Biden visits Amazon, pledges climate action as Trump prepares to reverse policies
Joe Biden toured the shrinking waters of the Rio Negro as the first sitting American president to set foot in the Amazon rainforest.
Joe Biden toured the shrinking waters of the Rio Negro as the first sitting American president to set foot in the Amazon rainforest.
South Africa’s government says it won’t help the illegal miners inside a closed mine
South Africa’s government says it won’t help a group of illegal miners inside a closed mine in the country’s North West province who have been denied access to basic supplies as part of an official strategy against illegal mining.
South Africa’s government says it won’t help a group of illegal miners inside a closed mine in the country’s North West province who have been denied access to basic supplies as part of an official strategy against illegal mining.
Oil spill reported in Richmond Wharf
The U.S. Coast Guard and State officials are investigating an oil spill into the Richmond Wharf that occurred early Thursday.
The U.S. Coast Guard and State officials are investigating an oil spill into the Richmond Wharf that occurred early Thursday.
Why California gas prices could get even more expensive
The plan approved will increase the state’s emission reduction targets and fund charging infrastructure for zero-emission vehicles.
The plan approved will increase the state’s emission reduction targets and fund charging infrastructure for zero-emission vehicles.
California regulators approve climate rules that could raise gas prices significantly
The California Air Resources Board voted make emissions goals in the state stricter. Critics say the move could increase gas prices as much as 85 cents by 2030.
The California Air Resources Board voted make emissions goals in the state stricter. Critics say the move could increase gas prices as much as 85 cents by 2030.
Measure GG: Berkeley's battle between economy and environment
Measure GG proposes a tax on natural gas use on bigger buildings, but some business owners believe it’s too expensive and could force them to close.
Measure GG proposes a tax on natural gas use on bigger buildings, but some business owners believe it’s too expensive and could force them to close.
Researchers say Arkansas may have 19M tons of lithium critical for battery power
Estimated lithium reserves would be more than nine times what's needed to meet projected global lithium demand in 2030 for EV batteries.
Estimated lithium reserves would be more than nine times what's needed to meet projected global lithium demand in 2030 for EV batteries.
Group swims from Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz to call for protection of Sáttítla
Ahead of Indigenous Peoples' Day, a small group of swimmers swam the 3 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz to raise awareness about a piece of cultural land they want to see protected: Sáttítla.
Ahead of Indigenous Peoples' Day, a small group of swimmers swam the 3 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz to raise awareness about a piece of cultural land they want to see protected: Sáttítla.
Earth's wildlife populations have declined a staggering 73% in 50 years: report
A staggering loss of world wildlife populations could have “devastating" consequences without immediate action, a new report concludes.
A staggering loss of world wildlife populations could have “devastating" consequences without immediate action, a new report concludes.
Biden sets 10-year deadline for US cities to replace lead pipes, make drinking water safer
The president announced the new regulation, which replaces a standard set forth by the Trump administration that did not include a universal requirement to replace lead pipes.
The president announced the new regulation, which replaces a standard set forth by the Trump administration that did not include a universal requirement to replace lead pipes.
California AG sues ExxonMobil over alleged plastic recycling deception
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday announced the filing of an unprecedented lawsuit against ExxonMobil for allegedly engaging in a 50-year campaign of deception that “caused and exacerbated the global plastics pollution crisis."
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday announced the filing of an unprecedented lawsuit against ExxonMobil for allegedly engaging in a 50-year campaign of deception that “caused and exacerbated the global plastics pollution crisis."
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.