Water
View more »Three California Counties Vote on Fracking Bans this November
Santa Barbara, Mendocino and San Benito counties will vote on hydraulic fracturing this November. San Benito activists were the first to qualify a ballot initiative to ban the controversial oil- and gas-extraction technique.
Food
View more »On GMO Labeling, Oregon and Colorado Learn from California Ballot Defeat
As Oregon and Colorado vote on GMO labeling, advocates say they learned from the defeat of a similar measure in California in 2012. Watch the video to learn more.
Energy
View more »Glowing Plants? City Streets Lit by Trees
A start-up in San Francisco has engineered plants to mimic fireflies and glow at night, but some environmental groups are voicing concerns.
Climate
View more »How Do We Prioritize Protecting Species in the Face of Climate Change?
From KQED Education Do Now: The Earth is warming. Since the early 20th Century, the global average temperature has increased approximately 1.4°F. How do we balance protecting species with human interests in dealing with and adapting to climate change? What do we prioritize?
Biodiversity
View more »In Rare Sea Snail, Scientists Find Compound That Could Help Cancer Patients
A marine mollusk with a coveted blood protein is shaping the way researchers treat cancer and autoimmune diseases.