Kiley Price • Inside Climate News, Author at Santa Barbara News-Press

A group of elephant seals resting on a sandy beach, with one in the center upright and vocalizing.

First confirmed cases of bird flu in California elephant seals stoke fear as virus surges worldwide

by Kiley Price • Inside Climate News March 9, 2026March 6, 2026

A black and yellow spotted salamander crawls on dry, brown grass. The salamander's shiny skin catches the light, conveying a sense of curiosity and movement.

The Trump administration dismisses the endangered species list as ‘Hotel California.’ But there’s far more to the story

by Kiley Price • Inside Climate News January 2, 2026January 5, 2026