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California overhauls its sea level rise plan as climate change reshapes coastal life

Sea level rise lapping over and pushing up groundwater under the California shoreline is the next climate threat in a state already thrashed around by wildlife, drought and deluge.

‘It’s an unimaginable number of fish’
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‘It’s an unimaginable number of fish’

You’ve probably seen pictures or even smelled them by now. This past week, thousands upon thousands of dead fish washed up on shorelines all over the Bay Area. And there are way more beneath the surface. So, what's behind this? And is this a one-off, or a sign that we need to do something to
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Air regulators weigh plan aimed at dramatically cutting Bay Area refinery pollution

Supporters of the proposed change say the rule would cut particulate emissions from two East Bay refineries by more than 70%.
Impacts
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The San Francisco Bay once teemed with oysters. What happened?

Reviving indigenous Olympia oysters as a source of food isn't a major priority for scientists and activists. Bringing them back is all about restoring the bay's ecosystem.
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Groundwater beneath your feet is rising with the sea. It could bring long-buried toxics with it

Rising sea levels are pushing up groundwater beneath coastal communities, and one consequence is the potential for contaminants once thought contained to resurface.
Impacts
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How wine country is adapting to climate change

Earthquakes, fires, floods and drought have been a part of Wine Country in the last decade. Napa and Sonoma winemakers discuss what they're doing to adapt to the constantly changing climate.
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Climate, pollution and masks unite Californians - but Black and Latino voters most concerned

Strong majorities of California voters are worried over the impacts of climate change, pollution and COVID-19 - but Black and Latino voters are the most concerned, according to a new poll.
ORIGINAL REPORTING
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Shanxi province faces difficult path away from coal as China pushes clean energy

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Texas growth and lax rules put more homes in harm’s way from flood disasters

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Trump administration moves to shut down critical storm research lab in Oklahoma

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Scientists call on UN to adopt bold ocean policies to combat climate and biodiversity threats

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EU ocean protection plan draws fire for weak enforcement and lack of binding goals

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Wildfire smoke from Canada continues to choke U.S. cities as climate patterns worsen

CLIMATE
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Trump administration redirects clean energy funds in defiance of Congress

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Burning fossil fuels linked to 1,500 deaths in Europe’s latest heat wave