Environment
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
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
