Category: Extremes
The Race Against Runoff
San Francisco redesigns drains, parks, permeable pavements and buildings to keep stormwater out of the Bay and build flood resilience.
Reforesting a Fiery, Warming World
To survive climate change, California forests need more than re-planting — they need seedlings matched to tomorrow’s conditions.
Insurance Innovations Reward Communities Trying to Reduce Climate Risk
Fires and floods are scaring insurance companies away from disaster zones, but communities are doing their part to improve outcomes.
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East Bay Kids Fight Extreme Heat in their Schoolyards
Many California schools are ill-equipped to tackle heat, with many campuses lacking sufficient tree coverage. These students are fighting to change that.
The Race Against Runoff
San Francisco redesigns drains, parks, permeable pavements and buildings to keep stormwater out of the Bay and build flood resilience.
Reforesting a Fiery, Warming World
To survive climate change, California forests need more than re-planting — they need seedlings matched to tomorrow’s conditions.
Insurance Innovations Reward Communities Trying to Reduce Climate Risk
Fires and floods are scaring insurance companies away from disaster zones, but communities are doing their part to improve outcomes.
How Two Rivers Could Rescue Sinking Beaches and Marshes
As new research hones in on the importance of sediment transfer, two rivers may hold the key to rescuing beaches and wetlands in Santa Cruz and the Bay Area.
One Man’s Five-Fire Learning Curve
Since Steve Rasmussen and his wife bought a Napa vineyard in 2015 they’ve weathered five fires, and learned how the county and the community respond when disaster strikes.
A Living Shoreline, Built One Oyster at a Time
Can the humble Olympia oyster stabilize shorelines and fight rising seas across the West Coast? With a little help from human engineering, there’s a good chance.
Slow Progress on Shade For California’s Hottest Desert Towns
Coachella Valley communities face record temperatures with little shade. Policy changes lag as local groups push for heat equity.
In Uncertain Times, the Port of Oakland Goes Electric
A $322M grant powers Oakland’s port electrification — cleaning air, cutting emissions, and investing in community justice.
Staying Wise About Fire – 5 Years Post-CZU
As insurance companies pull out and wildfire seasons intensify, Santa Cruz County residents navigate the complexities of staying fire-ready.
Pajaro Residents Weigh In on How to Use Climate Funds
At the Climate of Hope Fair in Pajaro Valley, locals shared ideas on climate funding priorities, from park access to farmworker safety. Learn how the community is guiding climate resilience efforts with the nonprofit Regeneración Pajaro Valley.
The North Monterey County Climate Disaster that Wasn’t
Though the long-sidelined community of Pajaro is finally getting support to stop future flooding, will it be enough? Climate change is not the only culprit.