Scientists in California have released 96,000,000 "shade balls" into reservoirs to help with the state's ongoing drought. The shade balls will decrease evaporation and preserve California's scarce ...

When Mayor Eric Garcetti unleashed 20,000 little black "shade balls" into the Los Angeles Reservoir last week, the nation was captivated. It was the first time in recorded memory that the New York ...

" Shade ball" is a small plastic sphere used to prevent reservoir water evaporation. It is a shade ball that is used for water saving, but in fact it is pointed out that it may consume more water than ...

Los Angeles is hoping that a 36-cent plastic ball — well, 96 million of them, to be precise — could help the city protect and conserve its drinking water amid California's historic drought. L.A. Mayor ...

Water workers in Los Angeles have released 20,000 shade balls into the city's reservoir to improve its water quality. The black, 4in plastic balls are weighted down with water inside, which keeps them ...

The hands-down phrase of the week in Los Angeles news is “shade balls.” On Monday, Mayor Eric Garcetti held a press conference in Sylmar, where he helped release 20,000 shade balls into the L.A.