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Toxic DDT waste found in waters off Catalina Island, LB will call on federal bodies to prevent further harm
Last fall, a Los Angeles Times investigation found that tens of thousands of barrels of DDT, a now-banned…
May 19, 2021
Is hydrogen the future of green energy? SoCalGas backs testing of hydrogen fuel cell technology for marine vessels
Southern California Gas Co. announced today it will provide $200,000 in funding for a project aimed at developing…
April 27, 2021
Energy Observer, first round-the-world hydrogen-powered vessel, docks at Rainbow Harbor for first-ever US stopover
The Energy Observer, the first round-the-world hydrogen-powered vessel, docked at Long Beach’s Rainbow Harbor for its first-ever stopover…
April 26, 2021
First round-the-world hydrogen-powered sea vessel will arrive in Long Beach on Friday
Energy Observer, the first round-the-world hydrogen-powered sea vessel, is scheduled to arrive in Long Beach Friday to highlight…
April 21, 2021
Los Angeles again ranks as most ozone-polluted region in the nation
The Los Angeles-Long Beach metropolitan area again ranked as the most ozone-polluted region in the nation, joining six…
April 21, 2021
Are electric vehicles worth it? A new Clean Fuel Reward Program might help
One of the first things you might think of to reduce air pollution is switching from a gas-powered…
April 15, 2021
#LitterFreeLB challenges residents to clean litter while supporting local businesses
Long Beach Green Businesses are offering special deals to people who clean up trash and tag them in…
April 15, 2021
“A safe, equitable, inclusive space to learn outside:” Westside Long Beach Boys and Girls Club revamps garden programming thanks to Ground Education partnership
The Westside Boys and Girls Club is partnering with Ground Education to provide gardening programming for youth in…
March 19, 2021
Want to get your hands on some organic seedlings? Long Beach Organic to host ‘Go Plant Me!’ fundraiser
Orange sun bell peppers, heirloom tomatoes, Detroit red beets, salad greens— when it comes to organic seedlings, Long…
March 15, 2021
Signal Hill to start recycling organic waste by Jan. 1, 2022, possibly for higher fee
Signal Hill has to figure out how to collect and recycle all the city’s organic waste – and…
March 11, 2021