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The Hardest & Most Important Thing to Do Next: Education 

This August BCDC approved a public sea level rise education program to be spearheaded by the Exploratorium, in lieu of a fill removal project for their redevelopment of Pier 17.

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The Hardest & Most Important Thing to Do Next: Education 

This August BCDC approved a public sea level rise education program to be spearheaded by the Exploratorium, in lieu of a fill removal project for their redevelopment of Pier 17.

Teresa Cheng’s Caffeinated Mission to Decarbonize California Manufacturing

Cheng spoke to KneeDeep’s UC Berkeley reporting partner about decarbonization work during the Trump era.

Nailing Down Opportunities for Nature-Based Infrastructure 

A new tool from the Estuary Institute gives planners ideas for where best to work with nature around the Bay to protect shores from sea level rise.

Helping Farmworkers Navigate Ugly Weather and Raids 

Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga and her nonprofit ALAS are trying to give coastal farmworkers resources amid lost income to climate change and ICE raids.

Alameda Flood Group Keeps Chin Up Despite Claw Backs

A group of 30 Oakland-Alameda partners refused to give up on a Bay Farm Island sea level rise adaptation after losing a $50 million grant.

Birds, Not Bats, Flock to Burned Oak Savannas

A new study has found that birds are thriving in the nutrient rich oak savannas that burned in the 2018 Mendocino Complex Fire. But bats, not so much.

The Rancher Using Goats to Fight California Wildfires

Hoof by hoof, a family-run targeted grazing operation is reducing fire risk for homes, schools, and open spaces.

California’s Solar Boom Is Powering Clean Energy Careers 

California’s solar energy is breaking records. Workforce programs like GRID Alternatives are preparing new solar installers to meet the growing need.

Suisun Marsh, a Zone of Potential in a Sinking Ecosystem

A fresh report from SF Estuary Institute and the prospect of major development along the marsh’s borders are putting Suisun back in the news.

Composting as a Ritual for Renewal

A farm high in the Contra Costa County hills helps folks learn from the land and connect with nature.

Investing in Climate Smart Parkscapes at Coyote Hills 

At Coyote Hills Regional Park, a sweeping 170-acre expansion is reshaping the landscape where wetlands, oak savannas, and historic farmlands meet.

Field Clips: What 7 Newly-Minted Climate Leaders Did for Solano County

After 10 months of climate leadership training, the graduates of the Resilient Roots program tell us about their projects.

Feds Ghost Climate Action But Locals Stay the Course

Meet the Bay Area climate groups tackling emissions, resilience, and justice as federal climate protections are dismantled.

Magical Thinking Takes Eleven Kids on Journey for Justice

In fairy wings and cloaks, Bay Area youth turned the MLK Shoreline into a living game to tackle climate change — a photo essay.

Bayfront Redevelopment on a Landfill Sparks Pollution and Flood Concerns

The Redwood Life project plans to build 12 multi-story buildings atop a former landfill at the edge of Belmont Slough.

Nine Tiles Hint at Preferred Textures for Seawall Life

A two-year experiment suggests seawalls with nooks and crannies attract more seaweed, crabs, oysters and other bay creatures than smooth ones.

A Living Shoreline, Built One Oyster at a Time

Can the humble Olympia oyster stabilize shorelines and fight rising seas across the West Coast? With a little help from human engineering, there’s a good chance.

Assistant Editor Job Announcement

Part time freelance job opening with Bay Area climate resilience magazine.

Training 18 New Community Leaders in a Resilience Hot Spot

A June 7 event minted 18 new community leaders now better-equipped to care for Suisun City and Fairfield through pollution, heat, smoke, and high water.

Mayor Pushes Suisun City To Do Better

Mayor Alma Hernandez has devoted herself to preparing her community for a warming world.