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San Francisco Is Fighting California's Plan to Save Salmon. Wait. What?
Water Politics Flow Upstream by Mark Fiore
It's been called 'the single most important event in California water in a generation.' It might also be among the least popular.

Cartoonist's Note to anglers: The fish depicted in this cartoon is really a California Halibut, Paralichthys californicus. "Fluke" is just his nickname since Paralichthys dentatus, commonly known as fluke, is a species found in the Atlantic Ocean.
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A Glimpse Into the Future of Northern California Plant Life
Common Yarrow plant
A new, long-term art and science project at UC Santa Cruz tests possible scenarios for what gardens might look like 50 years from now as regional temperatures continue to rise.
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MAP: Here's Your Current Air Quality Report for the Bay Area
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To help you stay informed about air quality during the fire season, KQED Science is providing this map showing air quality in your area and what it means for your health.
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You Won't Believe What Happens on Jupiter's Moon to Make Volcanos
Jupiter
NASA's Juno spacecraft didn't set out to look for volcanos on Jupiter's moon Io, but it sure is good at spotting them.
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HIV-Positive With No Money? This Woman's Been There and Wants to Help
Few women with HIV participate in clinical trials, but it can be one of the best ways to get top-notch care, especially for low-income women.
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Mendocino Firefighters' Internet Access Limited by Verizon 'Throttling'
Emails show firefighters demanding — then pleading — to have Verizon restore high-speed access while deployed to the Mendocino Complex Fire.
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Beginning Birding
Join volunteer Jane Haley on an easy walk along the Rodeo Lagoon in the Marin Headlands. Ideal for ages 8 and up, bring field guides and binoculars and experience the birds of winter. Sunday August 26, 9:30am - 11:30am. Free admission, registration required.
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