Category: Policy
Climate Issues On Your Ballot This Fall
Voters have a chance to approve more than $13 billion in resilient and transportation infrastructure funding for the Bay Area and the state this midterm election.
The Sleepy Midterm Race with the Biggest Influence on Climate Policy
Typically an undercovered downballot race in the past, the election of California’s next insurance commissioner could reshape the state’s fire and flood coverage.
The End is Coming for California’s Untouchable Grass
The law, which applies to grass that isn’t used for recreational purposes, could cut urban water use across California by more than 20% says Oakland thinktank.
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A Wasted Opportunity
Too many of this year’s crop of Democratic candidates are squandering the opportunity to connect the affordability crisis to the climate crisis.
Climate Issues On Your Ballot This Fall
Voters have a chance to approve more than $13 billion in resilient and transportation infrastructure funding for the Bay Area and the state this midterm election.
The Sleepy Midterm Race with the Biggest Influence on Climate Policy
Typically an undercovered downballot race in the past, the election of California’s next insurance commissioner could reshape the state’s fire and flood coverage.
The End is Coming for California’s Untouchable Grass
The law, which applies to grass that isn’t used for recreational purposes, could cut urban water use across California by more than 20% says Oakland thinktank.
Feds Meddling With Protections For California Coast
NOAA is reviewing California’s Coastal Management Program in a renewed push for offshore oil and gas drilling.
The Climate Questions Facing Bay Area Voters This Spring
Important details about votes on transit funding, open space preservation, wildfire prevention, and earthquake prep this Election Day.
A New Tax to Maintain Green Spaces Around Santa Clara?
If passed, Measure D would would raise $17 million annually for the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority.
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.
Reforming Rules to Speed Adaptation
Bay Conservation and Development Commission to vote early this year on amendments designed to expedite approval of climate projects.
Newark Needs Housing, But Could Shoreline Serve A Higher Purpose?
The Bay Area needs more affordable housing, but would 196-homes or a buffer against sea level serve local needs better in the years ahead?
CEQA Reforms: Boon or Brake for Adaptation?
California Environmental Quality Act updates may open up more housing, but some are sounding alarms about bypassed environmental regulations.
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.