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fromEast Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda
5 hours ago

From totally harsh to thriving marsh

The transformation of Pacheco Marsh from a scarred dumping ground into a pristine wetland represents a significant achievement in environmental restoration, showcasing the potential for nature to reclaim industrial sites.
Mission District
fromBoston.com
6 hours ago

1 in 50 million: rare 'split-lobster' caught off Cape Cod

A split-lobster, also called a chimera, is one color on one half of its body and a completely different color on the other half, according to the Seacoast Science Center.
Miami Marlins
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Battery Park City Authority tells court it can't move forward with Lower Manhattan flood protection work without condo access | amNewYork

The Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) took Cove Club Condominium to court last week, arguing that if a judge doesn't grant it access to the condo, it won't be able to install critical flood walls and underground drainage structures around Battery Park City that could help prevent Hurricane Sandy-esque damage in the future.
NYC politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
9 hours ago

Two Harbors sued over protections in CCM proposed acquisition

The lawsuit claims Two Harbors submitted materially incomplete and misleading financial disclosures, alleging that the board agreed to unfair deal protections and that executives timed stock trades to personally benefit from the mergers and acquisitions activity.
Intellectual property law
fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

Dungeness crab: Bay Area's season will close April 30 - then reopen for whale-safe fishing

"Extending the spring crab season with pop-up gear helps support an economically vital fishery while preventing whale entanglements. It's a true 'win-win' for fisheries and wildlife."
California
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

Opinion: The Cost of Delay, And Why SEQRA Reform Matters For New Yorkers

The State Environmental Quality Review Act often hinders housing development, increasing costs and delays that negatively impact New Yorkers' access to affordable housing.
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 day ago

Best Places to Go Whale Watching in California

"The most successful wildlife trips follow animal patterns and seasonality," says Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist Josh Geller of Embark Beyond.
Travel
SF parents
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Two Boats Crash During High School Fishing Competition In Delta, Injuring Six

Six people were injured in a boat collision during a high school fishing tournament in Contra Costa County.
#climate-change
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Powerful states are trying to sabotage decarbonisation of shipping

Pacific Island states demand strong climate shipping agreements and oppose any dilution of the Net-Zero Framework.
Science
fromEngadget
3 days ago

A comet gets destroyed by the sun, data centers endanger the Potomac River, and more science stories

NASA shared stunning images of a comet that exploded as it approached the sun, marking its first and last flyby.
fromTravel + Leisure
4 days ago

This Jersey Shore Town Is Straight Out of a Hallmark Movie-With Charming Inns, Cozy Restaurants, and Trolley Tours

Congress Hall, established in 1816, has hosted celebrities such as Grace Kelly and Oprah Winfrey, and was used as a 'summer White House' by President Benjamin Harrison.
Washington DC
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Stranded and dying, the German whale is a parable of our troubled relationship with these sea giants

A humpback whale in the Baltic Sea is suffering due to entanglement and human impact on its environment.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Vallejo looks to revitalize waterfront as new plan targets shipbuilding, economic growth

"The best thing about Vallejo is this waterfront, and it's underutilized as it is," Patrick said, emphasizing the potential of the area.
Silicon Valley real estate
#data-centers
US politics
fromJezebel
4 days ago

Maine Looks to Become the First State to Outlaw Data Centers

Maine is considering an 18-month moratorium on new data centers to assess their impact and develop regulations.
Environment
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

The Entire State of Maine Is Poised to Ban New Data Centers

Maine is set to freeze new data center construction until 2027 due to concerns over electricity prices and environmental impact.
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Oceano Dunes off-roading area temporarily closed to protect shorebirds

Off-roading and camping at Oceano Dunes are suspended to protect threatened snowy plovers after a federal ruling requiring a permit for incidental harm.
SF politics
fromMission Local
5 days ago

Sunset Dunes opponents appeal S.F. court decision to keep Great Highway a park

Residents are appealing a court decision that upheld a ballot measure closing the Great Highway to vehicles for a new city park.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

MSC's blue tick' scheme creates illusion of ethically sourced fish, study claims

The MSC's sustainability certification is questioned due to reported widespread labor abuses on approved fishing vessels.
SF food
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

The Popular Grocery Store Known For Its Top-Tier Fresh Fish Selection - Tasting Table

Wegmans is renowned for its high-quality, ethically sourced fresh seafood, offering a wide variety of fish and shellfish.
OMG science
fromSFGATE
18 hours ago

An extreme marine heat wave simmers off California's coast right now

California is experiencing unprecedented heat waves and ocean temperatures, impacting marine life and breaking historical records.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Climate groups sue US government over approval of new BP project in Gulf of Mexico

The Trump administration has teed up the entire Gulf region for a Deepwater Horizon sequel with its approval of BP's extremely risky ultra-deepwater drilling project, said Brettny Hardy, senior attorney at Earthjustice, one of the groups.
Environment
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Mass.'s new boating law is in effect. Here's what to know.

Massachusetts requires motorboat operators born after 1989 to complete a safety course and carry certification to avoid fines.
#airbnb
fromTravel + Leisure
5 days ago
Travel

This Lake House Is One of Airbnb's Most Wish-listed Properties-and It's Just 1.5 Hours From New York City

A highly-rated Airbnb home on Culver Lake, New Jersey, offers a perfect summer getaway with stunning views and various lake activities.
fromTravelAwaits
6 days ago
NYC real estate

11 Airbnbs in Jersey City That You Can Book for an NYC Adventure

Jersey City offers legal Airbnb rentals as an alternative to expensive NYC accommodations.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
5 days ago

This Lake House Is One of Airbnb's Most Wish-listed Properties-and It's Just 1.5 Hours From New York City

A highly-rated Airbnb home on Culver Lake, New Jersey, offers a perfect summer getaway with stunning views and various lake activities.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
5 days ago

Friday's Headlines: Wither Outdoor Dining Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Outdoor dining in the city has drastically declined, with only 500 establishments participating this year compared to thousands during the pandemic.
New York Islanders
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

Long Beach City Council is set to vote on loosening boardwalk alcohol restrictions

Long Beach City Council is considering loosening alcohol restrictions on the boardwalk after over a decade of prohibition.
NYC food
fromTime Out New York
2 weeks ago

You can now eat fish from the Hudson River. No, we are not kidding.

New York State now allows limited fish consumption from the Lower Hudson River due to reduced PCB levels.
Upper West Side
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

NY is relaxing restrictions on eating Hudson River fish - but maybe go easy for now

Fish consumption advisories for the lower Hudson River have been updated, allowing limited consumption for sensitive groups, but caution remains essential.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
6 days ago

Gas Industry Eyes Comeback as New York Weighs Climate Law Delays

Pipeline and power plant companies are seeking to influence New York's energy strategy amid a slower transition from fossil fuels.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Expert Analysis | Creating housing from public library and city-owneddevelopment rights | amNewYork

New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin advocates for proactive land use planning to address housing and affordability issues.
fromQNS
1 week ago

Experts explain what happens to beached whales in the Rockaways - QNS

"When a whale washes up on the beach like that, we work with different organizations to decide what the best course of action is," said Atlantic Marine Conservation Society (AMSEAS) Chief Scientist Robert DiGiovanni, who was tasked with processing the whale. "Every stranding has a unique set of circumstances."
OMG science
Environment
fromGothamist
5 days ago

NJ went all-in on wind power in 2022. This year, Gov. Sherrill says maybe someday.

New Jersey's energy strategy shifts focus from offshore wind to nuclear, solar, and battery storage under Governor Sherrill.
Environment
fromState of the Planet
4 days ago

Tree Rings Reveal Hurricane Impacts and Emerging Sea-Level Stress in Coastal Forests

Tree rings from coastal oak forests reveal impacts of hurricanes and stress from rising sea levels in the Northeast.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Trump's attacks on offshore wind could hurt infrastructure spending across the economy

The Trump administration's deal with TotalEnergies shifts investment from offshore wind to oil and gas, raising concerns about executive influence on the private sector.
Environment
fromGothamist
6 days ago

New Jersey is dry and windy as peak wildfire season starts

New Jersey faces heightened wildfire risks due to dry conditions and a peak season from mid-March to mid-May.
SF food
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

The seafood industry bets Americans will eat more fish if it looks more like meat

The seafood industry is transforming fish products to resemble popular meat dishes to appeal to American consumers.
NYC food
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

New York's first dead whale of 2026 washes up on Rockaway Beach

A sei whale washed up dead on Rockaway beach, marking New York's first whale fatality of the year.
#offshore-wind
fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

Trump hates the way wind farms look. Too bad, America's court system says | Fortune

Five federal court rulings have overturned the administration's pause, allowing all five planned offshore wind projects to resume despite presidential opposition.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Environment

Is Trump winning or losing his war on offshore wind power?

Federal judges allowed construction to resume on four east-coast offshore wind projects, preserving nearly 5 GW of clean energy capacity.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Inside California's audacious bid to build the world's deepest floating wind farm

Humboldt Bay is set to become a hub for floating offshore wind energy, crucial for California's carbon neutrality goals by 2045.
fromFortune
2 months ago
US politics

Trump hates the way wind farms look. Too bad, America's court system says | Fortune

Alternative transportation
fromFast Company
1 month ago

New York City's next transportation revolution might be on the water

New York City's Blue Highways program uses ferries and cargo bikes to reduce delivery times and emissions by redirecting freight from trucks to waterways.
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Booking an Airbnb in New Jersey for the World Cup? It may be illegal.

The home is currently listed on Airbnb for about $1,000 a night for short stays throughout June and July. It boasts a 'spacious 3BR retreat just 15 minutes from MetLife Stadium!' - the site of eight World Cup matches, including the tournament final - along with a backyard, a fire pit and a 'roomy deck with plenty of seating.'
NYC real estate
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Maine's catch of lobster declines again as high costs and climate change impact industry

The haul of lobsters, Maine's best known export and a key piece of the state's identity and culture, has declined every year since 2021, and some scientists have cited as a reason warming oceans that spur migration to Canadian waters.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Countries are negotiating rules to mine the deep sea. The U.S. is pushing ahead alone

These polymetallic nodules, as they're known, take millions of years to form, slowly accumulating metals like nickel, cobalt and manganese. That's made them a target for mining companies, looking to feed the world's growing hunger for materials that go into advanced batteries and other technologies.
US news
Environment
fromQNS
3 weeks ago

Dead whale washes ashore on Rockaway Beach, drawing crowds of onlookers - QNS

A dead Sei Whale washed ashore in Rockaway Beach, prompting a necropsy to determine the cause of death.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Fishing crews in the Atlantic keep accidentally dredging up chemical weapons

Recovered CWMs continue to pose worker and food safety risks. Because of ocean drift, storms, and offshore industries, sea-disposed CWMs locations are largely unknown and potentially far from their originally documented dump site. The three incidents exposed at least six crew members to mustard agent, which causes blistering chemical burns on skin and mucous membranes.
Miami Marlins
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Swimming spots that could become designated dips

The government said the plans would increase the number of England's official bathing sites to 464. An official bathing spot on the Thames in London would mark a "vast transformation" in water quality in the river which was declared biologically dead in the 1950s due to pollution, officials said. Water minister Emma Hardy said rivers and beaches were "at the heart of so many communities, where people come together, families make memories and swimmers of all ages feel the benefits of being outdoors safely".
UK news
US politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

ICE could face legal battle over state water rules in plan to build NJ detention center

New Jersey's Highlands Water Protection Act may block ICE's plan to convert a Roxbury warehouse into a detention center by requiring environmental scrutiny in water-sensitive areas.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
22 years ago

Coasting through time in Long Beach

A 1919 Spanish-style home in Long Beach's historic Bluff Park area, owned by restaurant publicist Frank Groff, is listed for $2.5 million as he expands his business to San Diego.
Dining
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The Shellfish Red Flag We Just Can't Ignore At Seafood Restaurants - Tasting Table

Raw shellfish must be kept on ice at all times in restaurants, as bacteria grows rapidly above 40°F, making proper temperature control essential for food safety.
#california-coastal-act
Environment
fromFortune
1 month ago

Meet the Jones Act, the law that has made gas more expensive for Americans for decades | Fortune

The Jones Act protects American shipping and shipbuilding but increases transportation costs for goods, particularly in Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, while suspending it could moderately reduce gas prices over months.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Exhibition opens Friday on alternative visions for the Brooklyn Marine Terminal

RED HOOK - A SPECIAL EXHIBITION - "Brooklyn Marine Terminal: Past, Present, & What's Next for Red Hook?" - will hold its opening Friday night from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Compere Collective, 351 Van Brunt St. in Red Hook. The display, hosted by Resilient Red Hook in collaboration with Pratt Institute's School of Architecture, features student work that explores alternative visions for the BMT, bringing academic insight, community priorities and design innovation together.
New York City
Science
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

The navy veteran guiding cruises away from storms

A former Royal Navy meteorologist remotely monitors global weather to guide cruise ships, advising captains to avoid storms and ensure passenger safety and comfort.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Commentary: The Unlikely Savior of Sunset Dunes - Streetsblog San Francisco

District 10 Supervisor Shamann Walton cast the decisive 'no' vote that preserved Sunset Dunes and blocked a referendum to reopen it to cars.
US news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Judge greenlights Massachusetts offshore wind project halted by Trump administration

A judge allowed the Vineyard Wind offshore project to resume, blocking the Trump administration's stop-work order over potential economic losses and likely developer success.
Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

Landmark offshore wind farms come online in the U.S.

Revolution Wind came online off Rhode Island despite Trump administration opposition, while Vineyard Wind completed installation, advancing East Coast offshore wind energy development.
Environment
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Tracking fisherman to track fish: The new technological approach to better understand ocean life

Global Fishing Watch uses AIS transponder data and artificial intelligence to track fishing vessels worldwide, providing unprecedented visibility into global fishing fleet movements and activities.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

L.A. beaches could be managed by the federal government

The National Park Service is studying designating Los Angeles County beaches as a park unit to protect coastal ecosystems along the Will Rogers–Torrance shoreline.
Environment
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Sea levels may be up to 4.9 feet HIGHER than we thought

Sea levels could be up to 4.9 feet higher than previously estimated, putting 132 million more people at risk of flooding due to reliance on inaccurate geoid models in coastal threat assessments.
Environment
fromNature
2 months ago

Marine protection in the Azores: a triumph for conservation and sustainability

The Azores established in 2024 the North Atlantic's largest MPA network, protecting 30% of its sea with half fully closed to extractive activities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Postcard-pretty and filled with pollution: how Brazil's fishers are reviving Rio de Janeiro's famous bay

Raw sewage and solid waste flow into the bay from surrounding cities, home to more than 8 million people. Cargo ships and oil platforms chug in and out of commercial ports, while dozens of abandoned vessels lie rotting in the water. But at the head of the bay, between the cities of Itaborai and Mage, the environment feels different. The air is purer, the waters are empty but for small fishing canoes, and flocks of birds soar overhead.
Environment
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Human-made materials make up as much as half of UK beaches, study finds

Human-made materials such as brick, concrete, glass and industrial waste can constitute up to half of coarse sediments on some British urban beaches.
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