Earlier this year, Mike Diamond broke down the long, impressive journey that brings Los Angeles' electrical power to you. We covered who supplies the power, how it gets to you, and how it moves through your home. Supplying electricity to 4 million people is quite the undertaking--enough so that it can be hard to … [Read more...]
What is an Earthquake Shut-off Valve?
Did you know that as of 2000, all newly constructed buildings in California must install earthquake shut-off valves? Local law enforcement agencies enforce them as a standard when issuing building permits. Despite the fact that earthquake shut-off valves could save your life, however, many Californians don’t know what … [Read more...]
How Does Los Angeles’ Electricity Get to You?
Last week, we figured out where LA’s power comes from and who’s supplying it to us. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the process is pretty complex. LA doesn’t draw all its power from anyone or even ten sources. The city generates power from different sources all over. Some of the sources are even thousands of miles away. How … [Read more...]
Where Does LA Get Its Water?
Over four million people live in Los Angeles, which makes it the second most populous city in the United States. It's also in a desert. Figuring out how to get water to Los Angeles and the rest of Southern California has always been one of the state’s greatest challenges. It’s also one of California’s greatest … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Reduce California’s Air Pollution
Earlier this month, we covered why air pollution is such a problem for California and which kinds of airborne pollution pose the biggest threats. We provided some suggestions as to how you can keep your home and family safe from air pollutants in your neighborhood, too. Now that you know what we’re up against and how … [Read more...]
All About California’s Air Hazards
Six of the ten most air-polluted cities in America are in California. You probably have an idea which city “won” the “most polluted city in America” award (hint: It’s not New York). California is by far the most polluted state in America. An estimated one-third of California residents living in places where pollution … [Read more...]
