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Long Beach debuts Jellyfishbot to clean its seas from debris
The Long Beach recently announced the deployment of a remotely controlled debris-collecting device to clean the Long Beach…
Car-Lite Long Beach challenges LB to a Week Without Driving
Long Beach’s alternative transportation advocacy group, Car-Lite Long Beach, is participating in the national Week Without Driving challenge,…
Port of Long Beach and global oceanic companies collaborate on environmental memorandum
A group of international maritime entities have announced a Green Framework Partnership to work together on decarbonizing ocean…
Long Beach organic waste collection program will begin in October
This October, Long Beach Public Works will start rolling out its Residential Organics Collection Program, with the aim…
Residents can enjoy music, drawing and more at Willow Springs Experiences
The Friends of Willow Springs Park (FWSP) has announced its lineup for this year’s Willow Springs Experiences, taking…
Long Beach is giving $5,000 grants for youth and climate-focused projects
Long Beach is accepting applications as part of the Youth Climate Action Fund Microgrant Program, where groups can…
Signal Hill Petroleum’s draft Environmental Impact Report released, public hearing in June
In hopes of receiving a 20-year permit extension to continue drilling oil from existing wells with the allowance…
Port of Long Beach wins sustainability award for zero-emission trucks
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach received a top honor for their Clean Truck Fund initiative,…
Long Beach to host several community events for Earth Month
Long Beach is celebrating Earth Month with several free events centering on sustainability — from championing local wildlife…
Sewage spill forces closure of Long Beach swimming areas
A 47,000-gallon sewage spill forced the closure Friday of all recreational swimming areas at or near Colorado Lagoon…