Bay Area Water surcharge, excessive use penalties on the table for EBMUD customers By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | April 22, 2022 At a board meeting next Tuesday, EBMUD may elevate its drought response and impose a surcharge on all customers.
gavin newsom Yet another setback for PG&E wildfire victims By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | April 22, 2022 A key advocate left the PG&E wildfire victims fund after he was embroiled in a sexual harassment scandal at Sonoma State University.
Bay Area Redwoods’ 2 types of leaves could help them in a changing climate By Alana Chin | The Conversation | April 19, 2022 The two types of leaves balance photosynthesis and water absorption, allowing redwoods to thrive in wet and dry habitats.
Bay Area Thunderstorms, hail could accompany rain forecast for this week By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | April 19, 2022 An increasingly wet week will give way to a drier, warmer weekend.
Around Town City celebrates April as ‘Earth Month’ By City of Piedmont | April 15, 2022 Local events include a family-friendly scavenger hunt and the popular free compost giveaway.
California Clean-car rules: California unveils proposed measure to ban new gasoline-fueled cars By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | April 12, 2022 If enacted this summer, the first-in-the-world mandate would increase sales of zero-emission cars to 35% in 2026, and prohibit new gasoline or diesel cars by 2035.
Books Electrifying homes to slow climate change: 4 essential reads By Jennifer Weeks | The Conversation | April 12, 2022 Collective action with small changes to everyday routines and purchases can have a big impact.
City City to host reach code community forum on April 20 By City of Piedmont | April 12, 2022 Learn how new energy efficiency codes might affect your construction or renovation plans.
California Climate change will have ‘increasingly severe impacts’ on K-12, early childhood education By Ali Tadayon | EdSource | April 7, 2022 The Legislative Analyst’s Office says rising temperatures and climate-related school closures will affect school planning and budgets.
animals Winners in Cal Academy photo show worth thousands of words By J.L. Odom | Bay City News Foundation | April 6, 2022 The photos encompass "big moments" from wildfire devastation to melting glaciers.