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The Bay Area Air Quality Management District recommends that Bay Area residents stay indoors with windows and doors closed if they see smoke in their immediate vicinity.
Pacific Northwest Wildfires May Worsen Air Quality in the Bay Area, Officials Warn | KQED
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District recommends that Bay Area residents stay indoors with windows and doors closed if they see smoke in their immediate vicinity.
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Changes to the state’s cap-and-invest program could leave billions of dollars less for housing, transit or high-speed rail — forcing lawmakers to make tough spending choices.
Inside the Fight for the Future of California’s Climate Dollars | KQED
Changes to the state’s cap-and-invest program could leave billions of dollars less for housing, transit or high-speed rail — forcing lawmakers to make tough spending choices.
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The state's largest utility is testing new technology to lower energy bills and improve reliability.
Could Smart Homes Make Electrification More Affordable for Californians? | KQED
The state's largest utility is testing new technology to lower energy bills and improve reliability.
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🎙️ON AIR: We're talking about California's ambitious goal of a 100% clean energy grid by 2045. ❓How are you participating in the switch to clean energy? 📻Listen: buff.ly/9977FZA
Flipping the Switch: What Will it Take for California to Meet Its 100% Green Energy Goal? | KQED
We’ll talk with state and local leaders about where we’re making real progress and where we’re falling short.
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As bat populations across California decline, driven largely by habitat loss, pesticides and predation, a Yolo County tour group tries to reshape public perception on the nocturnal neighbors.
Under a Sacramento Bridge, California's Largest Urban Bat Colony Takes Flight Every Night | KQED
As bat populations across California decline, driven largely by habitat loss, pesticides and predation, a Yolo County tour group tries to reshape public perception on the nocturnal neighbors.
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Triple-digit heat could bake inland Bay Area cities this weekend, while the coast stays cool under the marine layer.
Cool Coast, Hot Inland. Bay Area Heat This Weekend Will Depend on Where You Live | KQED
Triple-digit heat could bake inland Bay Area cities this weekend, while the coast stays cool under the marine layer.
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Last weekend, lifeguards in Santa Cruz rescued 34 people. Warm weather this weekend could push more people towards dangerous waves.
A Viral Santa Cruz Beach Rescue Previews What’s to Come, Officials Say | KQED
Last weekend, lifeguards in Santa Cruz rescued 34 people. Warm weather this weekend could push more people towards dangerous waves.
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The wildfire that forced evacuations in Tuolumne County on Sunday hasn’t grown since Monday afternoon, Cal Fire says, and is not threatening access to Yosemite.
Dove Fire Burns 224 Acres, 70 Miles West of Yosemite | KQED
The wildfire that forced evacuations in Tuolumne County on Sunday hasn’t grown since Monday afternoon, Cal Fire says, and is not threatening access to Yosemite.
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The U.S. Geological Survey’s California Water Center estimates 15% of the Central Valley’s groundwater storage capacity has been permanently lost because of subsidence. www.kqed.org/science/2001...
California Scientists Find Early Warning Sign of Irreversible Groundwater Damage | KQED
The U.S. Geological Survey’s California Water Center estimates 15% of the Central Valley’s groundwater storage capacity has been permanently lost because of subsidence.
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After a historic July heat spike, Bay Area residents can expect cooler skies and higher humidity before a return to warm, dry conditions this weekend.
Marine Layer Cools Bay Area After Record-High Temps, With Hotter Weekend Forecast | KQED
After a historic July heat spike, Bay Area residents can expect cooler skies and higher humidity before a return to warm, dry conditions this weekend.
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With more industry closures looming, labor leaders are urging lawmakers to expand the safety net that has helped more than 600 workers transition to new careers.
California’s Displaced Oil and Gas Workers’ Fund Is a Lifeline. Now Advocates Say It’s Time to Expand | KQED
With more industry closures looming, labor leaders are urging lawmakers to expand the safety net that has helped more than 600 workers transition to new careers.
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The U.S. Forest Service is determining whether utility work caused the 276-acre wildfire in Plumas National Forest.
Feds Investigate Whether PG&E Contract Work Sparked Twain Fire in Plumas County | KQED
The U.S. Forest Service is determining whether utility work caused the 276-acre wildfire in Plumas National Forest.
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UCSF scientists discovered that a protein found in bullfrogs protected mice from one of the world's deadliest natural poisons, which can accumulate in fish during harmful algae blooms.
The Antidote to Deadly Shellfish Poisoning May Be Inside a Frog | KQED
UCSF scientists discovered that a protein found in bullfrogs protected mice from one of the world's deadliest natural poisons, which can accumulate in fish during harmful algae blooms.
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Researchers at Elkhorn Slough are using hatcheries, habitat restoration and Indigenous stewardship to help bring back the state’s only native oyster and the ecosystem it supports.
This Tiny Oyster Once Thrived in California. Now, Scientists Are Bringing It Back | KQED
Researchers at Elkhorn Slough are using hatcheries, habitat restoration and Indigenous stewardship to help bring back the state’s only native oyster and the ecosystem it supports.
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Households across the Bay Area, including more than 2,000 customers in parts of Marin County could be affected, according to the utility.
PG&E Shutoffs Planned This Week for Thousands in Northern California Due to Fire Risk | KQED
Households across the Bay Area, including more than 2,000 customers in parts of Marin County could be affected, according to the utility.
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Fire weather concerns will remain high Tuesday afternoon through Thursday due to California’s dry summer landscape, gusty onshore winds and the potential for storms.
Bay Area Nears 100 Degrees, Under Heat Advisory as Wildfire Risk Spreads | KQED
Fire weather concerns will remain high Tuesday afternoon through Thursday due to California’s dry summer landscape, gusty onshore winds and the potential for storms.
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Cases of a stomach parasite that causes abdominal pain and severe diarrhea have been rising in other states. How worried should you be in California? www.kqed.org/news/1209079...
Cyclosporiasis and the Bay Area: What to Know About the ‘Explosive Diarrhea’ Parasite Surging in the US | KQED
Cases of a stomach parasite that causes abdominal pain and severe diarrhea have been rising in other states. How worried should you be in California?
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One Los Angeles contractor found a planet-friendly solution to a problem many California mobile home park residents face: dangerous heat and unaffordable cooling.
Tackling Affordability and Extreme Heat in LA’s Mobile Home Parks | KQED
One Los Angeles contractor found a planet-friendly solution to a problem many California mobile home park residents face: dangerous heat and unaffordable cooling.
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As states with abortion bans target California physicians who prescribe abortion pills across state lines, Democrats want to lock in protections for doctors, no matter who the next governor is.
California Lawmakers Look to Make Abortion Shield Laws Less Dependent on Who's Governor | KQED
As states with abortion bans target California physicians who prescribe abortion pills across state lines, Democrats want to lock in protections for doctors, no matter who the next governor is.
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City leaders argued that public ownership would lower costs, but the utility company has repeatedly disputed the plan, saying a takeover would increase rates.
San Francisco Inches Closer to PG&E Acquisition | KQED
City leaders argued that public ownership would lower costs, but the utility company has repeatedly disputed the plan, saying a takeover would increase rates.
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Sea otters and beavers are their top choices for reintroduction after 10 out of 12 Point Reyes ranches officially shuttered operations.
Environmental Group Wants to Reintroduce Beavers, Sea Otters to Point Reyes | KQED
Sea otters and beavers are their top choices for reintroduction after 10 out of 12 Point Reyes ranches officially shuttered operations.
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A proposed tax bill could raise premiums on privately insured Californians, and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. takes aim at medical journals.
Newsom's Medi-Cal Backfill Plan and the White House's Grip on Science Funding | KQED
A proposed tax bill could raise premiums on privately insured Californians, and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. takes aim at medical journals.
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Warm weather and dry thunderstorms could increase Northern California’s fire risk.
Is a Monsoon Headed to the Bay Area? Here’s What Forecasters Say | KQED
Warm weather and dry thunderstorms could increase Northern California’s fire risk.
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Sexual freedom is booming in San Francisco with the city’s broad offering of Doxy PEP. But doctors worry this approach may risk making these drugs less effective in the future.
San Francisco Celebrates Morning-After Pill for STIs. Other Countries Warn of Antibiotic Resistance | KQED
Sexual freedom is booming in San Francisco with the city’s broad offering of Doxy PEP. But doctors worry this approach may risk making these drugs less effective in the future.
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Pacifica surfers hope that an artificial reef could slow waves, widen beaches, fight erosion and create an epic surf spot.
As Waves Pound Pacifica, Surfers Pitch a Reef to Defend the Shore | KQED
Pacifica surfers hope that an artificial reef could slow waves, widen beaches, fight erosion and create an epic surf spot.
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Radioactive material found at the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard is fueling fresh concerns about redevelopment and community health.
‘Toxic Land’: Protest Targets SF Housing Plans at Contaminated Hunters Point Naval Shipyard | KQED
Radioactive material found at the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard is fueling fresh concerns about redevelopment and community health.
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A new federal review threatens California's power to protect its coastline from oil and gas exploration.
Trump Administration Takes Aim at California Coastal Protections | KQED
A new federal review threatens California's power to protect its coastline from oil and gas exploration.
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California is trying something no state has done before: requiring producers to dramatically reduce plastic packaging, recycle more and take responsibility for the waste they create.
California Launches Sweeping Rules Aimed at Cutting Plastic Packaging Waste | KQED
California is trying something no state has done before: requiring producers to dramatically reduce plastic packaging, recycle more and take responsibility for the waste they create.
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Bay Area renters are getting creative about swapping their gas appliances for electric ones, like heat pumps, solar panels and induction stoves.
These Bay Area Renters Are Cutting Fossil Fuels From Their Homes and Commutes | KQED
Bay Area renters are getting creative about swapping their gas appliances for electric ones, like heat pumps, solar panels and induction stoves.
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“Climate technology” — innovations that address the climate crisis — is exploding. Here’s how you can take advantage of the gadgets to improve your indoor air quality and lower your carbon emissions.
Hot Rugs, Heat Pumps and Induction Cooktops: How Renters Can Go Electric | KQED
“Climate technology” — innovations that address the climate crisis — is exploding. Here’s how you can take advantage of the gadgets to improve your indoor air quality and lower your carbon emissions.
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