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Watsonville chef turns castoff produce into culinary treasures
In a grocery world that dotes on the perfect looking peach or apple, Watsonville chef Tabitha Stroup is a devotee of the idea of perfection within imperfection.
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Sea-level rise expected to accelerate
Many Californians live in areas that are forecast to be impacted by rising tides and sea levels.
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5 easy ways to save gas or EV charge (plus the planet)
One way to help our planet is by using less gas or charging our cars less often. But, how do we do that? Here are some tips.
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Want to see less food waste? There's an app that can help
Food waste is a big contributor to our climate change problem. More than one-third of all food is being wasted, and it’s makes up 10% of greenhouse gas emissions. One app is now trying to help with the issue.
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Watch: Silicon Valley company strives to combat plastic waste
A former Apple executive, now CEO of Blue Lake Packaging, tells NBC Bay Area how the Silicon Valley company is working to create eco-friendly solutions to combat the escalating plastic waste. Kari Hall reports.
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Climate hack: Recycling cosmetic containers
Some cosmetic industry companies have programs in which you can return empty containers to be recycled. Meterologist Vianey Arana explains.
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San Francisco attorney fights to gain legal rights for forests
If Mother Nature is the sergeant-at-arms of the forest world, then Missy Lahren might just be head of its legal branch.
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Watch: Sea-level rise and how it's linked to climate change
Leading marine and climate scientist Deborah Brosnan explains sea-level rise and how it could affect the Bay Area geographically and economically during a one-on-one with Kari Hall.
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Earth's rotation slowing down due to melting ice, scientists say
As the polar ice caps melt, the Earth actually slows down, California scientists say.
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New Recology recycling facility in North Bay using AI
A new recycling facility in the North Bay is helping sort through life’s messes with the help of artificial intelligence. Kari Hall takes a closer look at how it works.
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Valley Verde in San Jose offers community garden, sustainability tips
A nonprofit in San Jose is working to educate the public about food, gardening and environmental conservation.
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Sierra snowpack expected to decline in the future
During Earth Week, as we look at the implications of our changing climate, one of the more significant transformations is a declining Sierra Nevada snowpack.
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New plastic-free clay cups aim to reduce waste
A Bay Area-based tech company is trying to cut down on plastic waste by turning to clay cups.
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Pair of South Bay high school students invent cool ways to help our planet
As we continue celebrating Earth Week, a pair of high school students from Basis Independent Silicon Valley in San Jose introduce ways to help climate change via their senior projects.
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New service keeps household waste out of Bay Area landfills
A new door-to-door service already in the East Bay picks up waste from homes and diverts it from landfills. It soon will expand to other Bay Area locales.
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How to waste less food, help decrease greenhouse gases
The United Nations estimates nearly 20% of food around the globe is wasted and all that rotting grub creates greenhouse gases that threaten our planet. So, what can you do? Here are some tips.
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PG&E discusses future of clean energy
Lawmakers joined PG&E and other energy companies in Richmond Monday to discuss new technologies as well as ways we can conserve, adapt and work to stop future climate change.