Fire Hits Bees, Trees; Hydroelectricity : Golden State Goes Green

CALIFORNIA — California is one of the most environmentally-friendly states in the U.S. Here are some stories about how the Golden State is going green:

California Coastal Cleanup Expands To All Saturdays In September

This year's environmental effort looks a little different for 2020 due to COVID-19, but opportunities to pitch in still abound.

Ancient Big Basin Redwoods Survive Wildfires: Report

Redwoods are "incredibly resilient," including old-growth trees in Big Basin Redwood State Park. Learn how to donate to recovery efforts.

9-Year-Old Frog Lover Named 2020 International Young Eco-Hero

Justin Sather of Los Angeles raised over $22,000 to help his favorite animal. And that's just the beginning of his eco-accomplishments.

Coastal Cleanup In Orange County All September Long

Every Saturday in September, it's your chance to love the place you live. Coastal Cleanup Day is happening all month long in Dana Point, and across Orange County.

COMMENTARY: Recycling Bills Would Help Stem The Flow Of Plastic Into The Ocean

AB 1080 and SB 54 present bold and ambitious solutions that would address plastic pollution.

Bee Scientist Loses It All In LNU Lightning Fires Near Vacaville

Bee-breeders Pope Canyon Queens, key in CA agriculture, was wiped out when Hennessey Fire ravaged the area. "It will take years to recover."

UCLA Creates Climate Change Center To Find Solutions For Disaster

UCLA created the UCLA Center for Healthy Climate Change Solutions to help fight the climate change disaster.

How To Make Your Kitchen More Green In California

These eco-friendly kitchen remodels will make your space more appealing and more energy efficient.

OC Groundwater Basin Added To Superfund Sites For Future Cleanup

The federal Environmental Protection Agency approves a Superfund site project to clean up groundwater in Fullerton, Anaheim, and Placentia.

Litterbugs, Coronavirus Collide On SW Riverside County Freeways

Amid COVID-19, litter is worsening along roadways that run through Temecula, Murrieta, Wildomar, Lake Elsinore, Menifee and Corona.

Shape Up Or Ship Out: California Requires Ships, Trucks To Eliminate Thousands Of Tons Of Pollution

Ships and trucks will be required to cut thousands of tons of air pollution in communities near ports, freeways, and warehouses.

Massive Hydroelectric Project In SW Riverside County: Comments

Public comments on the Scoping Document for a revised LEAPS project are due Aug. 17.

Waste Not Want Not: Cold Storage Helps Serve OC's Food Insecure

A 40-foot, solar-powered refrigerated food storage container will hold prepackaged, ready to heat and eat meals for Orange County's needy.

Solar And Storage Should Be State’s Clean Energy Focus (Opinion)

"Our clean energy hopes rest squarely on expanded use of solar energy. We cannot allow COVID-19 to kill the industry."

Permanent Telecommuting Considered For Some Of RivCo's Workforce

The pandemic has demonstrated to some officials that working from home could be the future for a number of county employees.

This article originally appeared on the Across California Patch