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Beach Day? These 5 Surprising Creatures Are Hanging Out Too
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Do you really know who you’re sharing the beach with? Purple sand dollars gobble bits of metal to stay grounded in turbulent waters. Mole crabs move sand like a conveyor belt. Hardworking bees sculpt...
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The Perseids, one of the most dazzling and reliable meteor showers of the year, are streaking across the Bay Area night sky, and this summer, Venus and Jupiter will join the cosmic show in a rare pre-dawn pairing.
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It’s that time of year again: One of the most popular summer shows will be lighting up the Bay Area night sky. Plus, Venus and Jupiter will pair up for a grand appearance during the peak of the...
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In a Deadly Year for Whales, CA Considers Statewide Program to Slow Ships
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California lawmakers are considering legislation to reduce the impact of shipping on the seas. Plus, a Bay Area port joins a growing effort to prevent ship strikes.
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The Furious Tits, whose members are mostly queer, blend lyrics about climate chaos with irreverent humor and sexuality. The band is currently working on a climate-themed full-length album that they plan to release in early 2026.
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The queer punk band makes space for listeners to mosh out their anger and anxiety about our warming planet.
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Berkeley’s roadways don’t have the capacity for large-scale evacuation and, as a result, fleeing from the hills during a wildfire could take longer than four hours, according to a new study commissioned by the city.
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The study highlights the need for residents to have an evacuation plan and to leave early in case of emergency.
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A Bay Area representative wants to map rising groundwater, a hidden climate threat for the region that could flood infrastructure and spread pollution.
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A Bay Area representative wants to map rising groundwater, a hidden climate threat for the region that could flood infrastructure and spread pollution.
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SoCal Edison’s Liability From the Eaton Fire Threatens to Gobble Up State’s Safety Fund
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California lawmakers are crafting legislation to replenish the state’s wildfire fund in preparation.
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Wildfire Evacuation From Berkeley Hills Could Take Over 4 Hours, Study Finds
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The study highlights the need for residents to have an evacuation plan and to leave early in case of emergency.
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The Department of Defense has reversed a decision to stop sharing satellite weather data that hurricane forecasters rely on.
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About a month after announcing that it would stop sharing data that hurricane forecasters and scientists rely on, the Navy now says it will continue distributing it.
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Hospitalization can be especially challenging for families on Medicaid, which will suffer even greater cuts due to President Trump’s new spending bill.
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Hospitalization can be especially challenging for families on Medicaid, which will suffer even greater cuts due to President Trump’s new spending bill.
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A tsunami advisory remains in effect for the entire Bay Area coast and other coastal areas in California after a massive earthquake off the eastern coast of Russia.
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A tsunami advisory remains in effect for the entire Bay Area coast and other coastal areas in California after a massive earthquake off the eastern coast of Russia.
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Nestled in forests around the world, a gentle army of giant wooden trolls want to show humans how to live better without destroying the planet.
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Six giant troll creations by Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo are spreading an eco-friendly message at Filoli Gardens.
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Californians are most likely to name wildfires as the top environmental issue facing the state and are very concerned about the rising costs associated with climate change, according to a survey released this week.
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A new survey shows state residents believe climate change poses a personal and financial risk, and they want more action from the government — though cost is a concern.
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How to See the Perseid Meteor Shower in the Bay Area
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It’s that time of year again: One of the most popular summer shows will be lighting up the Bay Area night sky. Plus, Venus and Jupiter will pair up for a grand appearance during the peak of the...
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Our guide on how to prepare for a tsunami alert after the National Weather Service issued a Tsunami Watch for the California coast.
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Our guide on how to prepare for a tsunami alert after the National Weather Service issued a Tsunami Watch for the California coast.
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A Bay Area representative and other federal lawmakers mounted a push Tuesday for action on groundwater rise, which they warned will worsen flooding across the United States in the decades to come:
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A Bay Area representative wants to map rising groundwater, a hidden climate threat for the region that could flood infrastructure and spread pollution.
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There’s a big question on many Bay Area residents’ minds: When will the summer gloom end?
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The Bay Area’s unusually cool summer is expected to linger into August, making July 2025 one of the coldest in nearly 30 years.
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Lawmakers Push to Map Groundwater Before It Swamps America’s Infrastructure
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A Bay Area representative wants to map rising groundwater, a hidden climate threat for the region that could flood infrastructure and spread pollution.
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A movement is growing to bring small, portable, affordable solar to a balcony or backyard near you. But before you see them everywhere, advocates must break through significant barriers.
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A movement is growing to bring small, portable, affordable solar to a balcony or backyard near you. But before you see them everywhere, advocates must break through significant barriers.
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A scientific journal has retracted a controversial study that hinted at the possibility of a bizarre life form in the Sierra Nevada's Mono Lake.
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A scientific journal has retracted a controversial study that hinted at the possibility of a bizarre life form in the Sierra Nevada's Mono Lake.
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