Some people are more affected by wildfires than others
Racial and Ethnic Minorities are More Vulnerable to Wildfires
November 6, 2018 •
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Will It Ever Rain Again? The Models Say “Whoa”
November 1, 2018 •
The emotional toll of drought and climate anxiety, as expressed in animated GIFs on a weather discussion blog.
Do Sunsets Get Better in the Fall?
October 30, 2018 •
It’s not smog or smoke making the sky more colorful.
What’s In a Scientific Name? A Story.
October 26, 2018 •
Scientific names can be a pain. But they’re a way to see the world around us with greater clarity.
Cleaning Up Toxic Sites Shouldn’t Clear Out the Neighbors
October 24, 2018 •
UC Santa Cruz Sociologist Lindsey Dillon says cleanup shouldn’t mean displacement.
Here’s Something You’ll Rarely Ever See: Hidden Camera Captures Turkey Vultures Courting
October 19, 2018 •
Turkey vultures mate for life. Just like swans.
Where Are there Bats in the Bay Area?
October 16, 2018 •
Q: Is there a good place in the Bay Area to see bats? What kind of bats live here? Because of myth and superstition, bats are often feared and severely underappreciated. October happens to be Bat Appreciation Month, so it’s a great time … Read more
Why I’m Starting a Community College Natural History Program in 2018
October 14, 2018 •
What’s the value of dusty old natural history in the modern world? More than you might think, says Brad Balukjian.
A Geologist Argues Against “Time Denial”
October 12, 2018 •
In her new book Timefulness, geologist Marcia Bjornerud tries to change the culture of right now.
Solving the West’s Wildfire Problem Means Solving Human Problems
October 7, 2018 •
There’s room for Native ecological practices in California’s fire management, Chuck Striplen writes — but we have work to do first.