Could Oil Derricks Come To Mount Diablo?
BLM wants to open up areas for drilling near beloved Bay Area parks and wild spaces. We break down how likely that is.
Conservation
A Hunger for Answers on California Forever’s Environmental Impacts
The proposed new Solano city will need an environmental impact report. We reviewed all 616 pages of public comments on what that report should include
After Elephant Seal Deaths, the Race Is On for Bird Flu Investigators
A big question now is whether the virus will spread between seals.
Environmental Groups Sue to Save Bedrock Federal Climate Policy
The Trump administration is retreating from climate action, big time. Bay Area advocates are getting in the fray. More lawsuits are sure to come.
EPA Rescinds 2009 Endangerment Finding
The move clears the way for Trump to shred more US climate rules—but serious court challenges await.
One Way to Celebrate Black History Month: Go for a Hike
What does nature mean for Black community? Our photography fellow kicks off a new project.
The Endangered Endangered Species Act
How five proposed Trump Administration changes threaten protections for struggling species in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Winter 2026 Stewardship Opportunities: Out and About
From escorting newts to counting waterbirds, there are plenty of ways to help local nature this winter.
