Alex Wild - U.Texas Austin
The world’s most widely used weed killer may also be indirectly killing bees. New research from The University of Texas at Austin shows that honey bees exposed to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, lose some of the beneficial bacteria in their guts and are more susceptible to infection and death from harmful bacteria. … more »
Tauna Thomas
A recent story by the Los Angeles Times cites experts who are wary of California's reliance on wealthy taxpayers: "If the millionaires get a cold, we all die of the flu." … more »
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In a critical test of a controversial state law intended to fight California’s crippling housing shortage, this small city is just days from being forced to approve a massive residential, office and retail development that some residents fear will destroy their quality of life. … more »
Assoc. of Local Councils
Livable California is forming coalitions with like-minded elected city officials and community leaders in neighborhood, homeowner, renter and social justice organizations across the state. … more »
Apple
Apple’s new slate of iPhones will feature more recycled materials. Nevertheless, the culture of consumption that surrounds smartphones is having a disastrous effect on the environment. … more »
ox.ac.uk
Whereas it would be intuitive to think receiving such support would be good for oneself, the results showed it was giving social support that predicted longevity: … more »
Novato Exposed
It has been an unnecessary debacle in City planning and an embarrassment to City Manager Regan Candelario who has no one to blame but himself. And, it will cost cash-strapped Novato money because the City is buying its way out of a mess the City Manager created. … more »
The Ocean Cleanup
There's a mind-boggling amount of plastic in the oceans, and that amount grows every day. At least 8 million metric tons of plastic pours into the sea every year — a number that's considered a low estimate, since it doesn't include commonly found debris like fishing nets. … more »
John Parulis
"Sen. Wiener has been pursuing a market-rate housing deregulation agenda that defies the logic and science of climate change. This year, he authored and got passed SB 828 , a measure that changes the way the regional housing needs assessment is calculated, favoring market-rate developers in high-cost real estate markets..." … more »
Economic Times
Consuming whole grain foods like rye, oats or wheat can help prevent type 2 diabetes, according to a study which also found that drinking coffee and avoiding red meat can reduce the risk of the disorder. … more »
