Harmful algae blooms in Great Lakes could increase this summer, NOAA warns
NOAA is closely monitoring the Great Lakes this summer for potential increases in harmful algae that could have economic impacts and affect ecosystems.
NOAA is closely monitoring the Great Lakes this summer for potential increases in harmful algae that could have economic impacts and affect ecosystems.
Stonehenge vandalized by climate protesters ahead of summer solstice 2024
Stonehenge was spray-painted orange by climate protesters. The act was quickly condemned by U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who called it a “disgraceful act of vandalism."
Stonehenge was spray-painted orange by climate protesters. The act was quickly condemned by U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who called it a “disgraceful act of vandalism."
Northern California so polluted it can be seen from space
A waterway in Northern California is so polluted it's now visibile from space.
A waterway in Northern California is so polluted it's now visibile from space.
California lawmakers vote to ban 'reusable' plastic bags from grocery stores
California lawmakers have voted to do away with reusable plastic bags after the elimination of single-use plastic bags failed to reduce plastic pollution.
California lawmakers have voted to do away with reusable plastic bags after the elimination of single-use plastic bags failed to reduce plastic pollution.
Freshly-planted trees damaged in San Jose, suspect arrested
Several freshly planted trees were destroyed on Friday in a San Jose neighborhood.
Several freshly planted trees were destroyed on Friday in a San Jose neighborhood.
Heatwave in Mexico causes howler monkeys to drop dead from trees
Mexico is facing one of its harshest droughts, with temperatures hitting 113 degrees Fahrenheit (45 degrees Celsius) on Monday, causing severe water shortages and leading to the deaths of at least 83 howler monkeys in Tabasco due to extreme heat and dehydration.
Mexico is facing one of its harshest droughts, with temperatures hitting 113 degrees Fahrenheit (45 degrees Celsius) on Monday, causing severe water shortages and leading to the deaths of at least 83 howler monkeys in Tabasco due to extreme heat and dehydration.
Gov. Newsom speaks at Vatican climate summit
California Governor Gavin Newsom made remarks today at the Vatican climate summit, hosted by Pope Francis.
California Governor Gavin Newsom made remarks today at the Vatican climate summit, hosted by Pope Francis.
South Bay's largest water provider seeks ban on unhoused encampments near waterways
A new ordinance that would ban unhoused encampments near 295 miles of waterways in Santa Clara County is being pushed by Valley Water. Officials said the encampments cause environmental harm, and are a quality of life issue for residents, but San Jose's mayor says any such legislation needs to include solutions to house the homeless.
A new ordinance that would ban unhoused encampments near 295 miles of waterways in Santa Clara County is being pushed by Valley Water. Officials said the encampments cause environmental harm, and are a quality of life issue for residents, but San Jose's mayor says any such legislation needs to include solutions to house the homeless.
2023 marks hottest summer in over 2,000 years in Northern Hemisphere, study finds
A recent study published in the journal Nature reveals alarming findings about the summer of 2023, asserting it as the hottest in the Northern Hemisphere in over 2,000 years.
A recent study published in the journal Nature reveals alarming findings about the summer of 2023, asserting it as the hottest in the Northern Hemisphere in over 2,000 years.
California gas prices could spike 50 cents under climate offset idea
California’s already high gas prices could see an additional spike of almost 50 cents a gallon tucked inside a little-known draft report aimed at meeting the state’s aggressive emission reduction goal.
California’s already high gas prices could see an additional spike of almost 50 cents a gallon tucked inside a little-known draft report aimed at meeting the state’s aggressive emission reduction goal.
Solar storm hits Earth, producing colorful light shows over East Bay
An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth produced stunning displays of color in the skies across the Bay Area and the Northern Hemisphere early Saturday.
An unusually strong solar storm hitting Earth produced stunning displays of color in the skies across the Bay Area and the Northern Hemisphere early Saturday.
Lake Oroville at full capacity for second straight year
Lake Oroville, California's second-largest reservoir, has reached full capacity for the second consecutive year, state officials announced.
Lake Oroville, California's second-largest reservoir, has reached full capacity for the second consecutive year, state officials announced.
Tesla violations reach breaking point for air quality management district, remedy sought
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has accused Tesla's Fremont plant of potentially emitting thousands of tons of illegal air pollutants in recent years and is seeking an order to force the company to take measures to stop.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has accused Tesla's Fremont plant of potentially emitting thousands of tons of illegal air pollutants in recent years and is seeking an order to force the company to take measures to stop.
Port of Oakland currently leading the world in zero pollution efforts
The Port of Oakland helped turn a page in history this morning, as it opened the very first commercial, zero emission, hydrogen truck stop, in the world.
The Port of Oakland helped turn a page in history this morning, as it opened the very first commercial, zero emission, hydrogen truck stop, in the world.
Volunteers from major San Francisco companies clean up downtown
Volunteers from some of San Francisco's most recognized companies were outside on Thursday to help clean and beautify the downtown area.
Volunteers from some of San Francisco's most recognized companies were outside on Thursday to help clean and beautify the downtown area.
Prestigious Goldman Prize honors 7 environmental leaders in San Francisco
Seven environmental changemakers around the world were honored for their extraordinary achievements in San Francisco Monday evening.
Seven environmental changemakers around the world were honored for their extraordinary achievements in San Francisco Monday evening.
Earth Day marks 35th Year of Goldman Environmental Prize
It was Earth Day in 1990, when Rhoda and Richard Goldman held the first ceremony for a brand-new international prize honoring grassroots environmental leaders. This year, the 35th group of prizewinners will be announced and honored April 29th in San Francisco at the War Memorial Opera House.
It was Earth Day in 1990, when Rhoda and Richard Goldman held the first ceremony for a brand-new international prize honoring grassroots environmental leaders. This year, the 35th group of prizewinners will be announced and honored April 29th in San Francisco at the War Memorial Opera House.
Dos Rios State Park to open in California's San Joaquin Valley in June
Dos Rios State Park will be the newest addition to California's state parks system, Gov. Newsom announced.
Dos Rios State Park will be the newest addition to California's state parks system, Gov. Newsom announced.
Volunteers clean up Concord ahead of Earth Day
Cities across the Bay Area are cleaning up their communities this weekend ahead of Earth Day on Monday.
Cities across the Bay Area are cleaning up their communities this weekend ahead of Earth Day on Monday.
This active volcano in Antarctica is spewing real gold dust
Mount Erebus, one of the most active volcanoes, is estimated to emit roughly 80 grams of gold each day.
Mount Erebus, one of the most active volcanoes, is estimated to emit roughly 80 grams of gold each day.