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Leslie Saul-Gershenz at one of her research study sites in the Mojave National Preserve, trying to take a picture of a Mojave desert tortoise. (Photo/Norm Gershenz)
Posted inTalking With ...

Q&A: This UC scientist is studying how solar energy affects wild bees

by Liz Harris August 24, 2022August 25, 2022

Leslie Saul-Gershenz wears a few hats, but they all involve insects — especially bees. She’s not a beekeeper, though she is fond of the arthropods. She’s studied them for 25 […]

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At every level, Jews must push investors to leave behind fossil fuels

by Chloe Maxmin and Forward July 21, 2022
Activists with the Jewish climate change group Dayenu at a New York City event in April 2021. (Photo/JTA-Gili Getz)
Posted inLocal Voice

This Passover we’re targeting BlackRock’s ‘schmutzy’ climate record in S.F.

Gaby Cohen by Gaby Cohen April 11, 2022April 11, 2022
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Ben Sales by Ben Sales and JTA November 7, 2019November 7, 2019
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