EPA’s research and development office eliminated; thousands laid off
The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is eliminating its research and development arm and reducing agency staff by thousands of employees.
The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is eliminating its research and development arm and reducing agency staff by thousands of employees.
Greenland village comes face-to-face with a giant iceberg
Photos released by the town in Greenland show giant wedges of ice towering over homes, businesses and boats.
Photos released by the town in Greenland show giant wedges of ice towering over homes, businesses and boats.
Supergoop reaches $350K settlement in South Bay court over 'misleading' sunscreen claims
The lawsuit was filed over claims about chemical sunscreens claiming to be healthy for reefs. I
The lawsuit was filed over claims about chemical sunscreens claiming to be healthy for reefs. I
Yosemite National Park to open all campgrounds for first time in 6 years
Officials noted that reservations are required at all campgrounds through October. They urged visitors to make reservations as soon as possible.
Officials noted that reservations are required at all campgrounds through October. They urged visitors to make reservations as soon as possible.
See it: Shark falls out of sky on unsuspecting disc golfers in South Carolina
The unexpected disc golf hazard was actually a bird's lost lunch.
The unexpected disc golf hazard was actually a bird's lost lunch.
1st Spare the Air alert of the year issued in Bay Area to accompany Friday's heat wave
Air quality officials have issued the first Spare the Air alert of the year for ozone in the Bay Area for Friday, when triple-digit inland temperatures are expected to combine with motor vehicle exhaust to create high levels of the harmful pollutant.
Air quality officials have issued the first Spare the Air alert of the year for ozone in the Bay Area for Friday, when triple-digit inland temperatures are expected to combine with motor vehicle exhaust to create high levels of the harmful pollutant.
California's $2,000 e-bike voucher sign-up goes for round 2
It's back. California's popular $2,000 e-bike voucher program is set to hold its much-anticipated voucher giveaway on Thursday night.
It's back. California's popular $2,000 e-bike voucher program is set to hold its much-anticipated voucher giveaway on Thursday night.
Newsom to sue Trump after Senate blocks California EV rules
The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted to block a California clean air rule that would ban the sale of gas-powered cars by 2035. But before lawmakers even took that vote, California Governor Gavin Newsom was already fighting back.
The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted to block a California clean air rule that would ban the sale of gas-powered cars by 2035. But before lawmakers even took that vote, California Governor Gavin Newsom was already fighting back.
California officials seek help from Trump amid threat to avocado crops
California officials are appealing to President Donald Trump for help with a possible fruit infestation that threatens the avocado crop.
California officials are appealing to President Donald Trump for help with a possible fruit infestation that threatens the avocado crop.
California's e-bike program to give away more $2K vouchers, in a ‘revamped’ process
Next week, residents will have another shot at receiving up to $2,000 toward a new e-bike under a wildly popular state program that ended up abruptly canceling its last sign-up session amid extreme demand.
Next week, residents will have another shot at receiving up to $2,000 toward a new e-bike under a wildly popular state program that ended up abruptly canceling its last sign-up session amid extreme demand.
Bay Area beach ranked as bacteria 'hot spot'
We've reported on this before, but unfortunately for beach-goers, a popular Bay Area beach has once again made this top 10 list for the wrong reasons.
We've reported on this before, but unfortunately for beach-goers, a popular Bay Area beach has once again made this top 10 list for the wrong reasons.
Following glitch, California's popular e-bike $2,000 voucher program has a new date
After a technical problem prompted the abrupt cancellation of the last application window, a new date has been set for California’s wildly popular e-bike voucher incentive, with additional funding to boost the program.
After a technical problem prompted the abrupt cancellation of the last application window, a new date has been set for California’s wildly popular e-bike voucher incentive, with additional funding to boost the program.
Underwater volcano off Oregon's coast inching closer to eruption, scientists say
While scientists don't have an exact timeline of when the volcano could erupt, they say it's likely to happen before the end of the year.
While scientists don't have an exact timeline of when the volcano could erupt, they say it's likely to happen before the end of the year.
Technical problems cancel highly anticipated $2,000 e-bike voucher drawing
California's $2,000 e-bike voucher give-away is being held Tuesday night, and applicants have a one-hour window to sign up.
California's $2,000 e-bike voucher give-away is being held Tuesday night, and applicants have a one-hour window to sign up.
San Francisco unveils 1st EV curbside charging stations through grant program
New curbside chargers for electric vehicles are in place in San Francisco, as part of a program to bring innovators to San Francisco called Yes SF.
New curbside chargers for electric vehicles are in place in San Francisco, as part of a program to bring innovators to San Francisco called Yes SF.
Californians can get $2K toward a new e-bike. Tips on how you can take advantage
California’s hugely popular e-bike voucher program is returning next week for round two, with new rules in place designed to help provide fair distribution and equal access to potential applicants.
California’s hugely popular e-bike voucher program is returning next week for round two, with new rules in place designed to help provide fair distribution and equal access to potential applicants.
'Kiss of death': 84% of world's coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record
Coral reefs are sometimes dubbed “rainforests of the sea" — approximately 25% of all marine species can be found in, on and around coral reefs.
Coral reefs are sometimes dubbed “rainforests of the sea" — approximately 25% of all marine species can be found in, on and around coral reefs.
Contra Costa County's $19-million EPA grant abruptly canceled by Trump administration
The Trump administration has abruptly canceled more than 100 EPA Community Change grants nationwide, including a $19.1 million grant to Contra Costa County for community projects that were already approved by the EPA in January.
The Trump administration has abruptly canceled more than 100 EPA Community Change grants nationwide, including a $19.1 million grant to Contra Costa County for community projects that were already approved by the EPA in January.
Al Gore criticizes Trump administration at San Francisco Climate Week kickoff
At the launch of San Francisco Climate Week, former Vice President Al Gore criticized the Trump administration for rolling back climate progress and called for urgent collective action, warning that the fossil fuel industry remains a major obstacle to a clean energy future.
At the launch of San Francisco Climate Week, former Vice President Al Gore criticized the Trump administration for rolling back climate progress and called for urgent collective action, warning that the fossil fuel industry remains a major obstacle to a clean energy future.
Trump administration opens up over half of national forests for logging
A new directive from the Trump administration will open up more logging in national forests.
A new directive from the Trump administration will open up more logging in national forests.