This winter, scientists were surprised by the sighting of an untagged young fledgling. While it was a small victory for the species, recovery for the condor is a slow process.
‘Critically endangered’ California condor still faces lead threat Read More »
Just days after Gov. Brown announced California’s first-ever mandatory water cuts in response to the drought, hundreds gathered at the Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County’s Spring Garden Market.
Drought-tolerant plants star at spring garden market Read More »
Nearly 800 people were stricken by West Nile Virus in 2014 and the ongoing drought is likely to mean high numbers of people will contract the virus this year as well.
Ongoing drought may dry out hope for less West Nile Virus activity in 2015 Read More »
A closer look at Bay Area cleantech investment trends reveals that investment peaked in 2008 and has been declining since then.
Cleantech investment past its boom Read More »
Due to California’s infamous drought and the effects of climate change, Tahoe is experiencing record low snowpack which has drastically affected the ski experience.
Decreasing snowpack continues to disappoint skiers in Tahoe City Read More »
While the actual occurrence of this year’s event is still in the air, the world-renowned surf competition is partnering with the Monterey Bay Aquarium in order to promote conservation of the ocean.
‘Titans of Mavericks’ Surf Competition to promote conservation — if it happens in 2015 Read More »
Officials say San Mateo will be “the hardest hit county” in the nine-county Bay Area by sea level rise, and “one of the hardest hit in the entire state.”
San Mateo County embarking on new sea rise vulnerability study Read More »
“Food Justice” focuses on ensuring equitable benefits and risks of how food is grown, processed, transported, distributed and consumed.
Environmental justice meets the food we eat Read More »
Civic and industry leaders made a plea for technology companies to expand their footprint in the civic sphere, while noting that Silicon Valley had made strides in at least one area: energy innovation.
California, Silicon Valley turning ‘sustainability’ from buzzword to reality Read More »
In this time of exploding population, climate change, and distressing levels of both food waste and global hunger, experts differ on views about ways to grow food.
Two roads towards a world without hunger Read More »
Local animal groups teamed up this month to give young hens from a “battery” egg farm a second chance.
Hens get second chance at Milpitas adoption event Read More »
Sea stars can give scientists hints about what climate change is doing to their habitats in the rocky intertidal.
Sea stars of the past help solve scientific questions of today Read More »
