Climate change likely to worsen despite worldwide pledges to cut carbon emissions, report finds
A new report said global temperatures could rise to a dangerous level by 2100 despite pledges from governments worldwide to limit carbon emissions.
California Energy Commission proposes steering new homes from gas appliances
California’s energy policy and planning agency wants to transition new homes away from gas-powered appliances.
Tesla settles $1M penalty for air quality violations at Fremont factory
Officials from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District said Friday that Tesla, Inc., has agreed to pay a $1 million penalty and install a solar roof project to settle air quality violations at its Fremont automobile factory.
Zero-emission, hydrogen-powered catamaran visits San Francisco's Pier 9
The San Francisco Bay has an unusual visitor in port for the next week. It's the Energy Observer, a one-of-a-kind vessel that is zero-emission and hydrogen-powered.
Utilities in Sonoma, Marin counties ask customers to reduce water use by 20 percent
Eight public water utilities in Sonoma and Marin counties have called on customers to voluntarily reduce their water usage by 20 percent as the region faces worsening drought conditions.
EPA proposes phaseout of greenhouse gas coolants used in refrigerators, air conditioners
In the first Biden administration rule aimed at combating climate change, the Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to phase down production and use of hydrofluorocarbons, highly potent greenhouse gases commonly used in refrigerators and air conditioners.
Volunteers, local officials join for large cleanup of San Jose's Coyote Creek
A big cleanup effort Saturday along San Jose’s heavily polluted Coyote Creek included volunteers, city and county officials, community groups, and other agencies.
People of color more exposed than whites to air pollution, study finds
Researchers found that on average Black, Hispanic and Asian people were exposed to higher than average levels of fine particle pollution, while white people were subjected to lower than average levels.
Elon Musk offers $100M to inventors who can remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
It’s a process known as carbon capture, and it’s already possible — though it’s expensive and not presently commercially viable.
California governor seeks ban on new fracking by 2024
Environmental advocates have long sought to banish fracking because of its harmful effects on the environment and public health.
Disney World to power up to 40% of theme park energy needs with new solar facilities
Plans also include solar canopies at Disneyland Paris that will provide shelter for 9,500 guest vehicles, a facility that will power ~70% of Castaway Cay, Disney Cruise Line’s private island in The Bahamas.
Bay Area conservationists say region much healthier, but more action required to save the earth
People who make their livings fighting to protect the Bay Area say the region is a lot healthier than it was when Earth Day began in the 1970s.
At Earth Day summit, China, Russia join US vowing emission cuts
The leaders of Russia and China have put aside their raw-worded disputes with U.S. President Joe Biden long enough to pledge international cooperation on cutting climate-wrecking coal and petroleum emissions.
Dalai Lama, 100 other Nobel Prize winners call on world leaders to phase out fossil fuels
The Dalai Lama and 100 other Nobel Prize laureates urged world leaders in an open letter to end the expansion of coal, oil and gas production in an effort to tackle the climate crisis.
12 governors urge Biden to back phasing out gas-powered vehicle sales in US by 2035
Governors from a dozen U.S. states called on President Joe Biden to back phasing out the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035, and medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles by 2045.
Biden will pledge to cut US greenhouse gas emissions by at least half by 2030 at virtual climate summit
President Joe Biden will pledge to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions at least in half by 2030 as he convenes a virtual climate summit with 40 world leaders.
US, China agree to combat climate change with 'urgency'
The United States and China, the world’s two biggest carbon polluters, have agreed to cooperate with other countries to curb climate change.
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland establishes climate change task force, revokes several Trump-era orders
U.S. Dept. of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland established a task force this week to prioritize action on climate change. Her order also revoked several Trump-era orders that she said did not align with the department’s mission.
Lyrid meteor shower to light up night sky in April — here’s how to watch
Calling all stargazers: The first major meteor shower of the year — the Lyrids — will occur in mid-April and is expected to light up the evening sky with a dazzling display.
NASA satellite data could detect volcanic unrest years before eruptions
The key to prediction lies in subtle increases in radiant heat flux