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Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
8 hours 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.
Fundraising
fromwww.7x7.com
6 hours 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.
California
fromKqed
1 hour ago

Bay Area Weather Turns the Corner With More Late Spring Rain | KQED

A storm is expected to increase Sierra Nevada snowpack, but drought concerns persist despite good reservoir conditions.
#san-francisco
fromsfist.com
2 days ago
Mission District

Eight Years Later, the First of Those Fancy New Trash Cans Arrive on SF Streets

Mission District
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Eight Years Later, the First of Those Fancy New Trash Cans Arrive on SF Streets

Custom-made rubbish bins have finally been installed in San Francisco after a lengthy selection and design process that began in 2018.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Hazardous empty San Francisco tree wells finally filled in after years of complaints

Public Works has repaired the dangerous sidewalk on Davis Street, providing a smooth and safe path for pedestrians.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

San Francisco proposes major water, sewer rate increases by summer to upgrade infrastructure

San Francisco residents may face a 23% increase in water and sewer bills to fund infrastructure upgrades.
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

Classrooms are getting too hot. OUSD finally has a plan to cool them

The overall facilities approach to shift towards more active cooling is going to take a significant amount of time and a significant amount of dollars.
Education
New York City
fromBronx Times
2 days ago

Two Bronx districts tapped for major NYC trash bin expansion - Bronx Times

Mayor Mamdani announced a trash containerization program expansion in the Bronx, aiming for citywide implementation by 2031.
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

Temescal residents describe waking up to the 'whooshing' sound of a gas leak

PG&E confirmed that a gas leak had occurred near that location. A spokesperson, Tamar Sarkissian, told us that a PG&E crew was on-site by 11:15 p.m. the night of April 9 and after working for about two hours, stopped the flow of gas as 'safely and as quickly as possible' - by 1:32 a.m. Friday morning.
East Bay (California)
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
4 days ago

Commentary: Is a Transporter Bridge the 100-Year-Old Solution for the Estuary Crossing We've all been Looking for? - Streetsblog San Francisco

A transporter bridge could provide a cost-effective solution for pedestrian and cyclist access between Western Alameda and Jack London Square.
Science
fromKqed
5 days ago

Pleasanton Innovation Fair Brings Robots, Drones, Electric Buses and More This Weekend | KQED

The Tri-Valley Innovation Fair showcases science and technology through interactive exhibits and hands-on experiments for families and young people.
fromTechCrunch
5 days 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
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
6 days ago

Earth Day 2026 Volunteering with East Bay Regional Parks

Earth Day on April 25, 2026, invites volunteers to participate in meaningful projects across East Bay Parks.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

The world ditched wasteful toilets, the US stayed behind

Toilet flushing methods in the US and Europe differ significantly, impacting water conservation efforts amid increasing water scarcity concerns.
East Bay real estate
fromThe Oaklandside
5 days ago

Vision I-980: architects and engineers compete to design the future of the highway

Architecture and engineering firms must submit proposals for the Vision I-980 project, focusing on redesigning the I-980 highway.
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Long-awaited trashcans hit S.F. streets, a Tenderloroadway mural, and more

New initiatives in the Tenderloin include custom trash bins and a mural funded by a beautification grant.
Environment
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Man at City Council Meeting Makes Devastating Case Against Proposed Local Data Center

Growing public anger over data centers' environmental impact and resource consumption is prompting calls for moratoriums on new constructions.
California
fromCalifornia Post
4 days ago

San Diego official demands Gavin Newsom clean up heinous river stench, sewage coming from Tijuana: 'It feels like hell'

Tijuana River pollution causes severe health issues in South Bay, prompting calls for a state of emergency from local officials.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
6 days ago

Caltrans and Alameda Officials Celebrate Launch of Nimitz Freeway Widening Project Through Oakland's Chinatown - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Oakland-Alameda Access Project aims to widen freeways, raising concerns about increased traffic and emissions in Chinatown.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Surge of underground leaks across San Ramon Valley possibly linked to earthquake swarm

Seismic activity in San Ramon Valley is linked to a surge in underground water leaks, prompting increased calls for leak detection services.
New York Islanders
fromCurbed
2 weeks ago

This Electric-Green Stream Is Actually a Good Thing

Clove Lakes Park in Staten Island faces odor issues linked to wastewater management, prompting investigations by environmental authorities.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

A gas that causes climate change is bubbling out of reservoirs

Reservoirs are a significant, unmonitored source of methane emissions in California, impacting climate goals and energy decisions.
San Francisco
fromThe Oaklandside
6 days ago

Not loving your commute? Try San Francisco Bay Ferry

Commuter numbers are increasing in San Francisco as workers return to offices, with ferry services adapting to meet rising demand.
#water-filters
Environment
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Half of US Homes Have PFAS in the Water. A Filtered Pitcher Can Help

Not all water filter pitchers effectively remove contaminants; some are better for PFAS and lead than others.
Environment
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Half of US Homes Have PFAS in the Water. A Filtered Pitcher Can Help

Not all water filter pitchers effectively remove contaminants; some are better for PFAS and lead than others.
New York City
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Reforms to 'wild west' private trash industry come to Manhattan's Chinatown

Manhattan's Chinatown will implement new trash reforms requiring businesses to use authorized waste companies by May 2024.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

East Bay Racetrack Golden Gate Fields Could Soon Be a New Public Waterfront Park | KQED

Golden Gate Fields may transform into a public park, linking over eight miles of East Bay shoreline.
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

Bay Area Brewery Pulls CO2 From the Air to Keep Beer Flowing | KQED

"It's actually critical that if you want technologies which can replace what we have, whether this is air capture or something else, that you get affordable."
Beer
San Francisco
fromArchDaily
1 week ago

The Embarcadero Freeway: Elevated Infrastructure and Urban Regeneration in San Francisco

Cities are demolishing elevated concrete freeways to create parks and enhance urban regeneration.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago

OUSD lead crisis: Almost all drinking water sources are now safe

Only two water fixtures remain out of service in Oakland schools due to lead contamination, following significant improvements in water safety measures.
Environment
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Mountain View fined $1.2M for sewage pollution in creek - San Jose Spotlight

Mountain View faces $1.2 million in penalties for violating federal law by allowing sewage to pollute Stevens Creek.
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
1 month ago

The Broken Sewer Line That Filled The Potomac River With Poop Has Been Repaired. What Happens Next? - Washingtonian

After 55 days of construction, which involved enough gravel to cover four football fields and enough fuel to power a dozen homes for a whole year, the pipe is once again funneling sewage from Fairfax and Loudoun Counties to the Blue Plains Advanced Water Treatment Plant in Southwest DC.
Washington DC
fromWIRED
1 month ago

A New Generation of Big Water Filters-Without the Plastic

Most water filter pitchers are made of BPA-free plastic. But as new research shows that bottled-water drinkers ingest tens of thousands of excess microplastic particles, wellness lovers have begun to look askance at water filters that are themselves made of plastic.
Beer
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
4 weeks 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.
#water-scarcity
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
World news

How much of the Gulf's water comes from desalination plants?

Gulf states produce 40 percent of world desalinated water through 400+ plants, making them critically dependent on desalination infrastructure vulnerable to military strikes in a water-scarce region.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

An answer to US drought conditions may be in the toilet

The United States faces severe water shortages exacerbated by climate change, leading to increased interest in wastewater recycling as a solution.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

An answer to US drought conditions may be in the toilet

The United States faces severe water shortages exacerbated by climate change, leading to increased interest in wastewater recycling as a solution.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Eyes on the Street Update: Alameda's Central Avenue Project Nears Completion - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Central Avenue project is expected to improve safety for all street users and to reduce vehicle delays. The project includes a road diet with two motor vehicle travel lanes, a two-way left-turn lane as a center lane, bikeways, three roundabouts, resurfacing, improved bus stops, enhanced pedestrian crossings and street trees/raingardens.
Alternative transportation
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

An answer to America's drought may be hiding in the toilet

The United States faces severe water shortages exacerbated by climate change, leading to increased interest in wastewater recycling as a solution.
San Francisco
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Form, Function, and Funding: The High-Tech Urbanism of San Francisco

San Francisco's technology economy has rapidly reshaped the city's built environment with architectural refinement but indifference to existing residents, creating a severe housing crisis and displacement of essential workers.
California
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

City talking about an 8% water rate increase

Palo Alto's water bills will increase 8% starting July due to rising Hetch Hetchy water costs from San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.
East Bay real estate
fromLocal News Matters
1 month ago

Bay Area's next 25 years: Remote work, sea level rise here to stay, planning forecast says - Local News Matters

Bay Area's 25-year plan projects persistent remote work, reduced office demand, increased autonomous vehicles, and two-foot sea-level rise requiring expanded transit, housing development, and downtown revitalization strategies.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Data center is first project to be supplied with power under historic PG&E agreement

San Jose's first PG&E-backed project delivers 20MW to Equinix, generating ~$2.5M annually and positioning the city as a growing data center hub.
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Making wastewater drinkable is a growing trend as water resources become more strained

Treated wastewater recycling for drinking water is becoming a viable solution in water-scarce regions, with Florida, Arizona, California, and Colorado now allowing direct potable reuse through regulated pilot programs.
Online marketing
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Why Chemical Balance is the Key to Crystal Clear Water - Social Media Explorer

Proper pool maintenance requires chemical balance of pH, alkalinity, and sanitizer levels to prevent bacteria and algae growth while protecting equipment.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Why farmers in California are backing a giant solar farm

A 200-square-mile solar farm in California's San Joaquin Valley would generate 21,000 megawatts of power, with farmers supporting the project as an alternative use for land lacking sufficient water for crop production.
Public health
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Will This Water Pitcher Filter PFAS? How to Check Certifications

Water filter demand surges due to PFAS contamination concerns, but NSF/ANSI certifications and independent third-party testing are essential for evaluating credible filter performance claims.
#sewage-spill
Education
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

From environmental hazard to an act of justice,' this East Bay school is beginning to rebuild

A complete rebuild of Stege Elementary will provide a state-of-the-art campus serving predominantly Black, Latino, and socioeconomically disadvantaged students by fall 2027.
Public health
fromMission Local
2 months ago

S.F. opens health clinic to tackle pollution in Bayview-Hunters Point - a long time coming

A new clinic in Bayview-Hunters Point will screen residents for health issues linked to pollution and hazardous chemical exposures.
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle Pilot Extended - Streetsblog San Francisco

Alameda secured 19 months of additional funding for the Woodstock water shuttle, increasing weekly departures 84% since launch and supporting non-car transportation between Oakland and Alameda.
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Santa Clara County to treat for mosquitos Wednesday in Palo Alto flood basin

Aerial treatment using hormone regulators and microbes will reduce winter salt marsh mosquito populations over the Palo Alto flood basin to protect nearby communities.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

California's largest new reservoir in decades secures federal approval

The proposed 1.5 million acre-foot Sites Reservoir would store water from the Sacramento River and distribute it during droughts to several parts of California, including the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys, Southern California and the Bay Area. Stretching about 4 miles across and 13 miles north to south, it's meant to provide water to approximately 24 million people, and it would mark California's first major reservoir project since 1979, when New Melones Lake was completed.
California
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

A museum dedicated to Oakland's trash

The Trash Falcons, a neighborhood cleanup group, have collected 15.6 tons of trash around Lake Merritt since 2020 and now display 175 catalogued items in a museum exhibition.
California
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

Berkeley-to-San Francisco ferry plan takes key step forward

Berkeley approved a zoning change enabling a new ferry terminal and rebuilt pier serving all-electric ferries to San Francisco, pending funding and multiple approvals.
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

SF scientists build robotic storm samplers to track pollutants before they reach the Bay

Environmental scientists deploy robotic water samplers throughout San Francisco Bay watersheds to monitor stormwater pollution and contaminants in real time before they reach the Bay.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Letters: Oakland must do more to make waterfront attractive

Jack London Square's decline stems from poor management and needs coordinated city-port-community action to restore parking, security, family activities, and local business vitality.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Bay Area ferry services thriving with big plans for future as other transit agencies face challenges

Ferry ridership is rising; agencies plan fleet replacements and service expansions, with new vessels arriving from 2027 through 2033.
#wastewater-treatment
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
Environment

Bayview Residents Quite Pleased That Their Sewage Treatment Plant Smells Less Terrible These Days

fromsfist.com
2 months ago
Environment

Bayview Residents Quite Pleased That Their Sewage Treatment Plant Smells Less Terrible These Days

Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Price tag drops on project to expand massive reservoir near Bay Area to increase water supplies

San Luis Reservoir dam will be raised 10 feet, adding 130,000 acre-feet and lowering project cost from $1.06 billion to $847 million.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

How a California desalination plant could help solve water shortages on the Colorado River

San Diego County Water Authority may sell surplus Colorado River water to Arizona and Nevada to help offset their drought-driven supply cuts.
Environment
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Officials mark completion of $20 million salt pond restoration in Mountain View

A $20 million restoration transformed a 435-acre former salt pond and adjacent landfill into wildlife habitat and public open space, advancing regional tidal marsh revival.
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Officials mark completion of $20 million salt pond restoration in Mountain View

A $20 million project restored a 435-acre former salt pond and adjacent landfill into wildlife habitat and public open space, advancing a tidal marsh revival.
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

New filtration technologies could absorb forever chemicals' at ultrafast' rate

A copper‑aluminium layered double hydroxide (LDH) can absorb long‑chain PFAS up to 100 times faster than current filters, offering pollution control improvements despite deployment challenges.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Mountain View wants to add more parks - but it won't be cheap - San Jose Spotlight

City staff estimate it would cost approximately $1.2 billion to meet its goal of adding 87 more acres of parkland. That figure is based on Mountain View's current population, and does not account for future growth. "Significant funding would be needed to develop new parks or to update our parks," Assistant Community Services Director Kristine Crosby said at the Jan. 27 council meeting.
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

How several nonprofits are working to clean up wrecked, sunken boats in Oakland Estuary

Within a few minutes of moving down the estuary from Jack London Square, it started looking like something out of Pirates of the Caribbean. Boats, big and small, sank or half-sunk along the length of the estuary. Spicer pointed out a large sailboat listing on its side, which neighbors say has been disabled for months. "It was actually anchored in the center of the channel for quite some time. A lot of our community members reported it," she said.
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Palo Alto's horizontal levee passes test, reduces flooding during storms

So, with this storm surge and the King tide event, it was a great opportunity for us to test this out. So, we came out here and we were able to further document and see how well it performed. So, we got to see that the king tide came up very close to where the pathway is behind you, and it did what it's supposed to do,
Environment
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