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Christine Hinkel
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Christine Hinkel is a California environment reporter for Times Media Service, based in Los Angeles, California. Hinkel covers environmental issues across California, including marine life and wildlife, conservation, climate and the science behind the state's natural resources. Hinkel holds a master's degree in journalism and grew up in Northridge, California.
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Whale Deaths: Lawsuit Targets Feds Over California Ship Strikes
Conservation groups are suing federal agencies to protect California's endangered whales from deadly ship strikes caused by commercial shipping traffic. Get the full story.