Environment
climate change
Oakland airport nears completion of $80M dike project to guard against sea level rise
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A recent assessment projects flooding on large portions of airport’s fields in the event of extreme storms.Bay Area
Bay Area lawmakers seek $32.2 million in emergency federal funds to fight grape pest
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Vines infested with the pest were supplied to multiple Costco locations across California and the insects have since spread to at least 38 counties.Bay Area
New study finds microplastics in the San Francisco Bay 10 times smaller than previously measured
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Study could inform broader research on plastics and human health, coastal ecosystems, and marine carbon trapping.California
Shortages create fertile ground for compost as farmers look for alternatives
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Months of war in the Persian Gulf, a global hub for fertilizer production, have strained supplies for farmers in the United States.Environment
Oakland secures $9.3M in investment to bolster illegal dumping crackdown
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As early as July 1, some of the investment money will be available for additional illegal dumping cameras, which will be used for enforcement.Bay Area
Microsoft breaks ground on San Jose data center campus to support AI demand
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The project will use 100% recycled water for cooling and renewable energy.Environment
Leaving trash around SF? Don’t look up
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An expansion of ALPRs, these aerial enforcers can pan, tilt and zoom to create an “Illegal Dumping Camera System."Environment
San Francisco water report: No PFAS detected; all state, federal standards met
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According to the report, the results reflect the long-term investment into the Hetch Hetchy Regional Water System.commentary
