Local authorities and groups are embarking on a massive wetland restoration project they say could help prevent flooding in local communities.
Scientists push for restoring wetlands in the South Bay Read More »
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has added approximately 550 more properties to the East Palo Alto floodplain, forcing some homeowners to buy flood insurance.
New FEMA maps show more of East Palo Alto at risk of flooding Read More »
Without the usual income from the Dungeness crab season that supports their families, fishermen around the Bay wonder how they will make ends meet.
Fishermen struggle in wake of Dungeness crab fishery closure Read More »
Area shelters are increasingly allowing pets indoors with their owners to get people inside and connected to the shelter system.
With El Niño looming, more homeless and their pets will find shelter Read More »
San Francisco International Airport is receiving a record number of airplane noise complaints after a federal revamp of flight paths has rerouted hundreds of planes a day over once quiet neighborhoods.
New SFO flight paths causing record airplane noise complaints Read More »
As California’s water crisis looms over the agricultural industry, conversations have focused on the threat to big growers while often overlooking the devastating potential impact to the laborers and small migrant communities.
Farmworking communities in the Central Valley battle ongoing California drought Read More »
As El Niño threatens the California coast, health workers are preparing Pescadero for a storm that could cut residents off from hospitals and potable water.
El Niño threatens Pescadero farmworkers’ access to health services Read More »
University campuses across the United States — including at Stanford — heard the cry of student activists to take action on climate change.
More than 2,000 attend climate change rally at Stanford Read More »
Students for a Sustainable Stanford (SSS) and Know Tomorrow organized the Rally for Climate Action on the Stanford University campus on Oct. 2.
Former Vice President Al Gore takes part in climate change rally Read More »
California state law is ordering regulators to tighten oversight of metal recyclers.
Sims Recycling plant shows difficulties of hazardous waste regulation Read More »
Red meat has a high water footprint because farmers must plant a tremendous amount of grass for the animals to feed on, in addition to providing drinking water.
California drought highlights water cost of beef Read More »
On May 14, commuters from all over Silicon Valley were encouraged to leave their cars at home and join fellow Bay Area residents in biking to work.
Silicon Valley commuters leave cars behind for Bike To Work Day Read More »
