Climate change may put pregnant women at risk of early delivery, study says
A study found that hotter temperatures could put pregnant women at risk of giving birth earlier than expected, sometimes as early as two weeks.
A study found that hotter temperatures could put pregnant women at risk of giving birth earlier than expected, sometimes as early as two weeks.
The lowdown on California's levees as another atmospheric river approaches
When a levee breaks, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers often plays a very big role.
When a levee breaks, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers often plays a very big role.
Sperm whale found dead with 220 pound ‘ball’ of trash in stomach
The whale was found with roughly 220 pounds of garbage and debris, including sections of net, plastic cups and bags.
The whale was found with roughly 220 pounds of garbage and debris, including sections of net, plastic cups and bags.
Richmond city council to consider ban on coal storage
The proposed law was prompted by residents' complaints about coal dust from the Levin Richmond Terminal on the city's shoreline.
The proposed law was prompted by residents' complaints about coal dust from the Levin Richmond Terminal on the city's shoreline.
Climate change will profoundly affect every child born today 'at every stage of life,' report finds
A child born today will experience a world more than four degrees warmer than the pre-industrial average, and it will affect every stage of their life in profound and troubling ways.
A child born today will experience a world more than four degrees warmer than the pre-industrial average, and it will affect every stage of their life in profound and troubling ways.
NASA scientists say humans are drying out the Amazon — making it more vulnerable to fires and drought
NASA scientists said elevated greenhouse gas levels are responsible for the increased dryness, as well as the burning of forests to clear land for agriculture and grazing.
NASA scientists said elevated greenhouse gas levels are responsible for the increased dryness, as well as the burning of forests to clear land for agriculture and grazing.
The majority of baby sea turtles are now born female — climate change is to blame
Warming temperatures resulting from climate change are having a dramatic and potentially devastating effect on sea turtle populations — as temperatures rise, so does the temperature of the sandy beaches where turtles lay their eggs, and this means that an overwhelming majority of turtles are now born female.
Warming temperatures resulting from climate change are having a dramatic and potentially devastating effect on sea turtle populations — as temperatures rise, so does the temperature of the sandy beaches where turtles lay their eggs, and this means that an overwhelming majority of turtles are now born female.
Petition seeks to have California declare Joshua trees as threatened species
The western Joshua tree needs protection under the California Endangered Species Act because of threats from climate change and habitat destruction, the Center for Biological Diversity said in a petition Tuesday to the state’s Fish and Game Commission.
The western Joshua tree needs protection under the California Endangered Species Act because of threats from climate change and habitat destruction, the Center for Biological Diversity said in a petition Tuesday to the state’s Fish and Game Commission.
Gov. Newsom signs bill by Ting to assist struggling recycling centers
The state's largest operator of centers where the public can redeem the deposits on cans and bottles closed all its locations and dismissed off more than 700 workers in August.
The state's largest operator of centers where the public can redeem the deposits on cans and bottles closed all its locations and dismissed off more than 700 workers in August.
Spare the Air alert issued for Monday, smog and warmer temps expected
Another Spare the Air alert will be in effect Monday, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District said. Air quality is again forecast to be unhealthy because of a high-pressure system that will continue to cause light winds and higher temperatures, the air district said in a news release. Combined with motor vehicle exhaust, weather conditions are expected to cause elevated concentrations...
Another Spare the Air alert will be in effect Monday, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District said. Air quality is again forecast to be unhealthy because of a high-pressure system that will continue to cause light winds and higher temperatures, the air district said in a news release. Combined with motor vehicle exhaust, weather conditions are expected to cause elevated concentrations...
Pierce Brosnan and wife Keely premiere doc at Mendocino Film Fest
Pierce Brosnan is known as one of Hollywood's biggest stars. At one point he even played James Bond. But he's also a passionate environmentalist. He and his wife premiered a new documentary at the Mendocino Film Festival.
Pierce Brosnan is known as one of Hollywood's biggest stars. At one point he even played James Bond. But he's also a passionate environmentalist. He and his wife premiered a new documentary at the Mendocino Film Festival.
Analysis: How leaving Paris climate pact will affect California
Greg Dalton, founder and host of Climate One at the Commonwealth Club, spoke to KTVU FOX 2 News at 4P about the impact on California of Trump's decision to pull out of the Paris climate accord.
Greg Dalton, founder and host of Climate One at the Commonwealth Club, spoke to KTVU FOX 2 News at 4P about the impact on California of Trump's decision to pull out of the Paris climate accord.
Silicon Valley leaders denounce withdrawal from climate accord
California's governor and top Silicon Valley tech business leaders denounced President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the U.S. from the international Paris Climate Accord Thursday, vowing to continue to fight climate change despite President Trump's actions.
California's governor and top Silicon Valley tech business leaders denounced President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the U.S. from the international Paris Climate Accord Thursday, vowing to continue to fight climate change despite President Trump's actions.
SF Bay sharks dying
Leopard sharks are dying in the San Francisco Bay. Tom Vacar reports.
Leopard sharks are dying in the San Francisco Bay. Tom Vacar reports.
Snowpack melt stirs concern
The Sierra snowpack is melting and may pose problems for parts of California. Tom Vacar reports.
The Sierra snowpack is melting and may pose problems for parts of California. Tom Vacar reports.
Gov. Brown takes on Trump over climate change
Gov. Brown blasted the Trump administration over its climate change stance. Tom Vacar reports.
Gov. Brown blasted the Trump administration over its climate change stance. Tom Vacar reports.
Snowpack may pose danger
The snowpack that currently covers the Sierra could pose a problem when it starts to melt. Tom Vacar reports.
The snowpack that currently covers the Sierra could pose a problem when it starts to melt. Tom Vacar reports.
Marin County eyes rising sea levels
Rising sea levels could threaten Marin County. Tom Vacar reports.
Rising sea levels could threaten Marin County. Tom Vacar reports.
Drought, growth spur fire risk on Bay Area peak
Marin County fire officials say 80 years of unchecked growth and drought have raised fears that mount Tamalpais could go up in flames. Christien Kafton reports.
Marin County fire officials say 80 years of unchecked growth and drought have raised fears that mount Tamalpais could go up in flames. Christien Kafton reports.
Raw: Lake arson suspect in court
Bond was set at $5 million for Damon Pashilk, accused of setting a fire in Lake County that destroyed several acres of land and prompted the evacuation of thousands of residents.
Bond was set at $5 million for Damon Pashilk, accused of setting a fire in Lake County that destroyed several acres of land and prompted the evacuation of thousands of residents.