“The foraging world tends to be mostly white male–dominated,” Cindy Li says, whose walking tours in San Francisco and the East Bay already have a waiting list. “I’m really excited that I’m starting to see more younger people of color like me.”
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Discover the fascinating world of plants and learn how they can teach us about coexisting and kinship. 🌿 Join host Alexis Madrigal for an educational discussion with horticultural experts. #PlantWorld #Coexisting #Gardening #KQEDLive
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📚🌍 Dive into the dialogue on climate action with us at the upcoming #ClimateBookClub led by KQED's Danielle Venton. Register now for an evening of insightful conversation and green inspiration! Let's turn the page on climate change together.
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Hey team! There's still plenty of time to read 'Not the End of the World' for the 📚KQED Climate Book Club, it's a quick one. And be sure to come down to the station on the eve of May 8th to hang out with me and fellow reporter Laura Klivans. It's just $5 & you get 🍷&🍺

A recent survey found that Americans' sleep patterns have been getting worse. Adult women under 50 are among the most sleep-deprived demographics.

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At least 16 people died in California over a decade following a physical encounter with police during which medical personnel also injected them with a powerful sedative, an investigation led by The Associated Press has found.

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An anti-smoking advocate says the decision to leave menthol cigarettes on the market 'prioritizes politics over lives, especially Black lives.'

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A new study shows people who are in the habit of climbing stairs are less likely to die from heart disease compared to those who don't. Stair climbers also had a slight boost in longevity. npr.org/sections/healt…

California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the most well-known version of naloxone that can save a person's life during an opioid overdose.

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California now is one of 9 states with regulations limiting health care cost increases. Consumers won’t necessarily notice the changes, but supporters say they will make a difference over time.

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“If I had one point to make, it’s the importance of nature in our efforts to combat climate change.'—California Secretary of Natural Resources, Wade Crowfoot
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With over 8,000 species of plants in California — more than half of them native to the state — it’s going to be an exciting place to experience the burst of colors from thousands of species of wildflowers the region has to offer. kqed.org/science/199179…

Research shows that two-thirds of people engaged in consensual nonmonogamy report feeling stigmatized, which inspires many people to hide that they are polyamorous because they fear negative perceptions. kqed.org/science/199246…

If you love discovering the Bay Area’s beautiful coastline, then tide pooling — exploring the tiny basins of seawater and marine life that stud the shore — is one of the most enjoyable things to do out in nature.
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Like rainbows or mirages, a green flash during sunset is another example of an optical phenomenon that occurs regularly in our daily lives yet can seem magical when you witness one yourself. kqed.org/science/199244…

“If I had one point to make,” said Wade Crowfoot, “it’s the importance of nature in our efforts to combat climate change.'
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Same-sex couples have a significant risk of exposure to the adverse effects of climate change — wildfires, floods, smoke-filled skies, drought, etc. — compared to straight couples, according to a new report by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law. kqed.org/science/199241…

Some make nests inside seashells, others tote bubbles of air on their backs. The spiders that went back to water evolved lots of slick survival strategies.

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Arizona doctors could give their patients abortions in California under a proposal announced Wednesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom as part of an effort to circumvent a ban on nearly all abortions in that state.
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Oakland voted to legitimize diverse family structures, and Berkeley is on tap to do the same. Advocates see the legal protections as a significant step to reduce stigma.
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