What is a ‘snow moon’? February’s first full moon will light up night sky over the weekend
Moongazers will get a chance to see February’s first full moon known as the "snow moon." It'll reach "peak fullness" on Sunday.
Moongazers will get a chance to see February’s first full moon known as the "snow moon." It'll reach "peak fullness" on Sunday.
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg nominated for 2020 Nobel Peace Prize
The 17-year-old has encouraged students to skip school to join protests demanding faster action on climate change.
The 17-year-old has encouraged students to skip school to join protests demanding faster action on climate change.
Super Bowl stadium to introduce recyclable aluminum cups to reduce plastic waste
In an effort to reduce waste at Sunday’s Super Bowl, Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium is ditching plastic cups.
In an effort to reduce waste at Sunday’s Super Bowl, Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium is ditching plastic cups.
6.5 earthquake shakes Cayman Islands following powerful 7.7 temblor between Cuba, Jamaica
This second earthquake happened about 32.9 miles southeast of East End, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was about 6 miles deep.
This second earthquake happened about 32.9 miles southeast of East End, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. It was about 6 miles deep.
Amazon workers risk their jobs, criticize company on climate policy
On Sunday, more than 300 employees of the online retail giant signed their names and job titles to statements on a blog post published on Medium.
On Sunday, more than 300 employees of the online retail giant signed their names and job titles to statements on a blog post published on Medium.
Rep. Jackie Speier among those in attendance at Redwood City screening of "Dark Waters"
The film "Dark Waters" is based on the true story of an attorney Robert Bilott who fights Dupont over chemical contamination of water.
The film "Dark Waters" is based on the true story of an attorney Robert Bilott who fights Dupont over chemical contamination of water.
Doomsday Clock moves closest to midnight in 73-year history
The keepers of the Doomsday Clock on Thursday moved the symbolic countdown to global disaster to the closest point to midnight in its 73-year history, citing "existential danger" from nuclear war and climate change.
The keepers of the Doomsday Clock on Thursday moved the symbolic countdown to global disaster to the closest point to midnight in its 73-year history, citing "existential danger" from nuclear war and climate change.
Greta Thunberg scolds leaders at Davos forum: 'Pretty much nothing has been done' on climate change
The young climate activist said not enough has been done while participating in a panel in the Swiss ski resort of Davos at the World Economic Forum.
The young climate activist said not enough has been done while participating in a panel in the Swiss ski resort of Davos at the World Economic Forum.
Bacteria water samples clear several San Francisco beaches for swimming and surfing
The SFPUC announced that it was taking down 'no swimming' signs at China Beach, Fort Funston, Crissy Field West, and Ocean Beach at Balboa to Fulton and Pacheco to Taravel and Sloat.
The SFPUC announced that it was taking down 'no swimming' signs at China Beach, Fort Funston, Crissy Field West, and Ocean Beach at Balboa to Fulton and Pacheco to Taravel and Sloat.
Despite lawsuit threats, Richmond moves to phase out coal
A number of others were community activists, health professionals or other residents concerned about high asthma rates in the city, and coal dust's possible role in that.
A number of others were community activists, health professionals or other residents concerned about high asthma rates in the city, and coal dust's possible role in that.
Trump administration aims major rollback of landmark U.S. environmental law
The Trump administration on Thursday proposed greatly narrowing the use of one of the country"s landmark environmental laws, calling for changes that could allow projects ranging from oil pipelines to mines to move forward with far less federal review of their impact on the environment.
The Trump administration on Thursday proposed greatly narrowing the use of one of the country"s landmark environmental laws, calling for changes that could allow projects ranging from oil pipelines to mines to move forward with far less federal review of their impact on the environment.
Metallica donates more than $500K to Australia bushfire relief efforts
Metallica donated more than $500,000 to relief efforts as the Australian bushfires continue to ravage the country.
Metallica donated more than $500,000 to relief efforts as the Australian bushfires continue to ravage the country.
San Francisco recycling center deploys new robots and scanners to handle holiday trash
San Francisco, with its population of more than 800,000 people, produces some 5,000 tons of trash every day, during a normal week.
San Francisco, with its population of more than 800,000 people, produces some 5,000 tons of trash every day, during a normal week.
San Francisco cafes are banishing disposable coffee cups
What started as a small trend among neighborhood cafes to reduce waste is gaining support from some big names in the city’s food and coffee world.
What started as a small trend among neighborhood cafes to reduce waste is gaining support from some big names in the city’s food and coffee world.
Australia experiences hottest day on record
Australia experienced its hottest day on record, beating a record set on Jan. 7, 2013.
Australia experienced its hottest day on record, beating a record set on Jan. 7, 2013.
California coastal waters are acidifying twice as fast as global average
The rate of ocean acidification has increased as humans continue to release rampant levels of carbon dioxide through the burning of fossil fuels like oil, coal, and natural gas.
The rate of ocean acidification has increased as humans continue to release rampant levels of carbon dioxide through the burning of fossil fuels like oil, coal, and natural gas.
San Francisco mayor to make street cleanup top budget priority
San Francisco Mayor London Breed is pledging to rededicate the city to keeping the streets clean.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed is pledging to rededicate the city to keeping the streets clean.
Greta Thunberg changes Twitter bio in response to Trump calling her TIME cover honor ‘ridiculous’
While much of the world was congratulating climate change activist Greta Thunberg for being announced as TIME magazine’s Person of the Year, President Donald Trump took to Twitter to mock the 16-year-old, saying she has an “anger management problem.”
While much of the world was congratulating climate change activist Greta Thunberg for being announced as TIME magazine’s Person of the Year, President Donald Trump took to Twitter to mock the 16-year-old, saying she has an “anger management problem.”
Trump criticizes teen climate activist Greta Thunberg after Time magazine honor
President Donald Trump lashed out at 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg on Thursday, a day after she was named by Time as its Person of the Year, calling her selection “ridiculous."
President Donald Trump lashed out at 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg on Thursday, a day after she was named by Time as its Person of the Year, calling her selection “ridiculous."
Decades-long deal will expand recycled water to South Bay communities
Officials with three different South Bay agencies have reached a historic agreement on a vital resource—water.
Officials with three different South Bay agencies have reached a historic agreement on a vital resource—water.