Sammy Roth

reporter covering energy for the LA Times

Sammy Roth on KCRW

In the Mojave Desert, the sprawl of solar panels would help the U.S. get off fossil fuels, but it threatens habitats of native plants and animals.

Some environmentalists are having a problem with solar panels

In the Mojave Desert, the sprawl of solar panels would help the U.S. get off fossil fuels, but it threatens habitats of native plants and animals.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Imperial Valley is known for agriculture. But some farmers there are switching from crops to solar panels, which would change important features of the region.

Imperial Valley farmers planting solar panels instead of crops

The Imperial Valley is known for agriculture. But some farmers there are switching from crops to solar panels, which would change important features of the region.

from Greater LA

Extreme drought is forcing millions of Southern Californians to cut their water use starting June 1. How could LA’s future mayor tackle climate change locally?

How will LA’s mayoral candidates tackle climate change amid drought?

Extreme drought is forcing millions of Southern Californians to cut their water use starting June 1. How could LA’s future mayor tackle climate change locally?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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