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San Francisco Fights Coronavirus By Finding the Homeless a Home

David Baker Nic Querolo

March 23, 2020 |

Bloomberg |

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Response Location: United States, San Francisco, California

Recognizing the unique vulnerability of its homeless population to the coronavirus outbreak, San Francisco is transforming motels and hotels into makeshift and spacious shelters. The city must act fast to protect a homeless population that has soared to over 8,000 residents in recent years amid an ongoing tech boom, officials and community leaders say.

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California slashes emissions, hits major greenhouse gas goal years early

David Baker

July 12, 2018 |

San Francisco Chronicle |

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Response Location: United States, California

Due in large part to the expanded use of renewable energy and decreased use of natural gas, California was able to cut greenhouse gas emissions significantly and ahead of their scheduled goal.

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