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.
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.