Environment
Environment
Newsom signs bill to expand recycled water use for irrigation, public sites across state
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Recycled water is sewage that has been treated in a wastewater facility and that meets various levels of treatment criteria.construction
California makes ‘bird law’ real, ensuring permanent protections for migratory birds
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The bird law has been the subject of a years-long dispute between California and the federal government that started during Donald Trump’s first presidency.climate change
Federal oversight is disappearing as multiple refineries explode. Who’s in charge now?
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The incident that shook Chevron’s El Segundo refinery last week once would have prompted a federal investigation -- but not anymore.Bay Area
Bay Area Air District lowers threshold for Spare the Air alerts, could double annual warnings
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Residential wood burning is the largest source of particulate matter in the Bay Area during the winter.Climate
La Niña expected to bring ‘extreme’ weather patterns statewide, head climatologist says
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A La Niña weather pattern typically manifests with drier than average conditions in Southern California, and cooler and wetter than normal conditions in the northern part of the state, according to the National Weather Service.Environment
Oakland e-bike lending program launches with 50 bikes, low-income rider discounts
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E-bikes are a relatively cheap alternative to cars -- those who participate in the program will pay $120 for a four-week period.California
Feds roll back rockfish harvest restrictions amid coastal California population rebound
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Decision is a testament to having good data to support the science.Bay Area
Whale entanglements surged 48% in 2024, with Monterey Bay emerging as hot spot
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Most entanglements were linked to commercial or recreational fishing gear, which can hinder whales’ ability to feed, swim and breathe.California
