California California moves on climate change, but rejects aggressive cuts to greenhouse emissions By Samantha Young | Kaiser Health News | September 23, 2021 $15 billion legislative package addresses wildfire protections, extreme heat, and clean water -- but not air quality.
Fires Once again, fire season is goat season By Nick Marnell | Bay City News Foundation | September 13, 2021 The nonprofit City Grazing, based in San Francisco, works with residential properties as well as public spaces.
California Can science transform California crops to cope with drought? By Julie Cart | CalMatters | September 13, 2021 The search is on to help California farmers find less-thirsty tree crops. But will the experiments come through in time as droughts intensify?
California Newsom’s call now: California Legislature passes top 21 bills of ’21 By CalMatters Staff | September 8, 2021 CalMatters staff recap some of the most interesting or consequential decisions the governor faces.
Bay Area Hot, dry weather and perilous fire conditions in California expected into winter By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | September 7, 2021 The state is on pace with the number of acres burned at this time last year.
Bay Area Study finds indoor wildfire pollution can be mitigated by simple measures By Megan Munce | Bay City News Foundation | September 3, 2021 Using indoor air filters and keeping windows closed are key to limiting harmful particulate matter in homes.
California Fire danger triggers temporary national forest closures across California By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation and Exedra Staff | August 31, 2021 The potential for new wildfires and risks to life and property prompted the decision.
wildfires Devastating fires could damage Lake Tahoe’s iconic blue waters By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | August 31, 2021 Researchers have already seen drops in Lake Tahoe’s clarity during the fires. The extent of damage will depend on how much soot is in its blue waters.
Around Town Wildfire smoke to linger through Saturday, causing more pollution than expected By Bay City News and Exedra Staff | August 27, 2021 Poor air quality prompted cancellation of all PUSD sports activities, including Friday's football.
Uncategorized When hotter and drier means more – but eventually less – wildfire By Maureen C Kennedy, Don McKenzie, and Jeremy Littell | August 24, 2021 The diversity of wildland in the western US means that not all ecosystems respond in the same way to a hotter and drier climate.