Historical tsunamis that have struck around the world
Tsunamis have devastated countries around the world, costing countless lives and leaving behind millions of dollars in damage.
Tsunamis have devastated countries around the world, costing countless lives and leaving behind millions of dollars in damage.
Earth hits 6th hottest year on record in 2021, temperature reports say
Scientist say the hot year is part of a long-term warming trend that could accelerate.
Scientist say the hot year is part of a long-term warming trend that could accelerate.
Point Reyes cattle ranching plan targeted by conservation groups
Three environmental groups filed a lawsuit Monday alleging the new Point Reyes land management plan violates federal law.
Three environmental groups filed a lawsuit Monday alleging the new Point Reyes land management plan violates federal law.
San Francisco launches new recycling program making it easier to get cash for cans
San Francisco is launching a new mobile recycling program.
San Francisco is launching a new mobile recycling program.
California enacts statewide law to keep food scraps out of landfills
Beginning this year, California has enacted a statewide law to keep food scraps out of landfills.
Beginning this year, California has enacted a statewide law to keep food scraps out of landfills.
Help fight climate change through the King Tides Project
For those who are concerned about climate change, there are many ways to become part of the solution here in the Bay Area. One way is to participate in the King Tides Project - and opportunities are available on Sunday.
For those who are concerned about climate change, there are many ways to become part of the solution here in the Bay Area. One way is to participate in the King Tides Project - and opportunities are available on Sunday.
France will require new car ads to promote walking, cycling
In 2022, new car ads in France will encourage greener alternatives like walking or cycling, while several fruits and vegetables will no longer be sold in plastic.
In 2022, new car ads in France will encourage greener alternatives like walking or cycling, while several fruits and vegetables will no longer be sold in plastic.
SF residents encouraged to recycle Christmas trees for annual tree-chipping tradition
San Francisco city officials are reminding residents that their unadorned Christmas trees can be collected by Recology between Jan. 3 and Jan. 14 as part of the city's annual tree recycling tradition.
San Francisco city officials are reminding residents that their unadorned Christmas trees can be collected by Recology between Jan. 3 and Jan. 14 as part of the city's annual tree recycling tradition.
Can you recycle Christmas wrapping paper? Tips for leftover holiday packaging
Here are some tips on recycling after the holidays, including what to do with Christmas wrapping paper, gift boxes and more.
Here are some tips on recycling after the holidays, including what to do with Christmas wrapping paper, gift boxes and more.
The dirty business of wetlands restoration
Save the Bay, an organization that works towards the preservation of the San Francisco Bay, estimates the region requires 100,000 acres of healthy wetlands to thrive.
Save the Bay, an organization that works towards the preservation of the San Francisco Bay, estimates the region requires 100,000 acres of healthy wetlands to thrive.
California Coastal Commission OKs plan to poison mice on Farallon Islands
The California Coastal Commission has approved a plan to poison invasive mice threatening rare seabirds on the Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge.
The California Coastal Commission has approved a plan to poison invasive mice threatening rare seabirds on the Farallon Islands National Wildlife Refuge.
Salt may play role in predicting hurricane intensity, NOAA says
Warm water is one of the key ingredients to hurricane intensification, but NOAA says the water is sometimes prevented from cooling due to a lack of saltiness.
Warm water is one of the key ingredients to hurricane intensification, but NOAA says the water is sometimes prevented from cooling due to a lack of saltiness.
Kentucky candle factory tornado survivors sue company, allege 'flagrant indifference'
Mayfield, Ky. candle factory tornado survivors have filed a lawsuit against Mayfield Consumer Products, alleging it demonstrated “flagrant indifference.”
Mayfield, Ky. candle factory tornado survivors have filed a lawsuit against Mayfield Consumer Products, alleging it demonstrated “flagrant indifference.”
States sign agreement to reduce use of Colorado River water
Negotiators for California, Arizona and Nevada signed an agreement Wednesday to voluntarily reduce their use of Colorado River water by 500,000 acre-feet in 2022 and 2023 to help stave off another round of mandatory cutbacks.
Negotiators for California, Arizona and Nevada signed an agreement Wednesday to voluntarily reduce their use of Colorado River water by 500,000 acre-feet in 2022 and 2023 to help stave off another round of mandatory cutbacks.
Biden administration unveils plan for electric vehicle charging station network
The Biden administration has released a federal strategy to build 500,000 charging stations for electric vehicles across the country and ultimately transform the U.S. auto industry.
The Biden administration has released a federal strategy to build 500,000 charging stations for electric vehicles across the country and ultimately transform the U.S. auto industry.
Green Monday will have holiday shoppers racing against shipping deadlines
Holiday shopping on Green Monday this year may not guarantee your gift still comes on time, given widespread supply chain issues and the fact that some shipping deadlines have already passed.
Holiday shopping on Green Monday this year may not guarantee your gift still comes on time, given widespread supply chain issues and the fact that some shipping deadlines have already passed.
California pushing composting to lower food waste emissions
Most people in California will be required to toss excess food into green waste bins rather than the trash. Municipalities will then turn the food waste into compost or use it to create biogas, an energy source that is similar to natural gas.
Most people in California will be required to toss excess food into green waste bins rather than the trash. Municipalities will then turn the food waste into compost or use it to create biogas, an energy source that is similar to natural gas.
California getting rid of gas-powered leaf blowers and lawn mowers
A California Board has voted to eliminate new gas-powered lawnmowers and leaf blowers by 2024.
A California Board has voted to eliminate new gas-powered lawnmowers and leaf blowers by 2024.
California's Lost Coast redwoods could be saved from logging
Save the Redwoods League in San Francisco agreed to purchase the historic DeVilbiss Ranch timberlands for $37 million if it can raise the money by Dec 31.
Save the Redwoods League in San Francisco agreed to purchase the historic DeVilbiss Ranch timberlands for $37 million if it can raise the money by Dec 31.
Endangered whale gives birth while caught in fishing rope, scientists say
Scientists off the coast of Georgia have spotted an endangered right whale that gave birth while entangled in fishing rope.
Scientists off the coast of Georgia have spotted an endangered right whale that gave birth while entangled in fishing rope.