Rosanna Xia

LA Times reporter

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UCSD oceanographers discovered thousands of World War II-era munitions dumped off the California coast. That adds to the barrels of DDT already documented.

WWII munitions in ocean: Environmental or safety risk?

UCSD oceanographers discovered thousands of World War II-era munitions dumped off the California coast. That adds to the barrels of DDT already documented.

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In her forthcoming book, journalist Rosanna Xia explores how rising tides might inspire Californians to rethink their relationship with the sea.

As sea levels rise, Californians must move with the ocean, says Rosanna Xia

In her forthcoming book, journalist Rosanna Xia explores how rising tides might inspire Californians to rethink their relationship with the sea.

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Near LA, DDT is contaminating an area of the seafloor that’s larger than the city of San Francisco. Scientists and policymakers are racing to find solutions.

Massive amount of DDT off SoCal coast isn’t breaking down

Near LA, DDT is contaminating an area of the seafloor that’s larger than the city of San Francisco. Scientists and policymakers are racing to find solutions.

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