Julie Cart

environment reporter for CalMatters

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Pulitzer Prize-winning environmental staff reporter at the Los Angeles Times, specializing in public lands and endangered species

Julie Cart on KCRW

As the West Coast drought worsens, water is becoming a scarce and valuable resource, as well as a tempting target for thieves , especially those running illegal marijuana farms.

California’s drought worsens due to people stealing water to grow illegal weed

As the West Coast drought worsens, water is becoming a scarce and valuable resource, as well as a tempting target for thieves , especially those running illegal marijuana farms.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Getty fire, which broke out near the 405 freeway early this morning, has burned more than 600 acres and forced many residents to evacuate.

The latest on the Getty fire and how bad it could get

The Getty fire, which broke out near the 405 freeway early this morning, has burned more than 600 acres and forced many residents to evacuate.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

More than 100 thousand gallons of oil may have spilled in this week’s pipeline rupture in Santa Barbara.

Cleanup Efforts are Underway in the Santa Barbara Oil Spill

More than 100 thousand gallons of oil may have spilled in this week’s pipeline rupture in Santa Barbara.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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