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Ezra David Romero
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Climate Reporter @KQED @KQEDscience🌊🔥🌲☀️🏳️‍🌈(he/him) Techno Boy. Contact: eromero@kqed.org

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🏳️‍🌈🌧️Fellow climate queers, I am exploring the nexus of our queerness & why we care about the climate so much for a potential series for KQED🌎

Tell me your story. How are we carrying the climate movement/making change? Is the nat stuff affecting u?

Message me: eromero@kqed.org
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🌧️Marin County Looked Like ‘a Lagoon’ After King Tides, Heavy Rain

“We’re seeing stronger storms as we go forward, and the predictions are that we are going to continue to see more intensity in the storms and wilder swings,”

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Marin County Looked Like ‘a Lagoon’ After King Tides, Heavy Rain | KQED
Flooding in Marin County this weekend foreshadows a far wetter future due to human-caused climate change.
www.kqed.org
January 6, 2026 at 4:30 PM
🎄🌧️Bay Area: You Just Might Have Yourself a Soggy, Rainy Christmas

“We’re looking at a moderate to strong atmospheric river next week, and it could be impactful to holiday travel like flight delays and slick roads."

@kqednews.kqed.org @kqedscience.bsky.social
www.kqed.org/science/1999...
Bay Area: You Just Might Have Yourself a Soggy, Rainy Christmas | KQED
The National Weather Service forecasted a wet pattern over the Golden State, and a potential atmospheric river could bring rain across the Bay Area through Christmas Day, but little snow in the Sierra...
www.kqed.org
December 16, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I am now also on the earthquake beat for @kqednews.kqed.org/ @kqedscience.bsky.social. Always looking for pitches, generally about the Bay Area/CA!

Here is my first story: Scientists Say San Ramon’s Latest Earthquake Swarm Is Normal, but Residents Are on Edge

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Scientists Say San Ramon’s Latest Earthquake Swarm Is Normal, but Residents Are on Edge | KQED
A swarm of small earthquakes jolted San Ramon over the last month. Scientists said the earthquakes are normal and aren’t indicative of the big one.
www.kqed.org
December 16, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Navy Apologizes for 11-Month Delay in Reporting Radioactive Material at Hunters Point

“I do appreciate you for owning up to the mistake, but apologies and admissions do not protect our community,” Shamman Walton

@kqednews.kqed.org @kqedscience.bsky.social
www.kqed.org/science/1999...
Navy Apologizes for 11-Month Delay in Reporting Radioactive Material at Hunters Point | KQED
The U.S. Navy apologized to city leaders Monday for waiting almost a year before disclosing that the agency found radioactive plutonium at the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard in San Francisco.
www.kqed.org
December 15, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Reposted by Ezra David Romero
In Sonoma County, CA, "two groups, Shelterwood Collective and Solar Punk Farms, are actively calling queer people back to the land, and not only to party." Uprooter @climatedaddykqed.bsky.social for @kqednews.kqed.org

www.kqed.org/arts/1398417...
A Queer Climate Movement Takes Root Along the Russian River | KQED
In Sonoma County, two collectives care for the land while cultivating joy, belonging and even magic.
www.kqed.org
December 5, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Reposted by Ezra David Romero
🌊King Tides to Flood Bay Area Shorelines This Week. Here's Where and When to Safely See Them

Beachgoers are in for some of the highest tides of the year. Tidepoolers can expect some of the lowest tides of the year.

@kqedscience.bsky.social @kqednews.kqed.org
www.kqed.org/science/1999...
King Tides to Flood Bay Area Shorelines This Week. Here's Where and When to Safely See Them | KQED
This week’s extra high tide could flood shorelines across the Bay Area, offering a preview of how rising seas could reshape the region.
www.kqed.org
December 3, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Reposted by Ezra David Romero
“The goal is to take Guerneville’s superpower of getting a ton of people here and having a great time and diverting that energy towards a climate goal,” says Nick Schwanz of Solar Punk Farms. “Our near-term goal is to feel like every year’s better than the past.” 🏳️‍🌈🌲💕
🏳️‍🌈🌲A Queer Climate Movement Takes Root Along the Russian River

“Our mission is to make the sustainability movement feel irresistible ... something you really want to do because it’s fun, sexy & interesting."

@kqedarts.bsky.social @kqedscience.bsky.social

www.kqed.org/arts/1398417...
A Queer Climate Movement Takes Root Along the Russian River | KQED
In Sonoma County, two collectives care for the land while cultivating joy, belonging and even magic.
www.kqed.org
December 1, 2025 at 6:42 PM
🏳️‍🌈🌲A Queer Climate Movement Takes Root Along the Russian River

“Our mission is to make the sustainability movement feel irresistible ... something you really want to do because it’s fun, sexy & interesting."

@kqedarts.bsky.social @kqedscience.bsky.social

www.kqed.org/arts/1398417...
A Queer Climate Movement Takes Root Along the Russian River | KQED
In Sonoma County, two collectives care for the land while cultivating joy, belonging and even magic.
www.kqed.org
December 1, 2025 at 6:37 PM
‘It’s Just Cruel’: Bay Area Parents Say Sutter Health Is Set to Halt Trans Youth Care

“I continue to be heartbroken, overwhelmed & livid. It’s the week of Thanksgiving. Everyone’s gone, and they knew that that was going to be the case.”

@kqednews.kqed.org
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‘It’s Just Cruel’: Bay Area Parents Say Sutter Health Is Set to Halt Trans Youth Care | KQED
Multiple parents say Sutter Health caregivers told them the network will end gender-affirming care to youth in December, leaving them scrambling to find new physicians for their transgender children.
www.kqed.org
November 26, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Hundreds of CA & Bay Area Hazardous Sites Could Face Future Flooding

Power plants. Sewage plants. Fossil fuel ports. Radioactively contaminated sites. These are a few of the 249 sites across the Bay Area that could flood.

@kqednews.kqed.org @kqedscience.bsky.social

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Hundreds of California and Bay Area Hazardous Sites Could Face Future Flooding | KQED
A new study warns that rising seas could flood nearly 250 Bay Area Hazardous sites, putting already vulnerable communities at greater risk of toxic exposure.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Reposted by Ezra David Romero
“My whole career, I’ve worn a bandana or sometimes a facial shroud, which was standard practice. But fires are burning thousands of homes, the contents of the homes and vehicles, and you’re sitting in that smoke for weeks at a time.” www.kqed.org/science/1999... via @climatedaddykqed.bsky.social
California Senators Demand PPE, Greater Smoke Protections for Wildland Firefighters | KQED
A new bill sponsored by Sens. Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla would explore landmark respiratory protections to shield wildland firefighters from dangerous wildfire smoke.
www.kqed.org
November 18, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Reposted by Ezra David Romero
This (Monday) Morning on @kqednews.kqed.org radio...

Teamwork makes the dream work!

KQED's Adhiti Bandlamudi and @climatedaddykqed.bsky.social joined forces to report on this situation in Suisun City.

#flooding #wetlands

www.kqed.org/news/1205234...
As Flood Risk Grows, Suisun City Weighs Annexing California Forever Land | KQED
Suisun City, one of the Bay Area’s fastest-rising sea level hot spots, is weighing whether to annex a massive inland parcel from the California Forever project to boost its tax base — and potentially ...
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November 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
☀️🌧️The Bay Area Basks in the Sun, Before an Atmospheric River Rolls in This Week

“Folks should be prepared for a wet system, we’re only expecting minor flooding concerns. We don’t anticipate any major river flooding.”

@kqedscience.bsky.social @kqednews.kqed.org

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The Bay Area Basks in the Sun, Before an Atmospheric River Rolls in This Week | KQED
After a streak of sunshine, forecasters said the skies will turn dramatically, with a 20% chance of thunderstorms across the entire Bay Area on Wednesday.
www.kqed.org
November 10, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Reposted by Ezra David Romero
“That’s really tremendous progress, especially compared to other areas of the country or other areas globally where we’re seeing #wetland loss."

KQED joined our scientists in the field with the Wetlands Regional Monitoring Program, a partnership with @sfestuary.bsky.social.
The Bay Area is more than halfway toward its goal of restoring 100,000 acres of tidal wetlands, which are a natural buffer to floodwaters from future sea level rise.

The region now boasts 57,800 acres of restored tidal marsh

@kqednews.kqed.org @kqedscience.bsky.social

www.kqed.org/science/1998...
Rising Tides Drive a Bay Area Push to Bring Back Vanished Marshlands | KQED
The region has restored nearly 58,000 acres of tidal wetlands, bringing new life to the Bay’s edge and fresh hope for flood protection.
www.kqed.org
November 5, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Hold on to Your Hat: Bay Area Feels More Gusty Winds After Atmospheric River Subsides

Wind speeds reached 82 mph in the hills of Marin County. In Hayward, a tree toppled over, smashing a car. Thousands lost power.

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www.kqed.org/science/1999...
Hold on to Your Hat: Bay Area Feels More Gusty Winds After Atmospheric River Subsides | KQED
Forecasters said high winds will linger through Wednesday evening, keeping the Bay Area on alert even as the skies begin to clear.
www.kqed.org
November 5, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Reposted by Ezra David Romero
Well, this is a shock, NOT. The U.S. Navy failed to alert the public to high levels of airborne radioactive material detected almost a year ago at the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard. www.kqed.org/science/1999... via @kqednews.kqed.org @climatedaddykqed.bsky.social
Navy Took 11 Months to Alert SF to Airborne Plutonium at Hunters Point Shipyard Site | KQED
San Francisco officials and advocates are demanding answers after the U.S. Navy failed to alert the public to high levels of airborne radioactive material found last November.
www.kqed.org
November 2, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Navy Took 11 Months to Alert SF to Airborne Plutonium at Hunters Point Shipyard

“It’s not the 1st time that the Navy has done something that is unacceptable & demonstrates their lack of concern for Bayview residents Bayview”
@kqedscience.bsky.social @kqednews.kqed.org
www.kqed.org/science/1999...
Navy Took 11 Months to Alert SF to Airborne Plutonium at Hunters Point Shipyard Site | KQED
San Francisco officials and advocates are demanding answers after the U.S. Navy failed to alert the public to high levels of airborne radioactive material found last November.
www.kqed.org
October 31, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Bay Area Teen Uses Drones to Map the Wetlands He Grew Up Loving

“I hope these maps encourage youth to come into this field and try to save their backyard. I want the next generation to be able to enjoy it.”

@kqednews.kqed.org @kqedscience.bsky.social
www.kqed.org/science/1998...
Bay Area Teen Uses Drones to Map the Wetlands He Grew Up Loving | KQED
A South Bay student uses drone technology to show what’s at stake as rising seas threaten the Bay Area wetlands that act as a natural barrier to flooding.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Reposted by Ezra David Romero
Bay water could rise by 1 foot by 2050 and more than 6 feet by the end of the century. The growing number of wetlands along the bay’s rim is just one factor… www.kqed.org/science/1998... @climatedaddykqed.bsky.social @kqednews.kqed.org
Rising Tides Drive a Bay Area Push to Bring Back Vanished Marshlands | KQED
The region has restored nearly 58,000 acres of tidal wetlands, bringing new life to the Bay’s edge and fresh hope for flood protection.
www.kqed.org
October 30, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Reposted by Ezra David Romero
#ICYMI The Bay Area is more than halfway toward its goal of restoring 100,000 acres of tidal wetlands. “That’s really tremendous progress, especially compared to other areas of the country.” www.kqed.org/science/1998... via @kqedscience.bsky.social @climatedaddykqed.bsky.social
Rising Tides Drive a Bay Area Push to Bring Back Vanished Marshlands | KQED
The region has restored nearly 58,000 acres of tidal wetlands, bringing new life to the Bay’s edge and fresh hope for flood protection.
www.kqed.org
October 29, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Reposted by Ezra David Romero
The Bay Area is more than halfway toward its goal of restoring 100,000 acres of tidal wetlands, which are a natural buffer to floodwaters from future sea level rise.

The region now boasts 57,800 acres of restored tidal marsh

@kqednews.kqed.org @kqedscience.bsky.social

www.kqed.org/science/1998...
Rising Tides Drive a Bay Area Push to Bring Back Vanished Marshlands | KQED
The region has restored nearly 58,000 acres of tidal wetlands, bringing new life to the Bay’s edge and fresh hope for flood protection.
www.kqed.org
October 29, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Reposted by Ezra David Romero