It is crucial to understand the role winds play in California fires.
How Fierce Fall and Winter Winds Help Fuel California Fires
November 16, 2018 •
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Humpback Whales Feed in San Francisco Bay Through November
November 13, 2018 •
A humpback whale surfaces underneath the Golden Gate Bridge on Nov. 9, 2018. To learn more about Bay whale, dolphin and porpoise sightings visit the Golden Gate Cetacean Watch on Facebook. (Photo by Bill Keener, Golden Gate Cetacean Research) No … Read more
Where are the Best Bay Area Birdwatching Spots for Fall and Winter?
November 13, 2018 •
A reader asks about spotting fall and winter birds.
Human Noise Bothers Outdoor Visitors. What About Wildlife?
November 7, 2018 •
A sensory ecologist explains what we know and what we don’t about human noise in the outdoors.
Racial and Ethnic Minorities are More Vulnerable to Wildfires
November 6, 2018 •
Some people are more affected by wildfires than others
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.