Here are the 20 worst US cities for seasonal allergies – and some of the best
Suffer from seasonal allergies? The most challenging U.S. cities for living with allergies in 2024 were revealed the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's annual report.
Suffer from seasonal allergies? The most challenging U.S. cities for living with allergies in 2024 were revealed the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's annual report.
Teenage boy's body recovered from Russian River
The body of a teenager was recovered Friday morning from the Russian River after he was swept under the rushing currents the day before.
The body of a teenager was recovered Friday morning from the Russian River after he was swept under the rushing currents the day before.
PFAS: EPA imposes first-ever limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency is imposing first-ever limits on certain "forever chemicals" in tap water that will require utilities to reduce them to the lowest level they can be reliably measured.
The Environmental Protection Agency is imposing first-ever limits on certain "forever chemicals" in tap water that will require utilities to reduce them to the lowest level they can be reliably measured.
Bay Area awed by rare solar eclipse
For millions of Americans, Monday's solar eclipse was the celestial event of their lives.
For millions of Americans, Monday's solar eclipse was the celestial event of their lives.
Aftershocks expected within next week following New Jersey earthquake: USGS forecast
The likelihood of a magnitude 3 aftershock happening within the next week is almost 80%, the USGS predicted.
The likelihood of a magnitude 3 aftershock happening within the next week is almost 80%, the USGS predicted.
Port of Oakland moves toward zero emissions
California's ports are receiving $1.2 billion to invest in newer, cleaner technology. That includes the Port of Oakland.
California's ports are receiving $1.2 billion to invest in newer, cleaner technology. That includes the Port of Oakland.
Earth Hour 2024: Why major world landmarks are going dark
Earth Hour, when major landmarks go dark for the planet, is known as "the biggest hour for Earth." Here's what else to know about the annual, globally recognized event.
Earth Hour, when major landmarks go dark for the planet, is known as "the biggest hour for Earth." Here's what else to know about the annual, globally recognized event.
Bay Area awaits 2024 super bloom after heavy winter rains
After another winter of heavy rains, the Bay Area is poised for another year of the "super bloom" filled with an abundance of wildflowers and vibrant colors.
After another winter of heavy rains, the Bay Area is poised for another year of the "super bloom" filled with an abundance of wildflowers and vibrant colors.
SF launches effort to build 5,000 EV curbside charging stations by 2030
San Francisco announced a new effort Tuesdsay with a goal of building 5,000 new EV charging station in the city by 2030 to meet projected demand.
San Francisco announced a new effort Tuesdsay with a goal of building 5,000 new EV charging station in the city by 2030 to meet projected demand.
The world’s largest ‘dark sky sanctuary’ is now in this US state
An area in the United States that is about one-half the size of New Jersey has become the largest dark sky sanctuary in the world.
An area in the United States that is about one-half the size of New Jersey has become the largest dark sky sanctuary in the world.
Toxic lead levels in fashion accessories at two retailers
A new report from Center for Environmental Health says two retail chains are selling handbags, shoes, and other fashion accessories with toxic levels of lead. We spoke with the group that issued the report about their warning for consumers.
A new report from Center for Environmental Health says two retail chains are selling handbags, shoes, and other fashion accessories with toxic levels of lead. We spoke with the group that issued the report about their warning for consumers.
Where did winter go? Spring begins early as winter in US was warmest on record
During the winter, several areas nationwide that usually experience frigid conditions never had their temperatures dip below zero and went months without snowfall.
During the winter, several areas nationwide that usually experience frigid conditions never had their temperatures dip below zero and went months without snowfall.
Earth sets heat records for 9 straight months as February 2024 goes down as planet’s hottest
February 2024 was the hottest February on record for the world, which makes it the ninth month in a row to be the hottest on record, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service announced Tuesday.
February 2024 was the hottest February on record for the world, which makes it the ninth month in a row to be the hottest on record, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service announced Tuesday.
The Arctic Ocean could be ‘ice-free’ by 2030s, study warns
The study defines “ice-free" as when the Arctic Ocean has less than 400,000 square miles of ice.
The study defines “ice-free" as when the Arctic Ocean has less than 400,000 square miles of ice.
French fries are one of the best meals for protecting biodiversity, study finds
A recent international study ranked the world’s most beloved meal and determined how the creation of those meals hurts or helps the planet.
A recent international study ranked the world’s most beloved meal and determined how the creation of those meals hurts or helps the planet.
830K Chinook salmon die in California because of gas bubble disease
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife said that 830,000 young Chinook salmon, released from its Fall Creek Fish Hatchery in Siskiyou County, are presumed to have died due to gas bubble disease in the Klamath River.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife said that 830,000 young Chinook salmon, released from its Fall Creek Fish Hatchery in Siskiyou County, are presumed to have died due to gas bubble disease in the Klamath River.
‘Thousands of whales disappeared,’ likely starved to death amid strong heatwave: study
Researchers found a decline of nearly 7,000 whales between 2012 and 2021, which coincided with a massive marine heatwave sometimes referred to as “the blob."
Researchers found a decline of nearly 7,000 whales between 2012 and 2021, which coincided with a massive marine heatwave sometimes referred to as “the blob."
Could Mexico City run out of water soon? Region faces historic shortage
Mexico City is facing “unprecedented" low levels in its main water system that supplies millions of people. Some in the region have already reported their taps running dry.
Mexico City is facing “unprecedented" low levels in its main water system that supplies millions of people. Some in the region have already reported their taps running dry.
Death Valley's Lake Manly attracts kayaking, paddle boarding
Death Valley National Park has received more rainfall than typical this winter, enabling visitors to kayak and paddle board on a lake.
Death Valley National Park has received more rainfall than typical this winter, enabling visitors to kayak and paddle board on a lake.
Odor from Valero Refinery noticeable to residents in nearby Benicia
Fire crews are working to mitigate an odor pouring out of the Valero Refinery in Benicia, according to the City of Benicia.
Fire crews are working to mitigate an odor pouring out of the Valero Refinery in Benicia, according to the City of Benicia.