environment

Bay Area elected officials call for NOAA investigation into rising whale deaths

Scientists this year have responded to at least 21 gray whale deaths in the region, the highest since 2000.

State officials say that they expect this approach will engender more cooperation and avoid lawsuits that could delay action.

Big results can happen when local communities become more energy independent.

Radius Recycling was fined $575,000 in 2024 for startup violations but is now operating in compliance.

The latest washed up July 7 in Richmond after a suspected vessel strike.

Projects can still be built without tax credits, but it puts more of a financial burden on their investors.

The new trails will give parkgoers a different experience on the land, which is more forested than the open space on the western side.

Officials are shoring up water systems infiltrated by the golden mussel.

Clean-energy projects have new deadlines for federal tax credits and limits on foreign parts, taking aim at California’s climate agenda.

The suit seeks grants to resume being transmitted to all 350 recipients who were awarded funds from the Climate Justice program.