Gavin Newsom signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores
“Paper or plastic" will no longer be a choice at grocery store checkout lines in California under a new law signed Sunday by Gov. Gavin Newsom that bans all plastic shopping bags.
“Paper or plastic" will no longer be a choice at grocery store checkout lines in California under a new law signed Sunday by Gov. Gavin Newsom that bans all plastic shopping bags.
More evidence found of microplastics infiltrating human brain, study says
Researchers in Brazil found evidence of microplastics in the brain tissue of human cadavers.
Researchers in Brazil found evidence of microplastics in the brain tissue of human cadavers.
National Park Service blames bag of Cheetos for disrupting entire Carlsbad Caverns ecosystem
The Cheetos' processed corn was softened by the humidity of the cave and "formed the perfect environment" to welcome and host fungi and microbial life, the park said.
The Cheetos' processed corn was softened by the humidity of the cave and "formed the perfect environment" to welcome and host fungi and microbial life, the park said.
Sewage leak forces partial closure of Bolinas Beach in Marin County
If you're planning to hit the sand in Marin County this weekend, take note, a large stretch of one of the area's most popular beaches is shut down right now. County officials opted to close much of Bolinas Beach last Friday after sand samples tested positive for high levels of sewage.
If you're planning to hit the sand in Marin County this weekend, take note, a large stretch of one of the area's most popular beaches is shut down right now. County officials opted to close much of Bolinas Beach last Friday after sand samples tested positive for high levels of sewage.
California passes ban on plastic grocery bags again, this time nixing thicker plastic bags
The legislation was passed in August. and now awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature. If signed into law, the ban would start in 2026.
The legislation was passed in August. and now awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom's signature. If signed into law, the ban would start in 2026.
Feeling the heat as Earth breaks yet another record for hottest summer
Summer 2024 sweltered to Earth's hottest on record, making it even more likely that this year will end up as the warmest humanity has measured, European climate service Copernicus reported Friday.
Summer 2024 sweltered to Earth's hottest on record, making it even more likely that this year will end up as the warmest humanity has measured, European climate service Copernicus reported Friday.
Richmond school has new home after mold, asbestos crisis
Weeks after the West Contra Costa Unified School District closed a Richmond elementary school because of mold and asbestos, students have started classes at a new, temporary location.
Weeks after the West Contra Costa Unified School District closed a Richmond elementary school because of mold and asbestos, students have started classes at a new, temporary location.
Heat waves, wildfires and now … snow? California endures a summer of extremes
An unusually cold weather system from the Gulf of Alaska interrupted summer along the West Coast on Saturday, bringing snow to mountains in California and the Pacific Northwest and prompting the closure of part of a highway that runs through a national park.
An unusually cold weather system from the Gulf of Alaska interrupted summer along the West Coast on Saturday, bringing snow to mountains in California and the Pacific Northwest and prompting the closure of part of a highway that runs through a national park.
Caltrain debuts brand new all-electric fleet in San Francisco
Caltrain debuted its all-electric fleet before officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and Mayor London Breed. The full fleet rolls out to the public Sept. 21st.
Caltrain debuted its all-electric fleet before officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and Mayor London Breed. The full fleet rolls out to the public Sept. 21st.
Air quality advisory extends into Friday
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality advisory for the rest of Thursday and Friday.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality advisory for the rest of Thursday and Friday.
Wildfire smoke pours across America bringing haze from coast to coast
Hundreds of wildfires burning across the western U.S. and Canada are spewing dense smoke that is being carried hundreds, if not thousands, of miles away.
Hundreds of wildfires burning across the western U.S. and Canada are spewing dense smoke that is being carried hundreds, if not thousands, of miles away.
Monday was the hottest ever recorded day on Earth, data shows
Monday’s scorching temperatures were yet another heat record broken in the past couple of years.
Monday’s scorching temperatures were yet another heat record broken in the past couple of years.
Watch: Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin explosion sends debris skyward
A "localized hydrothermal explosion" sent debris and steam skyward, prompting visitors to run away to safety.
A "localized hydrothermal explosion" sent debris and steam skyward, prompting visitors to run away to safety.
Copenhagen offering tourists freebies if they help pick up litter
City officials hope that incentivizing tourists (and residents) will help move Copenhagen toward a greener future.
City officials hope that incentivizing tourists (and residents) will help move Copenhagen toward a greener future.
East Oakland community comes together to pick up trash, beautify park
Volunteers came together Saturday to pick up trash at Elmhurst Park in East Oakland, as part of the District 7 Community Cleanup. The 66th Mob/Forever Oakland group hosted the monthly event in partnership with other organizations.
Volunteers came together Saturday to pick up trash at Elmhurst Park in East Oakland, as part of the District 7 Community Cleanup. The 66th Mob/Forever Oakland group hosted the monthly event in partnership with other organizations.
World's first hydrogen, pollution-free ferry now sailing SF Bay
The world’s first commercial passenger ferry powered by 100% hydrogen fuel, was launched Friday at the San Francisco Ferry Building. The Sea Change was publicly launched today at the San Francisco Ferry Building.
The world’s first commercial passenger ferry powered by 100% hydrogen fuel, was launched Friday at the San Francisco Ferry Building. The Sea Change was publicly launched today at the San Francisco Ferry Building.
New York to roll out small shampoo bottle ban at hotels
Beginning on Jan. 1, 2025, hotels with more than 50 rooms will not be able to provide toiletry bottles under 12 ounces.
Beginning on Jan. 1, 2025, hotels with more than 50 rooms will not be able to provide toiletry bottles under 12 ounces.
Death Valley nears Earth’s highest-ever recorded temperature
Death Valley broke its own heat record Friday, hitting 127 degrees. It breaks the old mark of 122 F last tied in 2013.
Death Valley broke its own heat record Friday, hitting 127 degrees. It breaks the old mark of 122 F last tied in 2013.
From orbit, NASA maps streets where extreme heat will burn you in seconds
NASA is using data from the space station to map out the hottest streets in one major city, where touching pavement could lead to burns in minutes or even seconds.
NASA is using data from the space station to map out the hottest streets in one major city, where touching pavement could lead to burns in minutes or even seconds.
Keep Tahoe Blue This Holiday Weekend
The nonprofit the League To Save Lake Tahoe works year-round to protect the lake and keep it pristine. It is preparing for an influx of visitors on its busiest day of the year - July 4th. Every summer, the trash left behind by irresponsible beachgoers threatens the health of the lake. The League will be hosting an annual beach cleanup with volunteers on July 5th. CEO Darcie Collins shared ways everyone can pitch in to help keep the region's popular beaches clean and healthy for generations to come. The League also works with public and private partners to make changes that improve and preserve the environment in Lake Tahoe.
The nonprofit the League To Save Lake Tahoe works year-round to protect the lake and keep it pristine. It is preparing for an influx of visitors on its busiest day of the year - July 4th. Every summer, the trash left behind by irresponsible beachgoers threatens the health of the lake. The League will be hosting an annual beach cleanup with volunteers on July 5th. CEO Darcie Collins shared ways everyone can pitch in to help keep the region's popular beaches clean and healthy for generations to come. The League also works with public and private partners to make changes that improve and preserve the environment in Lake Tahoe.