The California Phenology Project’s citizen scientists are studying changes in plant life cycles to better understand local climate change impacts.
The Phenology Project
April 1, 2013 •
Climate Change
Climate change is dramatically altering the San Francisco Bay Area's ecosystems and raising profound questions among conservationists about how to help species best adapt to new conditions.
How can math help solve the climate puzzle?
February 28, 2013 •
Mathematicians are jumping in to help sort out the underlying equations that make up the Earth’s complex, and rapidly changing climate system.
Rallying on climate change this Sunday
February 15, 2013 •
While Bay Area conservation leaders have been getting arrested in Washington, DC, demanding action on climate change, a local “Forward on Climate Change” rally is planned for Sunday, February 17.
Making the Most of Mud
February 1, 2013 •
San Francisco Bay has been clearing up, but that’s not necessarily a good thing for marshes in an age of sea level rise. Those marshes need mud so they can keep up with rising tides.
‘Bouillabaisse of life’ in San Francisco Bay
January 7, 2013 •
Paddle the San Francisco Bay with Paul McHugh, a journalist and columnist who’s been covering the environment for more than 30 years. VIDEO.
Wetlands preserve way of life in South Bay town
December 19, 2012 •
On the southern end of the San Francisco Bay, the Mexican-American community in the tiny hamlet of Alviso is realizing that wetlands may be needed to keep the sea at bay. VIDEO
Foster City’s developer faces sea level rise
December 12, 2012 •
Meet the Fosters, the family who build Foster City out of former wetlands on the San Francisco Bay. They and their neighbors now face the difficult scenario of sea level rise. VIDEO.
Where retreat is not an answer
December 5, 2012 •
Some farmers stake their livelihood on faith that the levees holding back rising seas will hold strong. VIDEO.
Levees or wetlands? Planning for sea level rise
November 19, 2012 •
The Bay Area has important choices to make about how it will adapt to the reality of sea level rise. VIDEO.
Rising seas reclaiming San Francisco’s waterfront
November 12, 2012 •
Climate disruption is causing higher tides and storm surges. The result: more and more flooding for cities like San Francisco.