Green Building in California: The CALGreen Mandate
California takes sustainability seriously. The proof is in the numbers: according to the USGBC, the state ranked in the top 10 for LEED certification...
How has California handled its water issues? The story of recycling used water
This journey can be described as a multi-year effort that has significantly advanced the practices of water reuse and recycling. The groundbreaking efforts of...
Bloom Ranch Near Los Angeles: A Legacy of Organic Farming and Wellness
Are you familiar with Bloom Ranch? It's an ecological and tourism gem located in Acton, California, just a short distance from Los Angeles. You...
Disposal of cups in Los Angeles coffee shops. Eco-conscious approach
The fight against environmental pollution began to worry more and more people. The authorities of Los Angeles have identified an important step on the...
Northrop Grumman: A History of Rise and Influence on Global Aviation
As one of the most prominent American aerospace companies of the 20th century, it made a monumental contribution to U.S. military aviation between 1939...
Avenue 33 Farm: The Story of an Urban Farm
In the Lincoln Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, nestled among apartment buildings and city skylines, lies an unexpected sight: a small farm cultivating produce...
Solar power in Los Angeles: A city with a bright future
It's hard to imagine that back in the 1940s and 1950s, Los Angeles was among the most polluted cities in the nation. The severity...
The Record-Breaking Los Angeles to New York Train Journey
The 1934 transcontinental run of the Union Pacific Railroad's diesel-electric M-10001 became a record-breaking event. This journey was a landmark moment in U.S. rail...
Tanaka Farms: The History and Modern Evolution of a California Icon
This is the story of a family that journeyed from working rented lands in California to creating one of the premier centers for agritourism...
Environmental transportation in Los Angeles
Transportation in Los Angeles contributes 19% of greenhouse gas emissions, according to the LADOT. A review of the data indicates that it is the...