For most of us who aren’t billionaires, it’s always baffling that such wealthy people *cough Jeff Bezos* can sit atop giant sums of money without donating a decent chunk of it to help improve the world. But then there’s Chuck Feeney. If you’re aren’t familiar with Feeney, … [Read more...] about Meet Chuck Feeney, the billionaire who has given away all his money
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Blue whales gather in record numbers off San Francisco coast
Blue whales, the largest animals on Earth, like to gather off the coast of San Francisco to feed on krill in the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary. Right now, they are showing up in potentially record breaking numbers. Just 30 miles offshore from San Francisco, 47 … [Read more...] about Blue whales gather in record numbers off San Francisco coast
As part of reforms, San Francisco police won’t respond to non-criminal calls
Cities across the US are finally seeing some tangible police reform and defunding changes. San Francisco is joining the movement with their recent announcement that police officers will be replaced with trained, unarmed professionals to respond to calls for help on non-criminal … [Read more...] about As part of reforms, San Francisco police won’t respond to non-criminal calls
The ban of private cars on San Francisco’s busiest street is now underway
Just a couple months ago we wrote about San Francisco’s grand plan to ban cars from Market Street—the notoriously congested spine of the city. But the thing about plans is that it’s always a question as to whether or not they’ll actually come to fruition. The good news is that … [Read more...] about The ban of private cars on San Francisco’s busiest street is now underway
Have your food and support it too: SF’s new optional tax funds regenerative farming
If you live in California, you may begin to see an optional surcharge on your restaurant checks. The one percent tax is not mandatory, but it can make your meal more sustainable. The new surcharge profits are going to Restore California, a division of a non-profit which … [Read more...] about Have your food and support it too: SF’s new optional tax funds regenerative farming
