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Most states could meet electricity needs using renewables

California Watch
A recent energy study determined that 60 percent of states have the potential to be "energy self-reliant." This refers to the ability of states to meet their entire energy needs using sources within their own borders. The study culled...

Yosemite is third most visited national park

Yosemite, national parks
Last year, 3.7 million tourists streamed into Yosemite, making it the third hottest destination in the national park system, according to the U.S. Department of the Interior. But it's hard to say how many of those visitors ever strayed far from...

Salami plant ordered to fix problems, after ammonia leaks

Columbus Salame, enivornment
The Environmental Protection Agency has ordered a salami-processing plant in South San Francisco to replace its equipment after toxic chemicals were twice released into the atmosphere. In February and August of 2009, hundreds of pounds of anhydrous...

Recommended sites

Check out our favorite sites to track air and water quality as well as toxic threats.

Databases to download

Do your own crunching of local beach closures. Are you spotting any trends?

Story ideas

California Watch contributor Susanne Rust suggests looking at the environmental impact of local construction projects.

Reporting tips

Databases can provide a wealth of information for the environmental reporter but be mindful of the limitations of the data.