The Latest Stories From KQED Science
| Bay Area Regulators Approve Rules to Phase Out Gas Furnaces and Water Heaters | | Under the landmark rules, only zero-emission, electric water heaters can be sold or installed in Bay Area homes and businesses starting in 2027. The same goes for furnaces starting in 2029, and large commercial water heaters in 2031. | | |
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| New Bill to Give California Doctors Legal Protection for Mailing Abortion Pills | | The bill, introduced by state Sen. Nancy Skinner, would give legal protections to doctors who mail abortion pills to patients in other states, shielding them from extradition and from paying fines. | | |
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| Event: Tasty Foods for a Thriving Planet | Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 7:00 PM
You want to change your diet for the good of the planet, but becoming a vegan can be a little overwhelming, right? And is it even the best place to start? KQED climate reporter Laura Klivans and Check, Please! Bay Area producer Cecilia Phillips help you work out where and how to make changes that can move the needle. Chef Imani Greer of Oakland's Roasted and Raw and Shuggie's Trash Pie co-owners David Murphy and Kayla Abe will introduce us to ingredients and recipes you can try at home after you taste their sustainable and delicious creations! | | |
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| Deep Look Video: These Giant Leaf Insects Will Sway Your Heart | | Giant Malaysian leaf insects stay still — very still — on their host plants to avoid hungry predators. But as they grow up, they can't get lazy with their camouflage. They change — and even dance — to blend in with the ever-shifting foliage. We thought you might enjoy a little something “green” from our archives. | | |
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