2 of 5 Bay Area refineries to stop making gasoline
The Phillips 66 and Marathon Petroleum are permanently converting their East Bay refineries to produce renewable, bio-based diesel fuel from plant-based materials.
The Phillips 66 and Marathon Petroleum are permanently converting their East Bay refineries to produce renewable, bio-based diesel fuel from plant-based materials.
Hundreds of earthquakes rattle summit of Kilauea volcano in Hawaii
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has closed some parking areas and trails around Kilauea due to an increase in seismic activity.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has closed some parking areas and trails around Kilauea due to an increase in seismic activity.
2023 on track to become Earth's warmest year on record after shattering September temperature records
"Since June, the world has experienced unprecedented heat on land and sea. The temperature anomalies are enormous – far bigger than anything we have ever seen in the past," WMO officials said.
"Since June, the world has experienced unprecedented heat on land and sea. The temperature anomalies are enormous – far bigger than anything we have ever seen in the past," WMO officials said.
Helicopter Hunt: California residents horrified by plan to curb island's deer population, 'violent and ugly'
A nonprofit wants sharpshooters in helicopters to kill over 2,000 invasive deer living on Catalina Island.
A nonprofit wants sharpshooters in helicopters to kill over 2,000 invasive deer living on Catalina Island.
Friday last day to apply for state funding for electric school buses
The state is offering $150 million to school districts to replace old diesel school buses with zero-emission school buses. September 29 is the last day for school districts to apply for the grant.
The state is offering $150 million to school districts to replace old diesel school buses with zero-emission school buses. September 29 is the last day for school districts to apply for the grant.
Louisiana governor requests federal help as Mississippi River saltwater intrusion threatens drinking water
Without enough freshwater flow, seawater is making its way up the Mississippi River and is expected to reach New Orleans by mid-October.
Without enough freshwater flow, seawater is making its way up the Mississippi River and is expected to reach New Orleans by mid-October.
First flock of California condors seen in East Bay in over 100 years
For the first time in a hundred years, a flock of California condors was tracked in Contra Costa County in the area of Mount Diablo range.
For the first time in a hundred years, a flock of California condors was tracked in Contra Costa County in the area of Mount Diablo range.
3rd consecutive day of unhealthy air hangs over Bay Area
Bay Area continues to be affected by haze and poor air quality from wildfires burning in the north.
Bay Area continues to be affected by haze and poor air quality from wildfires burning in the north.
Bay Area experiencing smoky conditions due to wildfires
Look just about any direction, and you will see the thick haze resting over the Bay Area, smoke blowing southward from wildfires burning in far Northern California and Oregon.
Look just about any direction, and you will see the thick haze resting over the Bay Area, smoke blowing southward from wildfires burning in far Northern California and Oregon.
South Bay air quality suffers under smoky haze due to wildfires
South Bay air quality suffers as smoke from wildfires hundreds of miles away hangs over the region.
South Bay air quality suffers as smoke from wildfires hundreds of miles away hangs over the region.
Air quality plummets in Bay Area due to wildfire smoke
Worsening air quality in the Bay Area due to wildfires in Northern California and Oregon led authorities to issue a Spare the Air alert for Wednesday and Thursday.
Worsening air quality in the Bay Area due to wildfires in Northern California and Oregon led authorities to issue a Spare the Air alert for Wednesday and Thursday.
Starbucks to overhaul iconic cup, citing sustainability and concerns for the environment
For a generation and more, Starbucks’ throwaway cup has been a cornerstone of consumer society, first in the United States and then globally.
For a generation and more, Starbucks’ throwaway cup has been a cornerstone of consumer society, first in the United States and then globally.
Some cleaning products, including ‘green’ ones, emit hazardous chemicals, study finds
Scientists at the Environmental Working Group found that fragrance-free “green” cleaning products produced the least amount of hazardous chemicals on average.
Scientists at the Environmental Working Group found that fragrance-free “green” cleaning products produced the least amount of hazardous chemicals on average.
Air pollution from wildfires linked to dementia cases, study says
Particulate pollution comes from several sources, not just wildfires, but the study identified particulates from wildfires and agriculture as the sources linked to dementia cases.
Particulate pollution comes from several sources, not just wildfires, but the study identified particulates from wildfires and agriculture as the sources linked to dementia cases.
NASA releases first images from pollution-monitoring satellite in space
NASA has shared this week the first images from TEMPO, the agency’s first space-based instrument designed to continuously measure air quality over North America, and do so with the resolution of a few square miles.
NASA has shared this week the first images from TEMPO, the agency’s first space-based instrument designed to continuously measure air quality over North America, and do so with the resolution of a few square miles.
Air quality advisory issued through Thursday due to wild fire smoke
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality advisory through Thursday because of the continued impact of smoke from wildfires in Northern California and Oregon.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality advisory through Thursday because of the continued impact of smoke from wildfires in Northern California and Oregon.
Spare the Air alert issued due to unhealthy smog levels
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued a Spare the Air alert for Wednesday because of a forecast of unhealthy smog levels in the region.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued a Spare the Air alert for Wednesday because of a forecast of unhealthy smog levels in the region.
Valley Water to pay unhoused residents to keep encampments clean
The largest water provider in the South Bay is initiating measures to maintain cleanliness in waterways and prevent waste accumulation.
The largest water provider in the South Bay is initiating measures to maintain cleanliness in waterways and prevent waste accumulation.
Air quality advisory extended due to wildfire smoke
Smoke from wildfires in Northern California and Oregon prompted the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) to extend an air quality advisory for a fifth consecutive day.
Smoke from wildfires in Northern California and Oregon prompted the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) to extend an air quality advisory for a fifth consecutive day.
Worried by summer's disasters and extreme weather? Climate scientists have advice
Tips on how you can actively combat climate change.
Tips on how you can actively combat climate change.