Time flies: Google Earth Timelapse feature shows your town change over 37 years
“We hope that this perspective of the planet will ground debates, encourage discovery and shift perspectives about some of our most pressing global issues,” Google said.
“We hope that this perspective of the planet will ground debates, encourage discovery and shift perspectives about some of our most pressing global issues,” Google said.
Starbucks offering free reusable cups. Here’s how to get one
Starbucks said eligible customers will be able to receive a free reusable cup in honor of Earth Day.
Starbucks said eligible customers will be able to receive a free reusable cup in honor of Earth Day.
California plan aims to triple sale of electric cars by 2026
California wants electric vehicle sales to triple in the next four years to 35% of all new car purchases, an aggressive target set as part of the goal to phase out the sale of gas-powered cars by the middle of next decade.
California wants electric vehicle sales to triple in the next four years to 35% of all new car purchases, an aggressive target set as part of the goal to phase out the sale of gas-powered cars by the middle of next decade.
National Park Week: Free entry for all on April 16
Enter any national park for free this Saturday to kick off the start of National Park Week.
Enter any national park for free this Saturday to kick off the start of National Park Week.
Residents shocked to find aquatic fern completely covering Tilden Regional Park's Lake Anza
People hoping to cool off or enjoy the scenery at Lake Anza at Tilden Regional Park were shocked to find it blanketed in some sort of green and brown plant.
People hoping to cool off or enjoy the scenery at Lake Anza at Tilden Regional Park were shocked to find it blanketed in some sort of green and brown plant.
Nissan and NASA teaming up for 'game changing' electric car batteries
Nissan said the new state battery will replace lithium-ion batteries now in use. This new battery is also stable enough to be used in pacemakers.
Nissan said the new state battery will replace lithium-ion batteries now in use. This new battery is also stable enough to be used in pacemakers.
Invasive ‘jumping worms’ spreading across US
The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association said that the worms are spreading through the transfer of mulch, compost, leaf litter and plants.
The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association said that the worms are spreading through the transfer of mulch, compost, leaf litter and plants.
Climate change: Earth will be 'unlivable' if emissions don't fall faster, UN report warns
A new report from the UN’s top body of climate scientists is warning that temperatures will go beyond a key danger point unless countries worldwide cut greenhouse emissions faster than they are currently committed to doing.
A new report from the UN’s top body of climate scientists is warning that temperatures will go beyond a key danger point unless countries worldwide cut greenhouse emissions faster than they are currently committed to doing.
1 in 20 New Jersey heart attacks caused by noise pollution, study says
The heart attack rate in New Jersey was 72% higher in places with high levels of noise pollution, the study concludes.
The heart attack rate in New Jersey was 72% higher in places with high levels of noise pollution, the study concludes.
Rattlesnakes sightings being reported earlier than normal
Reptile experts are reporting an uptick in rattlesnake sightings for this time of the year in the North Bay. Experts say climate change is partly to blame.
Reptile experts are reporting an uptick in rattlesnake sightings for this time of the year in the North Bay. Experts say climate change is partly to blame.
Flamingo that escaped Kansas zoo 17 years ago spotted in Texas
Wildlife officials say one of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas.
Wildlife officials say one of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas.
Air regulators face scrutiny over excessive amounts of pollutants coming from Benicia refinery
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District finds itself without its long time leader and in a remarkably embarrassing situation regarding oil refinery emissions in its jurisdiction.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District finds itself without its long time leader and in a remarkably embarrassing situation regarding oil refinery emissions in its jurisdiction.
83-year-old to embark on epic journey from San Francisco to Osaka in 19-foot sailboat
Saturday morning, an epic journey will begin for a sailor who made a name for himself voyaging across the Pacific from Japan to San Francisco in a tiny 19-foot sailboat.
Saturday morning, an epic journey will begin for a sailor who made a name for himself voyaging across the Pacific from Japan to San Francisco in a tiny 19-foot sailboat.
Satellite images show New York-sized ice shelf collapse in East Antarctica
Scientists are concerned because an ice shelf the size of New York City collapsed in East Antarctica, an area that had long been thought to be stable.
Scientists are concerned because an ice shelf the size of New York City collapsed in East Antarctica, an area that had long been thought to be stable.
Chick-fil-A to turn used cooking oil into fuel in partnership with Darling Ingredients
Chick-fil-A partner Darling Ingredients will turn used cooking oil into ‘transportation fuel’
Chick-fil-A partner Darling Ingredients will turn used cooking oil into ‘transportation fuel’
Man finds 'extremely rare' pink grasshopper in Texas
"I looked it up and saw that it was extremely rare. After that, I couldn't sleep, I was just in my head all night thinking about how I just let it go."
"I looked it up and saw that it was extremely rare. After that, I couldn't sleep, I was just in my head all night thinking about how I just let it go."
Temperatures in Antarctica reach 70 degrees warmer than normal
Parts of Antarctica Friday hit 70 degrees warmer than normal.
Parts of Antarctica Friday hit 70 degrees warmer than normal.
Chevron workers strike: 500 Richmond refinery workers walk picket lines
More than 500 Chevron union workers took to the picket line on Monday, when contract negotiations broke down. The workers say Chevron's offer is insufficient, given the Bay Area's high cost of living. The company brought in replacement workers.
More than 500 Chevron union workers took to the picket line on Monday, when contract negotiations broke down. The workers say Chevron's offer is insufficient, given the Bay Area's high cost of living. The company brought in replacement workers.
A's dealt setback in effort to build new stadium in Oakland
A committee to protect San Francisco Bay recommended Wednesday that the Port of Oakland keep Charles P. Howard Terminal for maritime use rather than allowing the Oakland A's to build a new ballpark there.
A committee to protect San Francisco Bay recommended Wednesday that the Port of Oakland keep Charles P. Howard Terminal for maritime use rather than allowing the Oakland A's to build a new ballpark there.
Golden Gate Park's JFK Dr. could become permanently car-free next month
San Francisco Mayor London Breed has introduced legislation to keep Golden Gate Park's John F. Kennedy Drive permanently car free as it has been for much of the past two years during the pandemic.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed has introduced legislation to keep Golden Gate Park's John F. Kennedy Drive permanently car free as it has been for much of the past two years during the pandemic.