The Disappearance of the Great Barrier Reef, by Arya Adhye, Student Intern
September 29, 2026
Our student intern, Arya Adhye went to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia to see its wonders, but instead was a witness of its destruction. Read on.
The Napa Group and Measure B, by Nick Cheranich
September 29, 2026
Please vote YES for Measure B. Read more.
Shakespeare Meets Climate Change, by Nick Cheranich
September 29, 2026
What happens when Shakespeare’s most famous soliloquies are given new meaning by a generation facing a rapidly changing climate? Read on.
Bay Area Air District's 9-6 Rule Is for the Greater Good, by Rich Richardson
July 30, 2026
Please read how Rule 9-6 improves air quality and public health by transitioning to cleaner water heaters over time, while protecting homeowners through exemptions, flexibility, and generous rebates.
Taking Action On Sea Level Rise, by Scott Thomason
July 28, 2026
California legislators recently passed a law that requires every city and town that borders any part of the ocean or bay to prepare a plan addressing the threat of sea level rise and how each municipality intends to deal with it. Many cities have...
Thinking About Getting an E-Bike? Here’s Why I Rarely Drive Anymore, by Nick Cheranich
May 12, 2026
It’s been about seven years since I bought an electric bike (e-bike), and I still love the thing. It’s become my go-to way of getting around—to the point where my fossil-fuel vehicle mostly stays parked in the garage. I thought I’d lay out some of...
To Act or Not to Act, by Nick Cheranich
May 4, 2026
For those paying close attention, climate change can feel like a slow-motion emergency unfolding in plain sight. The science is clear, the stakes are high, and the window for meaningful action is narrowing (according to the Intergovernmental Panel...
Young Explorers Discover Big Solutions in the Wetlands by Nick Cheranich
April 2, 2026
What can a handful of mud teach a fourth grader? Quite a lot, it turns out. Read on.
California Youth Climate Data Initiative, by Skylar Waite, Student Intern
March 27, 2026
Our student intern explains her role in the Ten Strands, which approaches the urgent issue of climate literacy by weaving people together and advocating for increased environmental literacy in public schools. Through collaborative work with local...
Want to Do Something About Climate Change Now? Try Napa County Climate Challenge, by Nick Cheranich
November 24, 2025
Fun and educational ways in which you can calculate your carbon emissions, and then reduce them significantly.