| Newsom Signs Executive Order Aimed at Fixing Homeowners' Insurance Crisis in California | | Several major insurance companies, including State Farm and Allstate, have drastically pulled back their homeowners’ coverage in the state. | | |
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| Fall in the Bay Can Get Toasty. Here's Where You Can Still Find Crisp, Chilly Temperatures | | The science behind the Bay Area's “second summer,” and the best local hikes to escape the heat and find cooler temperatures near you. | | |
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| When Air Quality's Bad, Which Mask Can I Wear for Wildfire Smoke? | | Masks became a part of our lives during COVID. So when wildfire smoke hits and the air quality plummets, how can you best protect yourself with a face covering? | | |
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| Why the Forest Service Is Working to Restore Meadows in the Sierra | | Meadows are more than just pretty places, they also contribute to the ecosystem — but many have been destroyed over the years. | | |
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| How Wildfire Smoke Is Erasing Years of Progress Toward Cleaning Up America's Air | | A new study finds that smoke from massive wildfires has eroded about a quarter of the air quality gains from the last few decades. | | |
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| A Northern California Tribe Protects Traditions Amid Wildfire Challenges | | The Oak Fire scorched over 30 square miles west of Yosemite National Park last summer and was devastating to Indigenous tribes like the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation. | | |
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| Deep Look: The Axolotl Salamander Doesn’t Wanna Grow Up | | Native to the lakes of Mexico City, the axolotl stays in the water its whole life, swimming with a tail fin and breathing through frilly external gills. It’s nearly extinct in the wild, but survives in research labs the world over, studied for its amazing regenerative abilities. With our help, can these beloved creatures thrive once again in their ancestral home? (We hope you enjoy this video from our archives in celebration of Latinx Heritage month.) | | |
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