On July 20, Montana Avenue will look a little different. Retail stores and restaurants will operate the same, but expect sidewalks and street corners to be lined with artwork, performance
As the summer months are in full swing, sunny skies and warm weather have returned to the region. Many of us who live in Santa Monica will be hosting friends
By Blake Atwell
Istanbul, Turkey native Savas Siricki came to Los Angeles in 2008 with plans to study English at UCLA for five months. Upon arriving to Los Angeles’ westside,
Dear EarthTalk: Is there any way we could harness the light from bioluminescent organisms for everyday lighting and other practical purposes? — M. Wilson, Framingham, MA
Bioluminescence—defined by Merriam-Webster as
Editor:
Charles Andrews recently wrote in the Daily Press: “Does it make a difference? Doesn’t seem to. Right, Bill Bauer? But everything you put out there does make a
Dear EarthTalk: What are so-called regional climate models and why do we need them given that we already have pretty decent global climate models? — Rich W., Seattle, WA
Scientists (and
Last week, 20 potential Democratic nominees for President took the debate stage in Miami over two days to discuss everything from taxes to health care to foreign policy. Largely absent
Every individual is concerned about protecting their personal data, which is why our state legislators took action and passed the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This sweeping law will impact
Dear EarthTalk: What are American businesses doing to help the U.S. meet its Paris climate accord commitments? — M. Francis, New York, NY
Not every business leader in the U.
The City of Santa Monica is home to some amazing students. This past month the Santa Monica Lions were proud to present almost 50 students, from Lincoln Middle School, John
If you’re approached by someone who offers “free” genetic testing or cancer screening, turn them down.
Medicare doesn’t cover such tests unless a doctor who’s treating you
With recent measurements detecting the highest levels of atmospheric CO2 in human history — and experts warning we have less than a dozen years to turn around our profligate emissions to
