Biophilic urbanism is a transformative city design framework that embeds nature, natural systems, and green infrastructure directly into everyday urban spaces. Instead of isolating nature within parks, this approach embeds living ecosystems directly into homes and workplaces using green roofs, wildlife corridors, and urban forests.

AB 2494 (Rogers) updates decades-old management objectives for California's demonstration state forests, including the addition of "durable onsite carbon storage and sequestration" (DOCSS) as a co-equal objective alongside biodiversity, wildfire resilience, recreation, and other public benefits.

Legislation Aligns Forest Management Objectives with Tribal Stewardship and Conservation Targets

Donald Trump hates offshore wind energy. Ever since the Scottish government decided to build offshore wind turbines off the coast of a golf course he owns, he’s had a vendetta against the industry. So, on his very first day in office in January 2025 he issued a presidential memorandum attacking the offshore wind industry.

The Humboldt Bay Harbor, Recreation, and Conservation District will be hosting an informational meeting on June 24th regarding the proposed heavy lift marine terminal from 5:30-7:30 at the Arcata Community Center.

On April 21, 2026, Chief Judge Denise Casper of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts granted a preliminary injunction (a pre-trial remedy meant to preserve the status quo) against a series of actions by the Department of the Interior and other federal agencies that had collectively stalled renewable energy permitting nationwide during the second Trump Administration.

The Equitable Building Decarbonization Program is now available to low income residents in Humboldt County. The program offers FREE electric appliances and other home upgrades, such as: Electric heat pumps for space heating and cooling Heat pump water heaters Induction stoves And Weatherization upgrades that improve comfort and cut energy bills Many homes still rely on propane, wood, or natural gas for heating and cooking. These appliances emit greenhouse gases and contribute