Scientists Warn against Treating Forests as Carbon Commodities
"Using forests to prop up carbon markets can lead to “perverse effects” on land management, such as cutting out local communities." … more »
"Using forests to prop up carbon markets can lead to “perverse effects” on land management, such as cutting out local communities." … more »
"Haney’s bill is meant to create streamlined statewide guidelines for developers and local governments to follow. Critically, if signed into law, AB 3068 would give qualified projects automatic state approval for tax credits focused on historic buildings." … more »
The changes, which passed were passed by the Legislature without discussion, "will cause millions of Californians who live in small homes or apartments that use little electricity to pay more, while residents in large homes that use a lot of electricity will save money." … more »
"San Francisco doesn’t have an equivalent to Bourbon Street or the Las Vegas Strip, where throngs of drunken revelers clutch colorful frozen cocktails on public streets. A new proposal by Mayor London Breed would create the city’s—and the state’s—first “entertainment zone,” allowing restaurants and bars to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption." … more »
"At 1,000 pinnipeds strong, the sea lion population at Fisherman's Wharf is the biggest it’s been in seven years." … more »
"Rather than winding down post-65, they are a growing share of the U.S. labor force, active consumers, and digital users with spending power in today’s economy. These seniors’ institutional knowledge and cultural influence will reimagine the golden years, challenging stereotypes to open the path for a more inclusive, diverse future." … more »
"By the time people file their 2026 taxes, the IRS wants a 50% jump in the audit rate for households with incomes of $10 million and up, the agency said in a report Thursday. It’s also seeking to nearly triple the rate of corporate audits." … more »
"If Balaji Srinivasan is any guide, then the Silicon Valley plutocrats are definitely not okay." … more »
"More time in the green is associated with lower blood pressure, strengthened immune systems, lower risk of cardiovascular disease, improved sleep, slowing the shortening of the telomeres that cap our chromosomes, a sign of biological aging, and reducing depressive symptoms, alleviates stress and improves cognitive function." … more »
"Brain size in one Massachusetts community has steadily increased since the 1930s, possibly explaining why dementia is trending lower nationwide." … more »