Environment Archives - Oakland Voices

Weaker air pollution regulations harms Black women

February 12, 2026 The 19th News

Sacrificing public health regulations will disproportionately impact Black women

Oakland experienced two heat waves since July

November 18, 2024 Sydney Lester

Oakland experienced heatwaves in July and October. High temperatures leave some residents vulnerable to heat exposure.

A drone aerial shot of large pile of dark dust, which is coal, inside an open top container

SF Baykeeper Calls for Action: Submit Photo Evidence of Coal Pollution in Oakland

October 17, 2023 Momo Chang

SF Baykeeper is requesting photos of coal pollution in specific areas of Oakland to petition the US EPA for stricter regulations on uncovered coal trains, citing health risks and environmental concerns due to coal dust contamination.

a nudibranch animal with orange and glowing bluish lights on the tips

Close Up of Lake Merritt’s Biodiversity: Organisms of Oakland’s Crown Jewel

August 31, 2023 Momo Chang

Uncover the surprising and diverse ecosystem thriving inside Lake Merritt. From neon-glowing nudibranchs to gnarly tubeworms, explore the hidden marvels captured through the lens of naturalist Damon Tighe.

New “Artist As First Responder” Residencies focus on social, climate justice, and healing

August 4, 2022 Brandy Collins

Interdisciplinary independent curator artist Ashara Ekundayo stewards a myriad of artist residencies and fellowships she designed through her organization, Artist As First Responder (AAFR). Ekundayo has been creating spaces in Oakland that allow artists to

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Oakland is developing its first urban forest master plan

August 2, 2022 Iris Crawford

Lake Merritt is considered a green solace in the middle of Oakland. Besides being a cultural meeting point, it is a space with ample trees. When you’re walking down one of the paths, the trees

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Oakland Voices Alumni Update: Iris M. Crawford starts internship at InvestigateWest

October 29, 2020 Oakland Voices

Oakland Voices alumna and correspondent joins InvestigateWest’s project on decarbonizing.

Finding sustained Bay Area beauty outdoors during COVID-19

August 13, 2020 Amelah El-Amin

Observe some of the beauty in the Bay Area’s natural environment.

Nail Salon Owners’ New Strategy to Go Green & Improve Relations with Black Clients

January 23, 2013 Katherine Brown

By Katherine Brown It amazes me how priorities change as you grow older. Feats and experiences that seem so trivial now, meant the world to me as an adolescent. One activity in particular was getting