EPA ordered to update rules on oil spill-fighting chemicals
A federal judge says the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency must update nearly three-decade-old regulations about the chemicals that can be used to disperse offshore oil spills.
A federal judge says the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency must update nearly three-decade-old regulations about the chemicals that can be used to disperse offshore oil spills.
'Code red for humanity': UN climate change report warns of 'unprecedented' impacts
A U.N. report said Earth’s climate is getting so hot that temperatures will probably blow past a level of warming that leaders have sought to prevent.
A U.N. report said Earth’s climate is getting so hot that temperatures will probably blow past a level of warming that leaders have sought to prevent.
Bay Area air quality advisory extended through Sunday due to wildfire smoke
Smoke from wildfires will keep Bay Area skies hazy through Sunday, especially in northern and inland areas, but the Bay Area Air Quality Management District does not expect air here to become unhealthy this weekend.
Smoke from wildfires will keep Bay Area skies hazy through Sunday, especially in northern and inland areas, but the Bay Area Air Quality Management District does not expect air here to become unhealthy this weekend.
Bay Area air quality diminishes as wildfire smoke settles in
Smoke from wildfires burning further north has drifted into the Bay Area – causing moderate air quality conditions.
Smoke from wildfires burning further north has drifted into the Bay Area – causing moderate air quality conditions.
Bay Area air quality advisory extended through Saturday
Bay Area residents are advised to keep their windows and doors shut through Saturday as wildfire smoke continues to plague the area.
Bay Area residents are advised to keep their windows and doors shut through Saturday as wildfire smoke continues to plague the area.
New study reveals children near Reid-Hillview airport experience elevated levels of lead poisoning
Children living near East San Jose's Reid-Hillview Airport are experiencing blood lead levels similar to those of children in Flint, Michigan, during the peak of its water crisis in the previous decade, a new study commissioned by Santa Clara County revealed.
Children living near East San Jose's Reid-Hillview Airport are experiencing blood lead levels similar to those of children in Flint, Michigan, during the peak of its water crisis in the previous decade, a new study commissioned by Santa Clara County revealed.
Residents, boaters warned of toxic algae in Russian River
The State Water Resources Control Board is cautioning boaters and other recreational water users after detecting toxic algal mats growing at the bottom of the Russian River.
The State Water Resources Control Board is cautioning boaters and other recreational water users after detecting toxic algal mats growing at the bottom of the Russian River.
Biden signs executive order targeting 50% of all US vehicles to be zero-emission by 2030
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Thursday targeting half of all vehicle sales in the United States to be zero-emission vehicles by 2030.
President Joe Biden signed an executive order Thursday targeting half of all vehicle sales in the United States to be zero-emission vehicles by 2030.
Air quality advisory issued as wildfire smoke may be visible in parts of Bay Area
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality advisory for Thursday and Friday because of wildfire smoke that is expected to be visible in parts of the region.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality advisory for Thursday and Friday because of wildfire smoke that is expected to be visible in parts of the region.
Plastics producers, packagers fight back against push to boost recycling with new fee
States across the U.S. are looking to adopt new recycling regimes that require producers of packaging to pay for its inevitable disposal — but industry is digging in to try to halt the movement.
States across the U.S. are looking to adopt new recycling regimes that require producers of packaging to pay for its inevitable disposal — but industry is digging in to try to halt the movement.
Endangered orcas get new habitat protection from US government
Endangered killer whales received new habitat protections from the U.S. government Friday. The whales have in recent years been at their lowest numbers since the 1970s.
Endangered killer whales received new habitat protections from the U.S. government Friday. The whales have in recent years been at their lowest numbers since the 1970s.
Greenland ice melting event could cover Florida in 2 inches of water
This data comes as melting rates across the world, including Greenland, have accelerated in recent decades.
This data comes as melting rates across the world, including Greenland, have accelerated in recent decades.
Biden says climate change is worsening wildfires in virtual meeting with West Coast governors
President Joe Biden met with governors of western states Friday to discuss the need for more resources to fight a series of wildfires.
President Joe Biden met with governors of western states Friday to discuss the need for more resources to fight a series of wildfires.
1st in nation: Berkeley to offer vegan meals at public events, jail
The measure requires Berkeley to offer plant-based foods, including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds at public buildings.
The measure requires Berkeley to offer plant-based foods, including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds at public buildings.
Perpetual threats of flex alerts causing more people to go solar
Power customers who are facing growing concerns over losing power are prompting a renewed interest in adding renewable energy to residential rooftops.
Power customers who are facing growing concerns over losing power are prompting a renewed interest in adding renewable energy to residential rooftops.
Fishing industry devastated by warming waters in US West
Fishermen who make their living off adult salmon, once they enter the Pacific Ocean, are sounding the alarm as blistering heat waves and extended drought in the U.S. West raise water temperatures and imperil fish from Idaho to California.
Fishermen who make their living off adult salmon, once they enter the Pacific Ocean, are sounding the alarm as blistering heat waves and extended drought in the U.S. West raise water temperatures and imperil fish from Idaho to California.
Unintended consequences of California's litter problem
An upcoming California Ballot measure initiative will seek to fight back against the decades of plastic and polystyrene foam waste California has been producing.
An upcoming California Ballot measure initiative will seek to fight back against the decades of plastic and polystyrene foam waste California has been producing.
Jeff Bezos wants to move all ‘polluting industry’ into space
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said his trip to space has inspired him to fight even harder to combat climate change and move all “polluting industry” to space.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said his trip to space has inspired him to fight even harder to combat climate change and move all “polluting industry” to space.
Satellite video shows smoke from western wildfires blowing across US
Video from space shows smoke from wildfires burning in the western U.S. blowing across the country, reaching as far as New York.
Video from space shows smoke from wildfires burning in the western U.S. blowing across the country, reaching as far as New York.
Tips to keep you safe and healthy when air quality suffers
With hotter, drier temperatures and an anticipated increase in wildfires, the Bay Area is bound to have some unhealthy air quality this summer.
With hotter, drier temperatures and an anticipated increase in wildfires, the Bay Area is bound to have some unhealthy air quality this summer.