Category: Environment

The following images are part of an ongoing virtual postcard series by writer and photographer Diane Solomon written to her 2-year old nephew, Nanji, and those interested in exploring Silicon Valley's grassroots.

Amid increased cuts to the nation’s parks services, in California a movement is afoot to create new parks more reflective of the state’s diverse history.

Despite efforts in California to reduce air pollution, dirty crude oil is causing higher greenhouse gas emissions at oil refineries.

I know an old man who bends down low, his hands calloused and eyes going blind. He looks at the fields he worked for decades...

Writer Diane Solomon talks about the January 1st plastic bag ban hitting San Jose.

Millions of South Asians have been affected by contaminated water filled with arsenic, according to Ashok Gadgil, professor of civil and environmental engineering at UC Berkeley, during a talk here Nov. 17.

Altagracia Hernandez is raising two children with her husband on less than $2,000 a month. Access to affordable, healthy food is a challenge in East Palo Alto, Calif. and both kids are struggling with obesity.

In some of California's top strawberry-growing counties, levels of banned methyl bromide are only slightly lower than they were a decade ago.

On some farms in California, which produce half of the nation’s fruits and vegetables, the drop in undocumented immigrants can already be felt.

Pollsters say voters in Western states see protecting the environment and economic growth as linked endeavors, rather than being at odds. In their study, Latinos were found to be most willing to support conservation efforts.

The Obama administration has focused on pushing green technology development. At the Center for Employment Training (CET), students learn practical skills needed in today's job market, while learning how to work on hybrid cars and how to install solar panels.

Aghast at their carbon footprint, an environmentalist couple attempts to circumnavigate the globe without air travel.

In Northern California, being a truck driver is a common profession of choice for many South Asians. Current changes to state regulations is putting a squeeze on their ability to make a living.

With the county in a recession, it is those who are often heard the least from — youth and elders — who are baring the brunt of a deep economic crisis. The moment of dwindling resources though may by an opportunity for a now veteran youth movement to lead, not just for other youth, but for all generations.

With employment prospects looking grim, some have turned to alternative means to earn income. One young commentator writes about the craft of "scrapping" which allows her to pull in a great income — that is if she doesn't get caught.

San Jose is quickly getting the reputation of being a hub for new green jobs — solar panel installation, clean technology production, and pollution prevention. Guess that makes Shorty Fatz a sort of pioneer in the industry — he's been doing his "green job" for a long time.

As Silicon Valley high-tech firms expand their production operations across the globe, local labor leaders are building international ties to elevate global health and safety standards in the industry.