Palo Alto’s animal shelter, facing a $450,000 budget shortfall and finding itself no longer financially viable, is in danger of closing unless the city council can find alternative sources of funding to keep the facility open.
Palo Alto’s budget woes threaten to close animal shelter Read More »
Some scientists hail plant-based fuels as means for U.S. energy independence and environmental protection. But a new analysis from Stanford researchers reveals some unanticipated and unfortunate side effects.
Stanford researchers question whether biofuel is the answer to U.S. energy independence Read More »
Explorers of the 1900s devoted years to Antarctic expeditions. Tourists today come by plane or cruise ship for a long weekend. Has what was once the ultimate adventure become too easy?
More tourists head to Antarctica, affecting the region’s ecosystem and science Read More »
Stanford scientists have identified heat resistant corals in American Samoa and the Cook Islands, which they say may offer hope for reefs suffering the effects of climate change.
Stanford scientists identify coral tough enough to withstand warming climate Read More »
Community farms and gardens are all the rage, especially near large urban centers. In Marin County, a few oyster farmers are taking it one step further by creating community shellfish farms.
The world is an oyster for community shellfish farms in Marin County Read More »
Noise pollution is causing birds to leave their natural habitats in search of quieter pastures, a new study shows. The loss of the birds is damaging to forest ecosystems.
Noise pollution drives birds out of their homes, study shows Read More »
On the Peninsula Report radio show, Vignesh Ramachandran filled listeners in on a sneaky real estate strategy that seems to be appealing to an increasing number of buyers and sellers in the Peninsula’s hot housing market. Artist and environmental reporter Ethan Estess answered the question, when it comes to shopping bags, which is worse for the environment:
The reporter and the football star traded places when Indianapolis Colts’ draft pick Coby Fleener wrote a profile of Sports Illustrated writer and NBC Sports commentator Peter King.
Role reversal — football player Coby Fleener interviews sports reporter Peter King Read More »
The Moveable Feast monthly food truck showcase kicks off its summer season in San Mateo Friday.
Moveable Feast brings food trucks to San Mateo (PHOTOS) Read More »