CA governor rips 'climate change deniers' as wildfires rage
“I have no patience for climate-change deniers. It’s inconsistent with the reality on the ground, the facts," he said. Later adding, "If you do not believe in science, I hope you believe in observed evidence."
“I have no patience for climate-change deniers. It’s inconsistent with the reality on the ground, the facts," he said. Later adding, "If you do not believe in science, I hope you believe in observed evidence."
Fires, hurricanes, triple-digit heat: Think 2020′s disasters are wild? Experts see worse in future
A record amount of California is burning, spurred by a nearly 20-year mega-drought. To the north, parts of Oregon that don’t usually catch fire are in flames.
A record amount of California is burning, spurred by a nearly 20-year mega-drought. To the north, parts of Oregon that don’t usually catch fire are in flames.
Spare the Air advisory extended through Tuesday
The air district has issued a long string of the alerts, which ban the burning of wood and other solid fuel both indoors and outdoors, after lightning strikes sparked wildfires around the Bay Area two weekends ago.
The air district has issued a long string of the alerts, which ban the burning of wood and other solid fuel both indoors and outdoors, after lightning strikes sparked wildfires around the Bay Area two weekends ago.
Key air monitors offline after Laura hits Louisiana gas hub
While the chlorine fire was being monitored as a potential health threat, Louisiana environmental spokesman Greg Langley says he knows of no other major industrial health risks from the storm in the state.
While the chlorine fire was being monitored as a potential health threat, Louisiana environmental spokesman Greg Langley says he knows of no other major industrial health risks from the storm in the state.
Greenland lost 586 billion tons of ice in 2019 | Global Climate Crisis
A new satellite study finds that Greenland lost 586 billion tons of ice (140 trillion gallons of water) in a record melt in 2019 — enough to cover all of California in more than four feet of water.
A new satellite study finds that Greenland lost 586 billion tons of ice (140 trillion gallons of water) in a record melt in 2019 — enough to cover all of California in more than four feet of water.
Debate heats up over plan to install electronic billboards in San Jose
Many worry about how the signs would increase the amount of light pollution in the San Jose sky.
Many worry about how the signs would increase the amount of light pollution in the San Jose sky.
A's sue state agency over alleged pollution at opponent of waterfront stadium site
A's President Dave Kaval said West Oakland residents deserve cleaner air, while Schnitzer Steel believes the legal action is a ploy to make room for a new stadium.
A's President Dave Kaval said West Oakland residents deserve cleaner air, while Schnitzer Steel believes the legal action is a ploy to make room for a new stadium.
Study projects plastic waste in oceans will triple by 2040 — but there's something we can do
A report created by Pew Charitable Trust and SystemIQ outlines a potential plan that, if implemented immediately, could eliminate plastic waste in oceans.
A report created by Pew Charitable Trust and SystemIQ outlines a potential plan that, if implemented immediately, could eliminate plastic waste in oceans.
Wildfires rage in Arctic, sea ice melts amid Siberian heatwave
Officials said the Arctic is heating more than twice as fast as the global average.
Officials said the Arctic is heating more than twice as fast as the global average.
Bay Area air quality advisory in effect due to wildfire
An air quality advisory is being extended through Sunday in the Bay Area due to smoke migrating from a fire near Fresno.
An air quality advisory is being extended through Sunday in the Bay Area due to smoke migrating from a fire near Fresno.
Burger King addresses climate change by changing cows' diets
The chain has rebalanced the diet of some of the cows by adding lemon grass in a bid to limit bovine contributions to climate change.
The chain has rebalanced the diet of some of the cows by adding lemon grass in a bid to limit bovine contributions to climate change.
Air district asks employers to expand remote working options
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District along with Santa Clara County asked Bay Area employers to sign the "Cut the Commute Pledge" that extends teleworking for employees and maintains air quality progress after shelter-in-place orders are eased.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District along with Santa Clara County asked Bay Area employers to sign the "Cut the Commute Pledge" that extends teleworking for employees and maintains air quality progress after shelter-in-place orders are eased.
Earth’s average temperature to rise each year for next 5 years, World Meteorological Organization says
The WMO is expecting the global temperature average to increase by at least 1.64 degrees each year over the next five years.
The WMO is expecting the global temperature average to increase by at least 1.64 degrees each year over the next five years.
World Health Organization says coronavirus airborne transmission is possible indoors
While the WHO previously said airborne transmission is possible during medical procedures generating aerosols, the new message highlights the risk in other indoor areas with close settings and poor ventilation, such as choir practice, restaurants and fitness classes.
While the WHO previously said airborne transmission is possible during medical procedures generating aerosols, the new message highlights the risk in other indoor areas with close settings and poor ventilation, such as choir practice, restaurants and fitness classes.
Judge orders Dakota Access pipeline shut down pending review
A federal judge has ordered the Dakota Access pipeline to shut down until more environmental review is done.
A federal judge has ordered the Dakota Access pipeline to shut down until more environmental review is done.
Yosemite National Park to reopen this week with modifications
California’s Yosemite National Park will reopen with restrictions this week after being closed for more than 2 1/2 months because of the coronavirus outbreak, officials announced Monday.
California’s Yosemite National Park will reopen with restrictions this week after being closed for more than 2 1/2 months because of the coronavirus outbreak, officials announced Monday.
Turtle watchers: Fill in beach umbrella holes during nesting season
As sea turtle nesting season gets underway, conservation groups are reminding beachgoers to fill in umbrella holes and remove other hazards from the beach to allow baby turtles the best chance at making their way to the water.
As sea turtle nesting season gets underway, conservation groups are reminding beachgoers to fill in umbrella holes and remove other hazards from the beach to allow baby turtles the best chance at making their way to the water.
Study: World carbon pollution falls 17% during pandemic peak
The world cut its daily carbon dioxide emissions by 17% at the peak of the pandemic shutdown last month, a new study found.
The world cut its daily carbon dioxide emissions by 17% at the peak of the pandemic shutdown last month, a new study found.
A cataclysmic eruption: Looking back at Mount St. Helens 40 years later
The eruption was the worst volcanic disaster in the history of the conterminous United States, according to the United States Geological Survey.
The eruption was the worst volcanic disaster in the history of the conterminous United States, according to the United States Geological Survey.
COVID-19 shutdowns are clearing the air, but pollution will return as economies reopen
The air is getting cleaner amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but these blue skies may be temporary.
The air is getting cleaner amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but these blue skies may be temporary.