@StarkKev

Senior editor @KQEDScience covering California environment, energy and climate.

 San Francisco, CA
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Joined December 2014
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Big story out for me today. What's in fleece and what's it doing to our bodies and environment? I hope you'll read! Pls read the *whole thing* before forming conclusions or commenting! If you enjoy reading it, please share: kqed.org/science/1996394/cud…

Cuddly but Costly: The Unseen Dangers of Fleece in Kids Clothes and Toys | KQED

Each week, the average person is estimated to ingest up to the weight of a credit card in microplastics. What could I do for my family?

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How is CA's first big atmospheric river affecting you, your home, your cars, your commutes, etc.? Show me & @kqedscience @kqednews in pictures/video!
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Large fire in Oakland near Keller Av 580 exit. First responders dousing water in residential area. ⁦@KQEDnews⁩
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🌍 Join us for a Science Fair all about climate adaptation! UC Berkeley scientists and KQED journalists pair up to teach parents and kids about the changing climate and lead them through interactive activities. 🌟 Aug 21, 2024, 6 PM @ KQED 🎟️ Get tickets: kqed.org/event/4422
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Schools in Deep Water: Bay Area Faces Uphill Battle Against Climate Change The “razor-thin margin” between dry land and the bay will become even slimmer as seas rise, said Patrick Barnard w/USGS. @katieworth @KQEDnews @KQEDscience @ClimateCentral kqed.org/science/1993783/sch…

Schools in Deep Water: Bay Area Faces Uphill Battle Against Climate Change | KQED

More than 50 Bay Area public schools already face flood risk as the effects of human-caused climate change raise water levels in San Francisco Bay.

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See Which Bay Area Schools Are at Risk From Rising Seas “The biggest risk to these🏫is that they’re in areas w/high groundwater, & they get flooding when it’s a combo of a high tide and heavy🌧️,” @kzhill @KQEDnews @kqedscience @climatecentral @katieworth kqed.org/science/1993798/see…

See Which Bay Area Schools Are at Risk From Rising Seas | KQED

Fifty-two Bay Area public schools sit so close to high-tide line that they’re already at risk of being inundated with ocean and groundwater. And the risk will grow as seas continue to rise, according...

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David Eleazer lost his pups while evacuating the #parkfire. “They were confused and took off. I had to leave eventually to escape.” It’s the 2nd fire he’s had to evacuate from in 5 years. The 1st he lost everything. He’s not sure about his home in the timberline. @kqednews
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California has arguably never had so much momentum on its climate goals as it does right now. But a 2nd term -- Trump vs. California 2.0 -- would almost certainly be a vicious legal rematch that would be harder for CA this time. Hope you'll read. kqed.org/news/11997168/calif…

California Largely Won Its Climate Fight With Trump. Round 2 Could Be Tougher | KQED

California has arguably never had so much momentum on its climate goals. However, a second term for former President Donald Trump would almost certainly be a vicious legal rematch.

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Replying to @KQED
@KQED officially extends this invitation to @KamalaHarris and @realDonaldTrump
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@lrozen24 Jul 2024
Harris should counter that she will agree to a debate moderated by the San Francisco NPR affiliate
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What do exploding stars sound like? Here's one jazzy, peaceful interpretation, made by a smart high schooler who graduated today. She's headed for a dual major in astrophysics and music composition and I wish her the very best of luck: kqed.org/science/1993190/if-…

If Exploding Stars Made Music, They'd Sound Like This | KQED

Vanya Agrawal’s sonification project earned a spot at an international science fair this past spring.

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Aftermath near Vernalis Rd from the Corral Fire, a wildfire that started Saturday afternoon near the city of Tracy. CalFire reports that the fire has burned 14,000 acres and is 30% contained. @KQEDnews
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Hey friends! I'll be on KQED's Forum this morning at 9 a.m. with a great panel of experts talking about California's insurance woes and the State's plans to improve them. Got questions about your insurance? Call in: (866) 733-6786 Write: [email protected] Tweet/X: @KQEDForum
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KQED News@KQEDnews11 May 2024
Dozens of malnourished and injured brown pelicans are turning up along the Northern California coastline. Experts are unsure as to why. kqed.org/science/1992713/sic…

Sick Brown Pelicans Are Turning Up Along the Coast — and We Don't Know Why | KQED

International Bird Rescue has recovered dozens of emaciated brown pelicans already.

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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 🍷&🍺
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Had a great time chatting yesterday w/ @WadeCrowfoot of the @CalNatResources for @climateone & @SFClimateWeek. We talked about wildfires, 30x30 and (most importantly?) I asked if the state can PLEASE have more 🏕️campgrounds 🏕️ Our convo is here: youtube.com/watch?v=DgenXr7D…
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California’s Commercial Salmon Season Is Closed Again This Year “We hope the decision gives the benefit to the fish so they can rebuild themselves and be available for fisheries in future years,” Robin Ehlke @PacificCouncil @kqednews @KQEDscience kqed.org/science/1992309/cal…

California’s Commercial Salmon Season Is Closed Again This Year | KQED

Fishery managers announced a closure of the state’s commercial salmon fishing season for the second year in a row due to low fish populations.

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Kevin Stark retweeted
Jan Null@ggweather8 Apr 2024
Max partial eclipse of 34% over Half Moon Bay, with several bonus sunspots.
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#WaitWut Why Is Alameda County Considering Repealing its #Fracking Ban? buff.ly/49l32p2 via @KQEDScience @StarkKev
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San Francisco will continue enforcing its gas ban in new buildings despite Berkeley’s plan to repeal similar rules, per @RafaelMandelman. “No one has come to us asking us to change or repeal our law." kqed.org/science/1992085/san… @KQEDnews @KQEDscience

San Francisco Will Continue Enforcing New-Building Gas Ban Despite Berkeley's Repeal of Similar...

San Francisco officials told KQED that the city would continue prohibiting gas hookups in new housing and commercial construction, even after Berkeley agreed last week to stop enforcing its hard-fo...

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100% of statewide April 1 avg #snow water equivalent has been reached in California! Dry conditions are expected to persist for the next 7-10 days but it is great to come off the heels of a massive winter and into another where our snowpack has hit average! #CAwx #CAwater
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