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Environment
fromFast Company
22 hours ago

Microsoft hit pause on carbon removal purchases. Now what?

Microsoft's potential pause on carbon removal purchases has significant implications for the carbon removal industry.
#tesla
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
16 hours ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Elon's admission | TechCrunch

Tesla owners will need hardware upgrades for future Full Self-Driving software, requiring microfactories to service millions of vehicles.
Cars
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Tesla is giving away one year free Supercharging with Model 3 Premium and Performance purchases

Tesla offers one year of free Supercharging for new Model 3 Premium or Performance purchases in North America, but conditions apply.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
15 hours ago

Tesla launches solution to end Supercharger fights once and for all

Tesla introduces a Virtual Queue for Superchargers to eliminate confusion and conflicts over charging order at congested locations.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
17 hours ago

Tesla offers awesome Free Supercharging incentive on an unexpected vehicle

Tesla FSD v14.3.2 introduces improvements in Smart Summon and parking performance, but still faces challenges with signage and navigation.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Day Around the Bay: Tesla Signs New Leases In Fremont, San Jose

Tesla has leased properties in Fremont and San Jose for electric vehicle prep and delivery.
Silicon Valley
fromTESLARATI
5 days ago

Tesla Robotaxi-only Superchargers are starting to appear

Tesla is building Robotaxi-only Superchargers as part of its integrated autonomy platform for self-driving vehicles.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
16 hours ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Elon's admission | TechCrunch

Tesla owners will need hardware upgrades for future Full Self-Driving software, requiring microfactories to service millions of vehicles.
Cars
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Tesla is giving away one year free Supercharging with Model 3 Premium and Performance purchases

Tesla offers one year of free Supercharging for new Model 3 Premium or Performance purchases in North America, but conditions apply.
Renovation
fromThesanjoseblog
17 hours ago

San Jose Breaks Ground on First Type 1A Fire-Resistant ADU

Builtech Construction's new ADU in San Jose sets a benchmark for fire safety using advanced Insulated Concrete Form technology.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

The climate tech IPO window could finally be cracking open | TechCrunch

Public markets are increasingly receptive to climate tech startups, with recent IPOs from X-energy and Fervo signaling a shift in investor sentiment.
fromwww.thesanjoseblog.com
3 days ago

Throne Smart Restroom in Arena Green West Near SAP Center

The Throne unit arrived in Guadalupe River Park directly across from SAP Center and delivered a clean, efficient experience for park visitors and event crowds.
Roam Research
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Bayview Buzz: Much-loved neighborhood shuttle with live another day

The Bayview Community Shuttle will continue operating for two more years due to secured funding, benefiting residents with improved transit access.
fromPortland Mercury
2 days ago

Portland Moves To Shake Up Transportation Funding With New Utility Fee - Portland Mercury

"Over the last year, our committee set out to learn about asset management and the state of one of our most important assets, which is our streets and our roads. We learned that our streets are riddled with potholes, and many of the streets are failing. The condition has worsened over the last five years. We learned that if we do not act now to address the degradation of our streets, it will continue to worsen."
Portland
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Nuclear startup X-energy raises $1B in data center-driven IPO | TechCrunch

X-energy raised $1 billion in its IPO, selling shares at $23 each, and is developing small modular reactors for electricity and industrial heat.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Just Approved: Patience, timing, and strategy: A dream realized against the odds

A determined buyer successfully navigated the CalHFA Dream program to secure a home with minimal out-of-pocket costs.
SF food
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 days ago

From Mocktail to Mission: Drinking to a Greener San Francisco - San Francisco Bay Times

April is Earth Month, highlighting businesses like Mission Rock Resort that prioritize sustainability year-round and are certified by the San Francisco Green Business Program.
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

The housing trend reinventing the California suburbs

Megan Keithly's experience reflects a growing trend where new homeowners prioritize living near working farms, engaging in activities like making homemade diaper cream from local ingredients.
Agriculture
California
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

$2.5 million bridge over Highway 101 planned in Northern California

$2.5 million in federal funds will be used to design and build a pedestrian bridge over Highway 101 on tribal lands in California.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
3 days ago

How NYC Is Scaling Its Climate Agenda

New York City is expanding climate investments in public housing while green infrastructure projects remain unfinished and concentrated in Brooklyn.
fromThesanjoseblog
3 days ago

Arena Green Park Receives Major Makeover Next to SAP Center

The city directed $1.1 million into the project while the San Jose Sharks contributed $200,000 to help activate this key green space and strengthen connections across downtown neighborhoods.
San Jose Sharks
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
3 days ago

NYC Rooftops Redefined: The Future of Urban Solar

Rooftop solar systems in New York City are uniquely designed to fit diverse architectural styles and historical requirements.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

QuantumScape Jumps 14%: Pre-Earnings Excitement Collides With Revenue Skepticism

QuantumScape shares rose 14% amid pre-earnings speculation, despite being down 21% year-to-date.
fromSnowBrains
3 days ago

Former Aspen, CO, Employees Are Burning Fossil Fuels In The Name Of Sustainability - SnowBrains

Methane is a much more powerful greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide, and has contributed as much as 30% of the current warming of the planet.
Snowboarding
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

California's rail systems need more riders. High gas prices could be fueling a new surge

California's gas prices have risen 30% since the start of the year, with the average price for regular gas in Los Angeles-Long Beach jumping from $4.67 in February to $5.93 in March. In San Francisco, the average increased from $4.83 to $5.99 during the same period.
Europe news
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Fairway or driveway? The furious debate over building houses on golf courses

Protesters oppose a housing development on Enderby Golf Course, emphasizing the need to preserve green spaces and affordable housing.
#earth-day
Education
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

San Francisco school cleans up for Earth Day with inspiration from Pixar film 'Hoppers'

Disney collaborates with Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots to engage children in environmental conservation through a school cleanup inspired by the film 'Hoppers'.
Education
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

San Francisco school cleans up for Earth Day with inspiration from Pixar film 'Hoppers'

Disney collaborates with Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots to engage children in environmental conservation through a school cleanup inspired by the film 'Hoppers'.
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

How California's Kids Are Taking On Big Oil

At his home in Pasadena, high schooler Atticus Jackson frantically shoved his belongings into his car as the sky turned a deep orange. A few hundred feet away, the fire climbed up the mountain and a cloud of red and gray smoke obscured the view.
Fundraising
East Bay food
fromMission Local
5 days ago

Richmond Buzz: Openings, closings, and composting

Richmond Buzz expands with dedicated webpage and highlights local events including Balboa Theater's 100th anniversary and upcoming music shows.
fromRemodelista
4 days ago

Meanwhile, On Gardenista: The Messy Garden - Remodelista

The perk of a lush garden? Hidden spots to tuck a table.
London food
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Blue Energy raises $380M to build grid-scale nuclear reactors in shipyards | TechCrunch

"The nuclear power technology that is most common - light water reactors - was originally invented for nuclear submarines. There has actually always been a history of basically pre-fabbing it and looking at it in a shipyard context."
Science
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Exclusive: Redwood Materials lays off 10% in restructuring to chase energy storage business | TechCrunch

Redwood Materials laid off 135 employees to restructure for its growing energy storage business.
Mental health
fromMail Online
11 years ago

The invention that provides Pacific sunshine in Britain

Real Sunlight clinics offer artificial sunshine to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder, which affects 2 million Britons, especially women.
#california
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

California judge rebukes Trump-backed plan that bypasses state authority in oil pipeline restart

A California judge ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to restart oil pipelines, affirming state regulations over federal orders.
Environment
fromKqed
5 days ago

California Is Transitioning From Fossil Fuels to Electric Power. It's Going to Get Messy | KQED

California faces high electricity costs but is making significant progress in transitioning to renewable energy sources.
Environment
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

California just hit an inflection point for batteries

California's battery storage reached 12.3 gigawatts, providing 43% of grid demand, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering energy costs.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

California judge rebukes Trump-backed plan that bypasses state authority in oil pipeline restart

A California judge ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to restart oil pipelines, affirming state regulations over federal orders.
Environment
fromKqed
5 days ago

California Is Transitioning From Fossil Fuels to Electric Power. It's Going to Get Messy | KQED

California faces high electricity costs but is making significant progress in transitioning to renewable energy sources.
Environment
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

California just hit an inflection point for batteries

California's battery storage reached 12.3 gigawatts, providing 43% of grid demand, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering energy costs.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

California's wildlife bridge became a target for the right. Now it's eyeing the finish line

The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in California will open on December 2, providing safe passage for wildlife despite facing criticism and delays.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

California court curbs Coastal Commission on building permits

California Supreme Court ruled against the Coastal Commission's denial of building permits, reinforcing local authority in housing development decisions.
Mission District
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

A $40-million project will clean MacArthur Lake. Will it help fix the park?

A $40-million stormwater project at MacArthur Park aims to clean 9 million gallons of water annually and improve the park's appeal.
NYC startup
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Allbirds is dumping its environmental mission as it pivots to AI

Allbirds is pivoting from sustainable footwear to AI infrastructure, abandoning its environmental focus and rebranding as NewBird AI.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Explore SF's Wastewater Cleaning Process: Free Tours (May-Oct)

Free tours of the Southeast Wastewater Treatment Plant are available from May to October.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough

"A stellarator is a thing that is objectively very difficult to design, objectively very difficult to build, but if it works, it can control the burning hot plasma better than a tokamak."
Science
DevOps
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Oracle taps Bloom for fuel cells to support datacenter binge

Bloom Energy expands its partnership with Oracle to provide 2.8 GW of fuel cell systems for US datacenter buildout plans.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Water Line Rupture Leads to Flooding Inside Treasure Island Tunnel on Bay Bridge

A water main break caused flooding and temporary lane closures on the eastbound Bay Bridge inside the Treasure Island Tunnel.
Design
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

Light Structures, Heavy Footprints? The Environmental Paradox of Lightweight Materials

Richard Serra's sculptures create a sense of lightness through the organization of mass, transforming weight into dynamic spatial experiences.
#plug-power
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Plug Power Jumps 10% on Contract Win and Investor Outreach as Hydrogen Comeback Continues

Plug Power's stock surged 10% due to a contract win, improved revenue, and efforts to rebuild investor confidence.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Plug Power Advances 4% on Biggest Electrolyzer Project Yet and Clear Path to Profitability

Plug Power's stock rises 4% following a major electrolyzer contract for a green hydrogen project in Canada.
Renovation
fromFast Company
6 days ago

How a Rhode Island apartment building for seniors installed 277 heat pumps in just 12 days

Carroll Tower retrofitted with 277 heat pumps, reducing energy costs and emissions significantly.
Fundraising
fromwww.7x7.com
6 days ago

13 Bay Area Clean Beauty Brands to Give Your Routine a Sustainability Makeover This Earth Day

95% of discarded beauty packaging ends up in landfills or oceans, with only 9% being recycled.
Environment
fromFortune
2 days ago

Data centers are finding a surprising way to deploy batteries | Fortune

Data centers are increasingly pairing batteries with fossil fuels to ensure reliable power for AI operations.
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

There's a Glaring Safety Problem With Nuclear Energy Startups

The United States is perhaps the most privatized nuclear energy system in the world, with reactors largely in the hands of the private sector, unlike state-run systems in other countries.
World news
Mission District
fromsf.streetsblog.org
4 days ago

Advocates Celebrate Milestone in Signature Gathering for Transit Funding Measures - Streetsblog San Francisco

Transit advocates have gathered over 46,300 signatures for funding measures, but still need more to qualify for the November ballot.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Exclusive: This energy startup's bet on 100-year-old grid tech is paying off | TechCrunch

"We were considering multiple forms of capital when we started. It just felt like the opportunity is so large that venture capital gives us the opportunity to take those risks upfront and have the possibility to generate an outsized return."
Venture
Environment
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Apple, Amazon join push for looser greenhouse emissions reporting

The Greenhouse Gas Protocol is considering stricter emissions reporting rules, facing pushback from major tech companies advocating for optional guidelines.
Mission District
fromKqed
4 days ago

California Escalates Pressure on Half Moon Bay to Approve Farmworker Housing | KQED

Half Moon Bay faces pressure to approve a delayed affordable housing project for farmworkers after a mass shooting incident.
Environment
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
3 days ago

Caltrans and MTC to Hold Greenwashing Panel for North Bay Freeway Widening - Streetsblog San Francisco

The planned $500 million widening of SR 37 is criticized as environmentally harmful and misleadingly labeled as a resilience project.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Earth Day gift: Congestion pricing tolls to help fund truck fleet makeover in NYC

Congestion pricing tolls will fund the replacement of older diesel trucks with cleaner vehicles in NYC, improving air quality and reducing emissions.
fromEast Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda
5 days ago

From totally harsh to thriving marsh

The transformation of Pacheco Marsh from a scarred dumping ground into a pristine wetland represents a significant achievement in environmental restoration, showcasing the potential for nature to reclaim industrial sites.
Mission District
San Francisco Giants
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

The Sacramento Athletics Are A Wind Farm | Defector

The West Sacramento Athletics are the last winless team in baseball, struggling significantly with contact and strikeouts.
Mission District
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
6 days ago

Eyes on the Street: Alameda Improves Access to Cross-Alameda Trail - Streetsblog San Francisco

New ramps in Alameda will enhance access for cyclists and pedestrians between Jean Sweeney Open Space Park and the Wood Street neighborhood.
Environment
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Plug-in solar is coming. Here's how much you could save on electric bills

Plug-in solar panels offer a DIY solution to reduce electric bills, especially for renters and homeowners without traditional roof access.
fromElite Traveler
6 days ago

Meet Zero: The Renewable Superyacht With a World-First Power System

Zero eliminates diesel engines entirely, replacing them with an all-electric power and propulsion system with a DC grid at its core, and photovoltaic-thermal panels that capture the light and heat of solar energy.
Alternative transportation
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

California's newest solar project isn't powering homes. It's powering your water

The Pastoria Solar Project will power the Edmonston Pumping Plant, aiding California's goal to decarbonize by 2035.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
6 days ago

'Best Bikeshare in America': An Unexpected Community Launches Free, All-Electric Micromobility For Residents - Streetsblog USA

Heartland Bikeshare in Omaha offers free unlimited 60-minute rides for residents, promoting biking and challenging other communities to enhance their micromobility initiatives.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Palisades reservoir that was empty during fire is dry again. Residents aren't happy about it

The Santa Ynez Reservoir is dry again, raising concerns about water availability for firefighting amid a $19.5-million cover replacement project.
Environment
fromEarth911
4 days ago

Most Americans Are Worried About the Environment. Is Congress?

More Americans believe the environment is in poor condition and want increased government action to address environmental issues.
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
1 month ago

For This Bay Area Island City, Water Is Coming From All Sides | KQED

Alameda is developing an adaptation plan to address sea-level rise by 2028, incorporating various solutions including nature-based strategies.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Clean energy generation exceeded rise in global electricity demand in 2025

Aditya Lolla, managing director of Ember, stated: 'We have firmly entered the era of clean growth. Clean energy is now scaling fast enough to absorb rising global electricity demand, keeping fossil generation flat before its inevitable decline.'
Environment
Environment
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

The fossil fuel illusion, and New York's chance to move beyond it

Dependence on fossil fuels makes nations vulnerable; transitioning to renewable energy is essential for economic and political stability.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Inside California's audacious bid to build the world's deepest floating wind farm

Humboldt Bay is set to become a hub for floating offshore wind energy, crucial for California's carbon neutrality goals by 2045.
Environment
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Data centers are destroying states' clean energy dreams | Fortune

Nevada's utility may struggle to meet clean energy targets due to surging electricity demand from data centers, likely relying on fossil fuels.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

Zero-emission buses grow by 16% in the United States. Hydrogen sees strong momentum: +49%. The CALSTART report

Zero-emission buses in the United States reached 8,116 units in 2025, a 16% increase from 2024, with projections exceeding 15,000 by 2030.
#home-electrification
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