Wildfire smoke in US exposes millions to hazardous pollution
Smoke at concentrations that topped the government's charts for health risks and lasted at least a day enshrouded counties inhabited by more than 8 million people across five states in recent weeks.
Smoke at concentrations that topped the government's charts for health risks and lasted at least a day enshrouded counties inhabited by more than 8 million people across five states in recent weeks.
Trump administration study finds climate change, oil drilling could threaten polar bears
The study highlights the endangered animals’ continual exposure to climate change, along with the impact of proposed oil drilling on the animals.
The study highlights the endangered animals’ continual exposure to climate change, along with the impact of proposed oil drilling on the animals.
Washington state again fails to live-track murder hornet
Washington state officials said Monday they were again unsuccessful at live-tracking a "murder" hornet while trying to find and destroy a nest of the giant insects.
Washington state officials said Monday they were again unsuccessful at live-tracking a "murder" hornet while trying to find and destroy a nest of the giant insects.
68% of voters say climate change will be ‘important issue’ in their 2020 election decision
The survey found that registered voters in the United States said climate change will be a very (42%) or somewhat (26%) important issue in making their decision about whom to vote for in the presidential election.
The survey found that registered voters in the United States said climate change will be a very (42%) or somewhat (26%) important issue in making their decision about whom to vote for in the presidential election.
Bay Area sees record number of Spare the Air alerts in 2020
The previous record for alerts was 46 days in 2017.
The previous record for alerts was 46 days in 2017.
Spare the Air alert extended through Saturday due to wildfire smoke
The district has extended its Spare the Air alert several times since late September.
The district has extended its Spare the Air alert several times since late September.
California pushes to conserve more land and coastal water
"It's an audacious goal and it's an achievable one," Newsom said, hoping that the move would lead to further greening of the economy.
"It's an audacious goal and it's an achievable one," Newsom said, hoping that the move would lead to further greening of the economy.
California blackouts caused largely by poor planning, preliminary report finds
During a heatwave on Aug. 14 and 15, the California Independent System Operator (ISO) ordered utilities to cut off electricity to due to an overwhelming demand for power
During a heatwave on Aug. 14 and 15, the California Independent System Operator (ISO) ordered utilities to cut off electricity to due to an overwhelming demand for power
Court vacates EPA determination regarding Redwood City's salt ponds
A federal judge determined that the EPA ignored its own interpretative regulations and misinterpreted relevant case law.
A federal judge determined that the EPA ignored its own interpretative regulations and misinterpreted relevant case law.
Record-breaking California wildfires surpass 4 million acres
The flames have scorched an area larger than the state of Connecticut.
The flames have scorched an area larger than the state of Connecticut.
Smoke, smog and high temps prompt Spare the Air advisory for Sunday
During a Spare the Air Alert, outdoor exercise should take place only in the early morning, when smog levels are lower.
During a Spare the Air Alert, outdoor exercise should take place only in the early morning, when smog levels are lower.
Bavarian leader backs California-style deadline for gas cars
California, where electric car company Tesla is based, announced plans to end the sale of gasoline-powered vehicles in 15 years.
California, where electric car company Tesla is based, announced plans to end the sale of gasoline-powered vehicles in 15 years.
California governor signs executive order to ban gas-powered cars and trucks
This rule, if not halted by a court challenge by the oil and gas industry and the Trump administration, would make California the first U.S. state with a plan to phase them out completely.
This rule, if not halted by a court challenge by the oil and gas industry and the Trump administration, would make California the first U.S. state with a plan to phase them out completely.
California accepts petition to protect western Joshua tree
It will be considered for protection under the California Endangered Species Act because of threats from climate change and habitat destruction.
It will be considered for protection under the California Endangered Species Act because of threats from climate change and habitat destruction.
First time in 31 days there is no Spare the Air alert
In fact, most of the Bay Area was in the green, or good, zone, a nice contrast from being in the purple, or very unhealthy zone, which had blanketed the region for many days as a result of the raging West Coast wildfires.
In fact, most of the Bay Area was in the green, or good, zone, a nice contrast from being in the purple, or very unhealthy zone, which had blanketed the region for many days as a result of the raging West Coast wildfires.
No Spare the Air Alert on Thursday
No Spare the Air Alert on Thursday
No Spare the Air Alert on Thursday
The roles climate change, forest management play in CA's catastrophic wildfires
This year, fires have engulfed 3.3 million acres of California, about the size of eight Bay Area Counties.
This year, fires have engulfed 3.3 million acres of California, about the size of eight Bay Area Counties.
The Northern Hemisphere officially had its hottest summer on record, NOAA says
According to scientists, the three-month season from June through August 2020 was the Northern Hemisphere’s hottest meteorological summer, surpassing 2019 and 2016, which were previously tied for the hottest.
According to scientists, the three-month season from June through August 2020 was the Northern Hemisphere’s hottest meteorological summer, surpassing 2019 and 2016, which were previously tied for the hottest.
Wildfires on West Coast leave at least 35 people dead, evacuees describe having 'lost everything'
The wildfires from California to Washington state have burned nearly 5 million acres, nearly the size of Connecticut and Rhode Island combined. Tens of thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes, with many returning to find only charred rubble.
The wildfires from California to Washington state have burned nearly 5 million acres, nearly the size of Connecticut and Rhode Island combined. Tens of thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes, with many returning to find only charred rubble.
Climate change: World is getting close to exceeding temperature limit, UN report says
The United Nations says the world is getting hotter and is getting close to passing one of the limits set by global leaders five years ago.
The United Nations says the world is getting hotter and is getting close to passing one of the limits set by global leaders five years ago.