217 billion in GDP.

Google News - Economic Growth2 min read
UCI Opens First Major All-Electric Hospital in California
SolutionsFeb 2

UCI Opens First Major All-Electric Hospital in California

A new 144-bed hospital in California just proved healthcare facilities can ditch fossil fuels entirely. The University of California Irvine campus runs solely on electricity, setting a new standard for sustainable healthcare.

Fast Company2 min read
California's $3,500 EV Rebates Now Live for First-Time Buyers
SolutionsAug 7

California's $3,500 EV Rebates Now Live for First-Time Buyers

California just launched instant rebates of up to $3,500 for first-time electric vehicle buyers, with three major automakers already on board and eight more joining soon. The state-funded program aims to keep California's clean air goals on track after federal EV incentives were eliminated last year.

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 min read

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