Environment
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Data centers are putting new strain on California’s grid. A new report estimates the impacts
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The report's authors conclude that between 2019 and 2023, electricity use and carbon emissions by CA data centers nearly doubled, while on-site water consumption slightly more than doubled. But without hard data from the centers themselves, it's hard to know for sure.Bay Area
East Bay Parks general manager resigns; Landreth was first woman to lead district
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Landreth was the first woman to serve as general manager and the 10th general manager in the district’s 91-year history.Environment
‘Emerging threat’: An invasive species is upending life in the Delta, with no help on the way
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Golden mussels pose a threat to the pumping facilities that send Delta water to farms and cities in Central and Southern California.Bay Area
Wind, rain and king tides: Bay Area bracing for first atmospheric river storm of season
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This week's king tides are predicted to reach up to 7.2 feet, about two feet higher than a normal tide.Environment
State of the estuary: Environmentalists turn to creative thinking to save San Francisco Bay
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Challenges lie ahead as indicators for the health of the estuary were discussed at the recent symposium at the Scottish Rite Temple.Bay Area
As food banks struggle to meet demand, ‘wasted’ food is filling the gap — for now
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Senate Bill 1383, signed by former Gov. Jerry Brown, requires businesses to donate surplus food or face possible fines.Environment
King tides are coming to Bay Area — here’s how residents can stay prepared
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King tides can bring water over the edge of SF's Embarcadero, as well as Sausalito’s Marinship neighborhood and sections of U.S. Highway 101 at Mill Valley and Stinson Beach.Education
John Muir Land Trust to acquire, revive Wagner Ranch Nature Area as outdoor classroom
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The 16-acre parcel in Orinda is a habitat-rich landscape once used for outdoor learning and now slated for restoration and community use.activism
