Mojave Desert

Environmentalists sued Barstow, California, to block the approval of the Barstow International Gateway, a 4,500-acre rail yard in the Mojave Desert. The lawsuit claims the project's environmental impact analysis is flawed, citing increased diesel pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and harm to local wildlife. The city approved the $4 billion BNSF Railway project, which aims to streamline container transport from Asian ports but faces criticism for its environmental and health impacts.

The Boron Aerospace Museum in the Mojave Desert showcases milestones in America's journey into the skies. It chronicles key developments in aerospace history.

Thousands of Joshua trees in the Mojave Desert are threatened by human expansion, solar farms, mining projects, and climate change. These trees, critical to the region's ecosystem and economy, could face extinction by 2100, impacting species like the desert tortoise and pallid blue dotted butterfly.

A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight crew members. The investigation into the crash could take up to six months, according to officials.

A US Air Force Boeing B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight crew members. The investigation into the crash could take up to six months, according to US officials.

A B-52 Stratofortress crashed during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight people aboard. Tracking data shows the plane made a sharp right turn and plunged at nearly 1,541 meters per minute before crashing, with the cause under investigation. The aircraft was part of a radar modernization program to extend its service life through 2050.

A B-52 Stratofortress crashed during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight crew members. The aircraft descended at nearly 5,056 feet per minute after making a sharp 180-degree turn, and the cause remains under investigation. The flight was part of a radar modernization program to upgrade the bomber fleet.

A B-52 Stratofortress crashed during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight crew members. Tracking data showed the plane descended at nearly a mile per minute after a sharp turn, likely linked to a radar modernization program. The Air Force said the aircraft was part of efforts to extend the B-52's operational lifespan through 2050.

A US bomber aircraft crashed near a base in the Mojave Desert, resulting in the deaths of eight crew members. An emergency response was immediately initiated following the incident.

A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. All eight crew members were presumed dead, and aerial footage showed a charred desert area roughly the size of a football field at the crash site.

A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed and burst into flames shortly after take-off during a routine test mission at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert, killing all eight people on board. The crash occurred while supporting the base's radar modernisation programme, with no injuries reported on the ground.

A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff Monday morning at a U.S. Air Force base in California's Mojave desert. Eight crew members are believed to have died in the incident.

A B-52 bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California’s Mojave Desert during a routine test mission, killing all eight people on board, including military personnel and contractors. Boeing confirmed two of its employees were among the fatalities, and the cause of the crash remains under investigation.

A B-52 bomber crashed during a routine test mission at a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California's Mojave Desert, killing all eight people aboard, including Boeing employees. The aircraft burst into flames shortly after takeoff, leaving virtually nothing of the wreckage.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom claims the Trump administration is using the Justice Department to investigate him and his wife. The U.S. military reported a B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff in California's Mojave Desert. The British government announced a social media ban for teenagers under 16.

A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert, resulting in eight presumed fatalities. The US military stated the crash was not survivable, and the cause remains under investigation.

A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff Monday morning at a U.S. Air Force base in California's Mojave desert, with 8 crew members believed dead.

A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at a U.S. Air Force base in Southern California's Mojave Desert. Emergency crews responded to the incident around 11:20 a.m., as reported by the military on social media platform X.

A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff Monday morning at a U.S. Air Force base in California's Mojave Desert, according to officials.

A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert on Monday morning, according to officials.

Scientists discovered thriving fungi in the soil of a burned Mojave Desert area where 1.3 million Joshua trees were destroyed by the 2020 Dome Fire. The fungi, which help plants absorb nutrients and survive harsh conditions, remained resilient despite the fire, offering hope for ecosystem recovery. The study, led by UC Riverside's Sydney Glassman, highlights the importance of these underground networks for Joshua tree survival.

A B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in California’s Mojave Desert. Emergency crews responded to the incident around 11:20 a.m., but there was no immediate information on injuries. The crash follows a 2023 incident in North Dakota where a regional airliner pilot avoided a potential collision with a B-52.

The Air Force is investigating a B-52 Stratofortress crash at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert. The incident occurred Monday at approximately 11:20 a.m., with no details yet on casualties or the number of people on board.

A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at a U.S. Air Force base in California's Mojave Desert. Officials confirmed the incident occurred during takeoff.

A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California around 11:20 a.m. Monday. The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, typically crewed by five people, is a long-range bomber with a history dating back to 1955. No immediate information was provided on whether anyone was hurt.

NASA and U.S. Geological Survey scientists are investigating a mineral discovery in California’s Mojave Desert, using technology developed at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to identify a potential porphyry copper deposit beneath a volcanic outcrop. The team examined a concentration of topaz detected by an airborne imaging instrument, focusing on its geological significance rather than its gemstone value.

The world's tallest thermometer, located between Los Angeles and Las Vegas in the Mojave Desert, is being listed for sale at a high price. The iconic roadside attraction is described as a popular tourist destination with added bonuses for the new owner.

The world's largest wildlife crossing is under construction in Agoura Hills, and five more crossings are being planned for the Mojave Desert and over I-15. The new crossings aim to facilitate wildlife movement in Southern California. Construction and planning are currently underway.

A $114 million wildlife crossing project is nearing completion in Southern California to restore biodiversity and help the threatened mountain lion population. Five more crossings are planned across the region. The project aims to connect habitats and improve species movement.

A mountain lion's death has renewed calls for two proposed wildlife crossings in California's Mojave Desert. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife reported an 18-month-old male mountain lion was struck trying to cross State Route 62. This incident adds urgency to a state-funded project.

The Obama-era Ivanpah Solar Power Plant in California's Mojave Desert, a taxpayer-backed 'clean energy' project, still burns natural gas and kills thousands of birds annually due to concentrated solar rays. Critics argue its environmental costs outweigh benefits, and officials from both Trump and Biden administrations have supported its shutdown due to high costs and outdated technology.

The Obama-era Ivanpah Solar Power Plant in California's Mojave Desert, despite being promoted as a clean energy project, continues to burn natural gas and kill thousands of birds annually due to its concentrated solar rays. The facility, which relies on federal loans and grants, faces scrutiny over its environmental costs and regulatory exemptions, with officials debating its closure due to high costs and wildlife impacts.

The Obama-backed $2.2B Ivanpah Solar Power Plant, built with federal loans and grants, faces criticism for underperformance, high costs, and environmental harm. California regulators refuse to shut it down to avoid grid strain, leaving taxpayers and consumers in a costly standoff.