climate change $6 gas and refinery fears collide with California’s climate ambitions By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | May 18, 2026 The fight over California’s carbon market has exposed the political tensions at the heart of Newsom’s energy transition agenda.
climate change Data centers are guzzling California’s water. We have no idea how much By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | May 17, 2026 Data centers are the ganglia of artificial intelligence — and they are spreading to regions reliant on overtapped groundwater.
Bay Area California has 6 weeks of gas supply. After that, it gets expensive By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | May 15, 2026 At an average of $6.15 a gallon, California drivers are paying the highest gas prices in the nation.
Environment California’s new plastic recycling rules spark fights from all sides By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde | CalMatters | May 13, 2026 Plastic producers have until 2032 to make all their packaging recyclable or compostable.
environment Buzzkill: Why West Marin’s scenic ranchlands have become a ‘food desert’ for honey bees By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | May 11, 2026 Bees and cows want different things.
Climate Conservation | ‘No Mow May’ to protect bees and butterflies By Indira Balkissoon | reader submission | May 8, 2026 Give your lawn a rest this month to help pollinators.
Environment Nutria study suggests giant invasive rodents were deliberately introduced to Delta By Chris Woodyard, Stocktonia | Local News Matters | April 23, 2026 The giant amphibious rodents, measuring up to 3 feet in length and weighing more than 30 pounds, are environmental troublemakers.
climate change Climate Week panel says neighborhood parks, schools key to global climate goals By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | April 22, 2026 California's diverse ecosystems — including school yards and neighborhood parks — can help buffer the impacts of wildfires, droughts and hazardous air quality.
Environment ‘Earth friendly’ company to pay $176K to settle alleged false ‘plastic-free’ claims By Katy St. Clair | Bay City News | April 21, 2026 Prosecutors allege that laundry and dishwasher detergent sheets labeled “zero plastic” contained polyvinyl alcohol, which is a form of plastic.
Around Town Leave ‘abandoned’ baby deer alone. They’re OK, wildlife experts say By Pete Young | Bay City News | April 13, 2026 Fawns removed from the wild lack the survival skills their mothers would have taught them and can't be released back into nature.