environment

Study confirms pesticides threaten honey bees

A new, comprehensive report from European scientists confirms what many researchers have already been warning about: a class of pesticides…

6 years ago

Drinking straws targeted in proposed bill

For California Assemblyman Ian Calderon, it was apparently the last straw.

6 years ago

Study: Seagull bellies packed with trash

Seagulls examined in a new study had stomachs full of glass, metal, and even building materials.

6 years ago

Railroad cars leaking liquid carbon dioxide relocated

Two railroad train tanker cars that were leaking carbon dioxide Monday have were relocated Tuesday to a private facility in…

6 years ago

Longshoremen sue over racial harassment

Four longshoremen who work at the Port of Oakland have filed suit against the Pacific Maritime Association and SSA Marine,…

7 years ago

SF bans flame retardants from furniture

San Francisco is banning the sale of upholstered furniture and children’s products that contain flame retardant chemicals.

7 years ago

Oakland protestors rally against Charlottesville violence

For the second night in a row, residents and visitors to Oakland are protesting the violence that broke out Saturday…

7 years ago

Students sue SF State over alleged anti-semitism

Six Jewish students and visitors sued San Francisco State University in federal court Monday, alleging the university and its administrators…

7 years ago

Nooses trigger Port of Oakland walkout

Longshoremen at one of the Port of Oakland's four active marine terminals have returned to work after walking off the…

7 years ago

San Francisco cuts greenhouse gases faster than planned

Francisco has reached an ambitious goal to reduce greenhouse gases locally two years ahead of schedule.

7 years ago

Goodwill to test electric trucks in Bay Area

San Francisco Goodwill will start using electric trucks as part of a test project that aims to reduce greenhouse gas…

7 years ago

Residents demand to keep L-Taraval stops

Parkside residents are asking officials from The City’s transportation agency to keep nine train stops proposed for removal.

8 years ago

Residents reminded of risks of disposing used motor oil

San Francisco officials are reminding residents that dumping used motor oil is not safe for the water system and the…

8 years ago

Bay Area voters pass Measure AA conservation tax

A regional ballot initiative proposing a $12 parcel tax to fund Bay conservation and flood protection projects appears to have…

8 years ago

Solar plane completes flight from Hawaii to Bay Area

A Swiss pilot successfully completed a three-day flight from Hawaii to Santa Clara County in a solar-powered plane.

8 years ago

SF judge floats penalty for VW diesel cheating

A federal judge announced a proposed settlement in which Volkswagen would repair or buy back 480,000 vehicles.

8 years ago

Supervisor Wiener aims to make City responsible for street trees

San Francisco Supervisor Scott Wiener today introduced a ballot measure that would require the city to take responsibility for all…

8 years ago

Supervisor Breed introduces potential ban on styrofoam

Styrofoam could soon become prohibited in San Francisco, according to legislation introduced Tuesday by President of the Board of Supervisors,…

8 years ago

Supes approve legislation requiring solar panels on new buildings

San Francisco today became the first major city in the country to approve legislation requiring solar panels on new buildings.

8 years ago

Thousands walk to work for safer City streets

Thousands of people took to the streets of San Francisco Thursday to take part in The City's fourth annual Walk…

8 years ago

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