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.
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.