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AnimalsA breeding program and wildlife corridor are helping boost the population of the Palos Verdes blue butterfly, one of the rarest butterflies in the world.
Improving the environment to improve health
Health & WellnessThe EPA has just passed some air pollution rules that could improve our American’s health.
Empathy: The superpower of human connection
PsychologyPsychiatrist Judith Orloff and musicologist Zachery Wallmark talk about the transformative power of empathy and how it impacts greater connection, compassion and our well-being.
Climate change forces 3rd gen fisherman to rethink this year
Climate changeWarming ocean temperatures affect albacore tuna’s migratory patterns, and that’s made it more difficult for local fishermen to make a living catching them.
Midweek Reset: On Trees
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Line Fire destroys historic lookout tower in SoCal. Can they rebuild?
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The impact of antimicrobial resistance on human health
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OC considers new tap water source: The ocean
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