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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
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
Commentary | Fast fashion fills California’s landfills. Thankfully a recycling fix is in sight
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Clothing collection bins are the key to the ballgame, says CA-based textile reuse executive Mattias Wallander.climate change
A 1-megawatt community solar project ‘flips the switch’ in East Oakland
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The project, the first of five community solar projects designed to help disadvantaged communities, is a partnership with Ava Community Energy.Environment
SF nature adventure map aims to encourage outdoor exploration
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The project highlights San Francisco’s urban ecology, including native plants, wildlife, and neighborhood green spaces.environment
Lawmakers push back on Trump’s $75M Oakland coal terminal plan
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Per the US Dept of Energy, the Oakland terminal is key to expanding export capacity to countries including South Korea, Taiwan and Japan.climate change
California overhauls carbon market — critics say it’s a giveaway to oil
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A new program could steer billions of dollars in free pollution permits to oil refineries and other major polluters.Environment
California bill moves to make cheaper alternative fuel available to more drivers
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California lawmakers want to make it easier for drivers to convert their cars to run on cheaper ethanol fuel.climate change
