First-of-its kind, mass timber apartment high rise going up in Oakland
Construction was underway in Oakland for a first-of-its-kind high rise apartment building described as the tallest beamless mass plywood panel structure in the world.
Construction was underway in Oakland for a first-of-its-kind high rise apartment building described as the tallest beamless mass plywood panel structure in the world.
Mexico City airports shut down due to spewing ash from Popocatepetl volcano
Mexico City’s two main airports were temporarily shut down Saturday due to ash spewing from the nearby Popocatepetl volcano.
Mexico City’s two main airports were temporarily shut down Saturday due to ash spewing from the nearby Popocatepetl volcano.
Contra Costa County Health lifts health advisory from mercury spill
Contra Costa County has lifted a health advisory for downtown Martinez, eight days after a mercury spill was discovered near the Amtrak station.
Contra Costa County has lifted a health advisory for downtown Martinez, eight days after a mercury spill was discovered near the Amtrak station.
Biden plan would open leases to conservation land, not just oil and grazing
More than a century after the U.S. started selling oil leases on public lands, the Biden administration is seeking to let conservationists lease government property to restore it.
More than a century after the U.S. started selling oil leases on public lands, the Biden administration is seeking to let conservationists lease government property to restore it.
11 most endangered historic sites in the US: See preservation society’s list
From individual buildings to entire neighborhoods, a preservation society says these are the most endangered historic sites in America right now.
From individual buildings to entire neighborhoods, a preservation society says these are the most endangered historic sites in America right now.
Martinez Amtrak station to remain closed through the weekend as mercury spill cleanup continues
Health officials in Contra Costa County say they are making progress on a hazardous substance spill in Martinez, but that the downtown Amtrak station will remain closed through the weekend as cleanup continues.
Health officials in Contra Costa County say they are making progress on a hazardous substance spill in Martinez, but that the downtown Amtrak station will remain closed through the weekend as cleanup continues.
Palo Alto gas ban may keep Jose Andres from opening new restaurant
Starting this year, the city of Palo Alto has banned construction of gas lines to new buildings. And while the rule has the support of some environmentalists, it's causing problems at the Stanford Shopping Center. Lawyers for the mall say it may keep one of the world's most famous chefs from coming to town.
Starting this year, the city of Palo Alto has banned construction of gas lines to new buildings. And while the rule has the support of some environmentalists, it's causing problems at the Stanford Shopping Center. Lawyers for the mall say it may keep one of the world's most famous chefs from coming to town.
Mercury spill cleanup in Martinez could take days
The ongoing mercury spill discovered days ago in the Martinez Amtrak parking lot continued to disrupt surrounding areas Wednesday as crews worked to remove every spec of the toxic chemical.
The ongoing mercury spill discovered days ago in the Martinez Amtrak parking lot continued to disrupt surrounding areas Wednesday as crews worked to remove every spec of the toxic chemical.
Rising sea levels could submerge hundreds of Marin County homes
Marin County planners say they're already seeing some of the effects of rising sea levels and say many as 600 homes could be underwater before the end of this century.
Marin County planners say they're already seeing some of the effects of rising sea levels and say many as 600 homes could be underwater before the end of this century.
Garbage truck spread waste from Martinez mercury spill, residents advised to avoid walking parts of downtown
Contamination from the mercury spill discovered in the Martinez Amtrak parking lot on Monday is wider than initially believed, according to Contra Costa County health officials. A garbage truck inadvertently spread the hazardous waste.
Contamination from the mercury spill discovered in the Martinez Amtrak parking lot on Monday is wider than initially believed, according to Contra Costa County health officials. A garbage truck inadvertently spread the hazardous waste.
Oakland company wants to buy dog, cat poop for science
East Bay dog and cat owners might be able to turn their pet's rear ends into mini-ATM machines thanks to a local biotech firm's call for fresh fecal deposits.
East Bay dog and cat owners might be able to turn their pet's rear ends into mini-ATM machines thanks to a local biotech firm's call for fresh fecal deposits.
Santa Clara County will use drones to tackle abundance of mosquitoes this spring
Santa Clara County is employing new technology in its war on mosquitoes with drones. The drones will conduct targeted spraying of the pests starting this week.
Santa Clara County is employing new technology in its war on mosquitoes with drones. The drones will conduct targeted spraying of the pests starting this week.
Photos: 'Exceptional' drought reveals ancient Spanish village
The “shocking" images are a grim reminder that Spain's drought is "in the phase of exceptionality."
The “shocking" images are a grim reminder that Spain's drought is "in the phase of exceptionality."
California passes 1st-in-nation emission rules for trains
California approved Thursday a first-in-the-nation, ambitious rule limiting rail pollution to aggressively cut greenhouse gas emissions in the state’s latest move to establish itself as a global leader in the fight against climate change.
California approved Thursday a first-in-the-nation, ambitious rule limiting rail pollution to aggressively cut greenhouse gas emissions in the state’s latest move to establish itself as a global leader in the fight against climate change.
34th Annual Goldman Environmental Prize Ceremony returns to SF
The buzz was back at San Francisco's War Memorial Opera House. The stage was set for the 2023 Goldman Environmental Prize Ceremony.
The buzz was back at San Francisco's War Memorial Opera House. The stage was set for the 2023 Goldman Environmental Prize Ceremony.
Interesting facts about Earth Day: Who created the holiday?
The founder of Earth Day was Senator Gaylord Nelson, who was inspired to create the global observance after one of the worst ecological disasters in U.S. history.
The founder of Earth Day was Senator Gaylord Nelson, who was inspired to create the global observance after one of the worst ecological disasters in U.S. history.
California's water and snowpack Motherlode: a blessing or a curse?
California's Motherlode of water is a blessing and a curse. The California Department of Water Resources is telling the 29 public water agencies serving 27 million Californians, they will get 100% the water they request. That has not happened in 17 years.
California's Motherlode of water is a blessing and a curse. The California Department of Water Resources is telling the 29 public water agencies serving 27 million Californians, they will get 100% the water they request. That has not happened in 17 years.
California cities make up some of nation's most polluted cities, report finds
California metropolitan areas like the Bay Area, Los Angeles and Bakersfield continue to persevere as some of the nation's most air polluted cities, according to a new report from the American Lung Association.
California metropolitan areas like the Bay Area, Los Angeles and Bakersfield continue to persevere as some of the nation's most air polluted cities, according to a new report from the American Lung Association.
Deadliest volcano in Western Hemisphere shows signs of increased activity
An eruption in 1985 caused the deaths of more than 25,000 people.
An eruption in 1985 caused the deaths of more than 25,000 people.
Here's what really happens to your used clothing donations
Overall, only about 15% of used clothes and other textile waste is recycled in the U.S., according to EPA data. Here’s how to make sure your old clothes have the best impact.
Overall, only about 15% of used clothes and other textile waste is recycled in the U.S., according to EPA data. Here’s how to make sure your old clothes have the best impact.