Are you breaking the law if you warm up your car in your state?
While there is no national law against idling a vehicle, some states have anti-idling laws to prevent air pollution. The punishment and exact anti-idling measures vary from state to state, and even city or county, with penalties ranging from fines to written warnings.
While there is no national law against idling a vehicle, some states have anti-idling laws to prevent air pollution. The punishment and exact anti-idling measures vary from state to state, and even city or county, with penalties ranging from fines to written warnings.
The last 12 months on Earth were the hottest ever recorded, analysis shows
A new report finds that burning gasoline, coal, and natural gas and other human activities are to blame for the unnatural warming.
A new report finds that burning gasoline, coal, and natural gas and other human activities are to blame for the unnatural warming.
Renewed push for all-lane freeway tolls in the Bay Area
Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) officials believe that applying market principles of supply and demand to freeway driving could potentially result in tolls for all lanes, with the aim of reducing congestion and curbing carbon emissions.
Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) officials believe that applying market principles of supply and demand to freeway driving could potentially result in tolls for all lanes, with the aim of reducing congestion and curbing carbon emissions.
Groundbreaking theory emerges about what really killed the dinosaurs
Researchers have a new working theory as to what killed the dinosaurs after studying sediment layers in North Dakota.
Researchers have a new working theory as to what killed the dinosaurs after studying sediment layers in North Dakota.
'Barbie-pink' salt pond in the South Bay is for your eyes only
Once something gains traction on social media, its surging popularity often turns into a hazard.
Once something gains traction on social media, its surging popularity often turns into a hazard.
Tropical skin disease carried by sand flies now in US
A recent study reveals the bite of a sand fly can cause a skin infection.
A recent study reveals the bite of a sand fly can cause a skin infection.
Americans are still putting too much food into landfills. Local officials seek EPA's help
A pair of recent reports from the Environmental Protection Agency put striking numbers on America's problem with food waste.
A pair of recent reports from the Environmental Protection Agency put striking numbers on America's problem with food waste.
Video: Governor Newsom takes down a kid during basketball game in Beijing
Video of California Gov. Gavin Newsom accidentally toppling over a child while playing basketball with a group of young students at a Beijing elementary school has been getting a lot of attention on social media.
Video of California Gov. Gavin Newsom accidentally toppling over a child while playing basketball with a group of young students at a Beijing elementary school has been getting a lot of attention on social media.
Scientists calculate Earth will likely cross crucial warming threshold in early 2029
In a little more than five years – sometime in early 2029 – the world will likely be unable to stay below the internationally agreed temperature limit for global warming if it continues to burn fossil fuels at its current rate.
In a little more than five years – sometime in early 2029 – the world will likely be unable to stay below the internationally agreed temperature limit for global warming if it continues to burn fossil fuels at its current rate.
Conservationists want to turn golf courses into open spaces
Conservationists want to turn golf courses back into open green spaces across the country.
Conservationists want to turn golf courses back into open green spaces across the country.
California to dump millions of fruit flies into this LA neighborhood and surrounding areas
The Mediterranean fruit flies will soon be all the buzz in Los Angeles.
The Mediterranean fruit flies will soon be all the buzz in Los Angeles.
Energy Secretary Granholm visits SLAC Lab, celebrates advancements in tech for clean energy
The US Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm visited the SLAC National Accelerator Lab in Menlo Park on Thursday to celebrate the new X-ray laser.
The US Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm visited the SLAC National Accelerator Lab in Menlo Park on Thursday to celebrate the new X-ray laser.
'Acapulco has been destroyed': Hurricane Otis blamed for 27 deaths as survivors recover from historic storm
Acapulco, known as the Pearl of the Pacific, is recovering after being pummeled by deadly Hurricane Otis, the most powerful storm on record for the Pacific coast of Mexico.
Acapulco, known as the Pearl of the Pacific, is recovering after being pummeled by deadly Hurricane Otis, the most powerful storm on record for the Pacific coast of Mexico.
Climate activists occupy Wells Fargo lobby in San Francisco
Climate activists occupied the lobby of a Wells Fargo office building in San Francisco's Financial District on Thursday morning.
Climate activists occupied the lobby of a Wells Fargo office building in San Francisco's Financial District on Thursday morning.
San Jose named Bay Area's greenest, most sustainable city
There were four Bay Area cities in the top ten on this list, but it was San Jose that scored the highest when it comes to having cleaner and more sustainable living.
There were four Bay Area cities in the top ten on this list, but it was San Jose that scored the highest when it comes to having cleaner and more sustainable living.
Yountville's boil water order lifted after officials say water supply is safe
The town of Yountville said at 3:08 p.m. Sunday it lifted the mandatory order for residents to boil water before consumption that was issued Friday after E. coli was detected in the municipal water supply.
The town of Yountville said at 3:08 p.m. Sunday it lifted the mandatory order for residents to boil water before consumption that was issued Friday after E. coli was detected in the municipal water supply.
New vaccine expected to give endangered California condors protection against deadly bird flu
Antibodies found in early results of a historic new vaccine trial are expected to give endangered California condors at least partial protection from the deadliest strain of avian influenza in U.S. history.
Antibodies found in early results of a historic new vaccine trial are expected to give endangered California condors at least partial protection from the deadliest strain of avian influenza in U.S. history.
Beer shortage could be brewing based on climate change, study suggests
A recent study implies that climate change may impact the taste of one of the world's most popular beverages.
A recent study implies that climate change may impact the taste of one of the world's most popular beverages.
Too Good to Go app sells day-old food at steep discount to fight waste
Bakeries, which typically offer "surprise" bags filled with the day’s leftover pastries and breads, have been among the more popular choices for app users.
Bakeries, which typically offer "surprise" bags filled with the day’s leftover pastries and breads, have been among the more popular choices for app users.
Toyota, Idemitsu partner to produce EV batteries that can be quickly charged, more affordable
Idemitsu, mostly a Japanese petroleum company, has partnered with Toyota to bring extra long-range EVs to market beginning in 2027.
Idemitsu, mostly a Japanese petroleum company, has partnered with Toyota to bring extra long-range EVs to market beginning in 2027.