Climate Citing lack of ‘clarity,’ state legal office rejects controversial new fuel standard By Alejandro Lazo, CalMatters | February 24, 2025 A surprising twist in the rancorous debate over how to transition the state away from fossil fuels.
animals Modern day ‘bird seers’ track environmental health at longest running avian field station By Charles Versaggi | Bay City News | February 19, 2025 On the front lines of habitat conservation: avian biologists in Bolinas are often the first to see the impact of climate change.
Uncategorized California homeowners will have to fund half of high-risk insurer’s $1 billion ‘bailout’ By Levi Sumagaysay | CalMatters | February 16, 2025 Most California home and fire insurance customers will see temporary fees added to their insurance bills as part of the charge.
Bay Area Cold temperatures, back-to-back storms to define Bay Area weather this week By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | February 10, 2025 Keep your warm coats and umbrellas on hand.
Bay Area California’s surge in EV sales has stalled — so what happens to its landmark mandate? By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | February 7, 2025 Under the 2022 mandate, 35% of new 2026 car models sold by automakers must be zero emissions. In 2035, the rule bans all sales of gas-powered cars.
Around Town Climate Corner: Sustainable New Year’s Resolutions By Andrew Kaplowitz | Climate Fellow, City of Piedmont | February 4, 2025 City of Piedmont's Climate Fellow Andrew Kaplowitz offers some ideas for New Year’s resolutions you can stick to.
Bay Area Wind, flood advisories in effect as atmospheric river continues to dump rain on region By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | February 3, 2025 Storm system moves through the region with rain easing toward the end of the week.
California Sierra snowpack drastically below normal — and no one’s turning on the pumps, DWR says By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | February 3, 2025 State water officials were “perplexed” by president's claim which didn't align with actual facts.
nature Dry January puts ‘significant dent’ in state’s water delivery forecast; storms on the way By Kiley Russell, Bay City News | January 30, 2025 The deliveries affect 29 public water agencies that serve 27 million people and 750,000 acres of farmland.
Bay Area Elevated levels of heavy metals measured in Elkhorn Slough following battery plant blaze By Ruth Dusseault, Bay City News | January 28, 2025 The slough is home to a diverse number of plant and animal species, including sea otters.