The Light and Dark of Bioluminescence in the San Francisco Bay Area
Paddling amid the sparkling blue glow of dinoflagellates
Climate Change
EPA Touts $82M for SF Bay Water Grants, While Trump Administration Proposes Scuttling the Program
But Congress funds the program directly, so Congress will have the final say.
Talking El Niño with Daniel Swain
"This will profoundly affect California."
A ‘Super’ El Niño Is Here. What Does It Mean for the Bay Area?
Experts are bracing for big storm surges and king tides, flooding, and a host of impacts on wildlife and ecosystems. But more rainfall isn’t guaranteed, actually.
Could Avocados Be A Transformational Fruit for the Bay Region?
It may be avocado season in the Bay.
When Summer Heat Arrives in March
In an unprecedented heat wave, we check in on the newts, the bears, the mussels, and all those flowers that just woke up for spring.
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.
She’s 19, and She’s Already Sued the Federal Government Twice
“It's a lot of pressure to put on young people to have to sue their government for the right to a livable planet,” says Maya Williams.
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.
