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‘The Storm Door Is Open’: Bay Area Braces for Days of Rain, but a Clear Christmas
Forecasters expect four back-to-back storms to hit the Bay Area starting Saturday, with more significant rainfall starting early next week before a Christmas reprieve.
6 Questions on Microplastics Scientists Are Trying to Answer
Cal Academy Adds Over 100 New Species to the Library of Life in 2024
Newsom Declares Bird Flu Emergency as US Sees 1st Severe Human Case
Researchers Find Vole-Munching Squirrels in East Bay Park
Federal Government Approves California’s Ban on the Sale of New Gas Cars by 2035
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Federal Government Approves California’s Ban on the Sale of New Gas Cars by 2035
California's Ability to Set Its Own Vehicle Emissions Standards Heads to Supreme Court
Stanford AI Predicts a Scorching Future — Even If Greenhouse Gas Goals Are Met
Here's What Happened When Scientists Tested the Air With My Gas Stove On
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What Is Fluoride and Why Is It in Tap Water? Fact-Checking RFK Jr.’s Claims
12 Peaceful Bay Area Hikes and Nature Spots For This Week
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Beware of Flesh-Eating Sand Piranhas at the Beach
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Lacewing Love Is Noisier Than You Think
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Federal Government Approves California’s Ban on the Sale of New Gas Cars by 2035

The regulations tackle the most polluting sector in California and the nation, and the Trump administration will likely challenge them.
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Gas Stoves Pollute the Air Inside Your Home. Here’s How to Keep It Clean

Cooking with gas? Follow these simple tips to minimize your exposure to pollutants.
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Here's What Happened When Scientists Tested the Air With My Gas Stove On

Put aside the culture wars. Put aside the planet-warming emissions. Gas stoves emit a host of pollution that is unhealthy for you, from gases that irritate your lungs to carcinogens.

California's Ability to Set Its Own Vehicle Emissions Standards Heads to Supreme Court

Ohio and 16 other Republican-dominated states have sued, asserting that a waiver granted to California to set its own rules violates the basic design of the US Constitution, which they assert should treat states as equals.

Shooting Meteors and Shining Planets: 6 Space Events to Look For This Winter

As winter approaches, we look at how seasons change, when the Earth will be closest to the sun, and other space events to look forward to this December and January.

Stanford AI Predicts a Scorching Future — Even If Greenhouse Gas Goals Are Met

Two new Stanford University studies using artificial intelligence suggest Earth’s hottest years ahead will likely shatter records, leading to more extreme climate conditions for California.

Beware of Flesh-Eating Sand Piranhas at the Beach

Known as sand piranhas, Excirolana chiltoni are tiny crustaceans that nibble at your feet – and draw blood – if you hang out on the wet sand at the beach. They live on the Pacific coast of the U.S. and Canada, and the shorelines of Japan. Here’s how to keep them from ruining your vacation!