Category: Climate Change Effects
Is Rising Heat Making It Harder for West Oakland to Breathe?
West Oakland has asthma rates 7x higher than the rest of California. As heat waves get more frequent, residents like longtime activist Ms. Margaret Gordon are sounding the alarm.
Nuevos proyectos costeros podrían añadir 168 acres de parques a la Bahía Este
Nuevos planes podrían transformar Golden Gate Fields y un terreno industrial de Oakland en parques que incorporarán medidas de resiliencia ante la prevista subida del nivel del mar.
El cambio climático hace que respirar en West Oakland sea cada vez más difícil
West Oakland tiene tasas de asma siete veces más altas que el resto de California. A medida que las olas de calor se intensifican, residentes como la activista Ms Margaret Gordon están prendiendo las alarmas.
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New Shoreline Projects Could Add 168 Acres of Parks to the East Bay
New plans could transform Golden Gate Fields and an Oakland industrial lot into public parks, with sea-level rise resilience built in.
Is Rising Heat Making It Harder for West Oakland to Breathe?
West Oakland has asthma rates 7x higher than the rest of California. As heat waves get more frequent, residents like longtime activist Ms. Margaret Gordon are sounding the alarm.
Nuevos proyectos costeros podrían añadir 168 acres de parques a la Bahía Este
Nuevos planes podrían transformar Golden Gate Fields y un terreno industrial de Oakland en parques que incorporarán medidas de resiliencia ante la prevista subida del nivel del mar.
El cambio climático hace que respirar en West Oakland sea cada vez más difícil
West Oakland tiene tasas de asma siete veces más altas que el resto de California. A medida que las olas de calor se intensifican, residentes como la activista Ms Margaret Gordon están prendiendo las alarmas.
Change Detection Made Easier with New Lidar Survey
A new high-resolution lidar dataset gives planners a powerful tool to track flooding, levees, and wetland changes across the estuary.
Is Placing Sediment in the Shallows to Feed Marshes Working?
After two years of monitoring, a project to place sediment in shallow water off Eden Landing appears to be boosting surrounding marshes.
Living Shorelines Test Run Reports Back
A landmark study reveals how oyster reefs and eelgrass can build habitat and fight sea level rise in San Francisco Bay — if scaled up fast enough.
Protecting Birds as Burlingame’s Iconic Trees Come Down
San Mateo County’s El Camino Real has long featured eucalyptus trees, but their roots are breaking up the road, and their bark is clogging drains.
The Race to Reinvent State Route 37
A sweeping plan to elevate SR 37 is underway, tackling chronic flooding, traffic congestion, and sea level rise while restoring Bay wetlands.
Plants Facilitate Transition to Higher Water
Save The Bay is restoring habitat transition zones with native plants to accommodate rising sea levels and support wildlife.
Hundreds Protest Proposed Cuts to San Francisco Environment Department
Mayor Daniel Lurie’s office has introduced sweeping budget cuts for the next fiscal year, including reduced support for climate action.
The Nuances of Tapping North Bay Sediment Supplies
How Adobe Creek and the Petaluma River can help three parcels, including a popular park, evolve into one resilient shore.