| Megadrought Conditions Not Seen for 400+ Years Have Returned to the West, Scientists Say | | A megadrought would have huge and potentially catastrophic implications for California's 40 million people. | | |
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| After the Coronavirus, the Climate Crisis Will Remain. What Have We Learned? | | For the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, climate and environment experts and advocates weigh in on lessons learned from the response to the coronavirus that might be applied to the climate crisis. | | |
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| Accidentally Released Data on Remdesivir Shows No Gain for Coronavirus Patients. Drug Maker Sees 'Potential Benefit' | | Remdesivir failed to speed the improvement of patients with COVID-19 or prevent them from dying, according to a clinical trial conducted in China. | | |
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| Latinos Around the Bay Area Are Disproportionately Affected by COVID-19 | | Data show Latinos in Alameda, San Francisco and Santa Clara counties have higher rates of coronavirus infection compared to their population sizes. | | |
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| What We Know and What We Don't About Coronavirus Immunity and Antibodies | | As antibody tests roll out, some experts are trying to inject a bit of restraint into the excitement that the results could clear people to go back to work. | | |
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| | | Follow live updates about the latest Coronavirus health, policy, and economic news in the Bay Area and beyond. | | |
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| | | Researchers Say Adding a Nylon Pantyhose Layer to Your Cloth Mask Could Make it Work Better |
| | | Scientists who tested a variety of cloth face masks found that a nylon overlay significantly boosted how well they work. Researchers not involved in the study praised the finding. | | |
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| | | Has Earth Day Had Any Impact? California Environmental Chief Weighs In |
| | | In an interview with KQED, California Environmental Protection Agency head Jared Blumenfeld talks about the relevance of Earth Day and the federal EPA's halt to enforcing environmental regulations. | | |
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| California Floater Mussels Take Fish for an Epic Joyride | | The California floater mussel does a surprising amount of travel - for a bivalve. Plus, it filters the water, keeping it clean for all the life that depends on it. | | |
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