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State Artificial Turf Study May Be Flawed

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:13:07 GMT

They are all over the Bay Area: artificial turf athletic fields. And they're popular with schools and kids. But the state has been conducting a study to see if they are safe. In a follow-up CBS 5 Green Beat investigation, Jeffrey Schaub reveals that very study may be seriously flawed.

Lean & Green: Tips To Save Money & The Planet

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:27:56 GMT

You can actually save a lot of money by going green! It makes sense if you think about it- it's all about using less stuff, re-using things, and avoiding waste. There are simple things you can do that will make a difference. Here are some tips to show you how you can save money and the planet at the same time. We call it Lean and Green...

Cleanup Winds Down In SF Bay Oil Spill

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:43:07 GMT

The tanker that leaked hundreds of gallons of oil into the San Francisco Bay last week has departed from Pier 80 in San Francisco and crews on Friday were continuing to wind down their response to the spill, a U.S. Coast Guard lieutenant said.

Marin High School's Trees Get Reprieve From Axe

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:46:33 GMT

A beloved pair of old palm trees at a Marin County high school campus has received a temporary reprieve from a death sentence.

Shell Oil To Pay CA $19.5M In Environmental Fines

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:05:15 GMT

Shell Oil Co. has been ordered to pay $19.5 million to the state for environmental violations at gas stations around California. The findings come after the Attorney General's Office launched an investigation in 2006 of 1,000 gas stations that found "numerous violations." Many dealt with failure to properly monitor underground storage tanks and spill alarm systems.

Hotly Contested Climate Bill Pushed Through Panel

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:30:54 GMT

Democrats have ignored a Republican boycott and pushed a climate bill through a key committee by a 10 to 1 vote. Committee Chairman Barbara Boxer had delayed the crucial vote for days because of a Republican protest over whether the cost of the legislation had been fully examined.

Landmark Bill To Overhaul CA Water System Passes

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:01:02 GMT

California lawmakers on Wednesday passed an $11.1 billion overhaul of the state's antiquated water system in a bid to supply a soaring population while preserving a fragile environment.

Study: Bay Area Housing, Transportation Costs High

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:02:33 GMT

A new study said the average San Francisco Bay Area household spends so much of its income on housing and transportation, that here's not much money left for other basic needs. A report by the Urban Land Institute found area households spend on average $41,420 per year, or about 59 percent of the area's median household income, on housing costs and getting around.

Calif. Lawmakers Make Progress Toward Water Deal

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:44:50 GMT

Lawmakers moved closer Tuesday in their effort to alleviate California's water woes but passage of a comprehensive fix was far from assured. The challenge to overhaul the state's decades old-water system has tormented lawmakers for years as California's population has grown and environmental conditions have worsened.

Cleanup Of Lost Fishing Gear Near Monterey

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:03:52 GMT

Hundreds of pounds of commercial fishing gear are lost off the Monterey coast each year, killing wildlife. But a new underwater program using a robotic vehicle plans to change that.