/ Bay Area Content for ºÙºÙÊÓƵ en /news/coal-train-pollution-increases-health-risks-and-disparities The first health impact study of coal train pollution centers on the San Francisco Bay Area, with ºÙºÙÊÓƵ scientists finding communities near passing coal trains suffer worse health outcomes. April 18, 2024 - 11:00am Katherine E Kerlin /news/coal-train-pollution-increases-health-risks-and-disparities /news/sea-level-rise-and-governance-gap-san-francisco-bay-area <p>Most San Francisco Bay Area policymakers understand that sea-level rise is a serious threat to the region, agree that preparing for it should be a priority, and have a basic understanding of solutions that would help the region adapt to sea-level rise.</p> <p>But they do not agree on who should lead a coordinated planning effort to address it. A visioning task force could help move the process forward, according to a report from the University of California, Davis, which analyzes this governance gap&nbsp;and suggests steps forward.&nbsp;</p> June 27, 2017 - 4:12pm Katherine E Kerlin /news/sea-level-rise-and-governance-gap-san-francisco-bay-area