Fog and Redwoods

Bruce Robinson — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100

A new analysis finds there are fewer foggy days along the Northern California coast than there were 100 years ago. That’s bad news for the venerable coast redwoods.

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Vineyard Frost Protection

Bruce Robinson — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:00:00 +0100

Endangered salmon and vineyards vulnerable to frost are both depending on flows in local waterways to protect them, but there isn’t enough water available to serve both competing needs.

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The vines shown at left have been sprayed with water that then freezRead More...

Vanishing Soundscapes

Bruce Robinson — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:00:00 +0100

The sounds of the natural world are changing, and not for the better. Bernie Krause (left) has tapes that document that trend.

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Climate Change and Vineyards

Bruce Robinson — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0100

Global warming poses a real and serious threat to California’s wine industry, but vineyards throughout the state—and other agricultural lands—can also take steps to blunt the pace of climate change.

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It is increasingly clear, says Ted Lemon (right) , co-owner of Littorai Wines in SeRead More...

Birds and Climate Change

Bruce Robinson — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:00:00 +0100

As climate change creates a hotter and drier California, our native birds will relocate to more hospitable areas, and existing communities of species will recombine in new ways that may threaten their survival.

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Protecting Oaks

Bruce Robinson — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:00:00 +0100

The pathogen that causes sudden oak death tends to spread during rainstorms, so with forecasts of a wet winter ahead, now is the time to apply a protective treatment to trees in high-risk areas.

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Jellyfish

Bruce Robinson — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 05:00:00 +0100

There may be a lot of beached jellyfish on the sand along the coast these days, but that’s primarily an indicator of a productive year for the strange and ancient creatures.

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Wildfire Season

Bruce Robinson — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 03:00:00 +0100

Another drought-fueled fire season is underway across northern California, when any passing storms are more likely to bring blaze-sparking lightning strikes than enough rain to ease the danger.

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