California considers adding treated wastewater to drinking supply through new proposal
When a toilet is flushed in California, the water can end up in a lot of places — the ice in a skating rink, the manufactured snow on ski slopes, in pipes providing irrigation for farmland. And — coming soon — in your drinking glass.
When a toilet is flushed in California, the water can end up in a lot of places — the ice in a skating rink, the manufactured snow on ski slopes, in pipes providing irrigation for farmland. And — coming soon — in your drinking glass.
San Jose State grad continues streak of trash removal hours before receiving degree
A San Jose State climate science graduate continued a streak he started before the COVID pandemic. Each day, for the past 1,607 days, Edgar McGregor has spent time picking up trash in communities near his home in Southern California, and near his college campus in Northern California.
A San Jose State climate science graduate continued a streak he started before the COVID pandemic. Each day, for the past 1,607 days, Edgar McGregor has spent time picking up trash in communities near his home in Southern California, and near his college campus in Northern California.
NASA: Life may exist in oceans, geysers of 17 icy exoplanets
These findings expand the search for life in the universe, as it bucks the typical approach of finding liquid water, a necessary ingredient for life.
These findings expand the search for life in the universe, as it bucks the typical approach of finding liquid water, a necessary ingredient for life.
Study suggests people are leaving some U.S. neighborhoods because of flood risks
A recent study implies that flood risk and climate change are compelling people to move from their homes to places where the threat isn’t as high.
A recent study implies that flood risk and climate change are compelling people to move from their homes to places where the threat isn’t as high.
Supervisor calls for permanent removal of backfiring sheriff's bus 'terrorizing' San Bruno residents
A county supervisor insists a sheriff's office bus that has wreaked havoc on residents in a San Bruno neighborhood as it rolls through be permanently removed from service.
A county supervisor insists a sheriff's office bus that has wreaked havoc on residents in a San Bruno neighborhood as it rolls through be permanently removed from service.
PG&E asks for another rate hike due to climate change
Climate change has aggravated inflation, but nowhere more than with Pacific Gas & Electric, the first major utility to deal with far more effects of extreme weather related to fire and floods.
Climate change has aggravated inflation, but nowhere more than with Pacific Gas & Electric, the first major utility to deal with far more effects of extreme weather related to fire and floods.
Richmond holds meeting over smelly air and chemicals from wastewater treatment plant
Chemical and sewage-like odors were detected over several days last week and led to complaints by residents. Richmond City Council held an emergency meeting to address air quality concerns and pushed Veolia, which manages the plant for answers and solutions.
Chemical and sewage-like odors were detected over several days last week and led to complaints by residents. Richmond City Council held an emergency meeting to address air quality concerns and pushed Veolia, which manages the plant for answers and solutions.
Scientists are hunting urchins to save California's crucial underwater forests
Scientists are in a race right now to save underwater kelp forests along much of the California Coastline that are being devoured by a species of sea urchin. Researchers say the bull kelp forests play an important role in the region's underwater ecosystem and the survival of area fish and wildlife.
Scientists are in a race right now to save underwater kelp forests along much of the California Coastline that are being devoured by a species of sea urchin. Researchers say the bull kelp forests play an important role in the region's underwater ecosystem and the survival of area fish and wildlife.
Decades-old snow diaries tell storied history of Central Sierra's Snow Lab
The Central Sierra Snow Lab, which is currently managed by UC Berkeley, first opened its doors in 1946. Snowfall records span numerous and even predate the lab by many years.
The Central Sierra Snow Lab, which is currently managed by UC Berkeley, first opened its doors in 1946. Snowfall records span numerous and even predate the lab by many years.
Lawsuit to be filed over radioactive waste at San Francisco's Hunters Point
A lawsuit is being filed over radioactive waste at San Francisco's Hunters Point neighborhood.
A lawsuit is being filed over radioactive waste at San Francisco's Hunters Point neighborhood.
Landslide renews concerns over decades-old Daly City landfill
Along the rocky coastline of Daly City, a decades-old decision is giving rise to present-day concerns that affect both residents and the environment.
Along the rocky coastline of Daly City, a decades-old decision is giving rise to present-day concerns that affect both residents and the environment.
New cemetery proposal in San Jose's Coyote Valley could harm wildlife, environmentalists say
Environmentalists are urging San Jose leaders to reconsider plans for a new cemetery in Coyote Valley, claiming it will harm large swaths of natural habitats.
Environmentalists are urging San Jose leaders to reconsider plans for a new cemetery in Coyote Valley, claiming it will harm large swaths of natural habitats.
China and India lead the world's increase in carbon dioxide emissions this year
A team of scientists reported that the world this year pumped 1.1% more heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the air than last year because of increased pollution from China and India.
A team of scientists reported that the world this year pumped 1.1% more heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the air than last year because of increased pollution from China and India.
Chevron's report on power outage at Richmond refinery lists chemicals released
The flames and columns of smoke Monday at the Chevron refinery in Richmond alarmed residents who could see the flaring from miles away.
The flames and columns of smoke Monday at the Chevron refinery in Richmond alarmed residents who could see the flaring from miles away.
First electric crane on West Coast takes carbon emissions goals to new heights
Bigge Crane and Rigging Company demoed the Liebherr crawler crane at its yard in San Leandro for customers Thursday afternoon. The manufacturer says the heavy equipment can lift 275 tons and run up to eight hours on battery power.
Bigge Crane and Rigging Company demoed the Liebherr crawler crane at its yard in San Leandro for customers Thursday afternoon. The manufacturer says the heavy equipment can lift 275 tons and run up to eight hours on battery power.
Most US cities would need new lead water pipes within 10 years under newly-proposed EPA rules
In the U.S., there are more than 9 million lead pipes still in the ground, which are typically the biggest source of lead in drinking water. Lead is particularly dangerous to young children.
In the U.S., there are more than 9 million lead pipes still in the ground, which are typically the biggest source of lead in drinking water. Lead is particularly dangerous to young children.
Virgin Atlantic achieves 1st trans-Atlantic flight on sustainable 'jet-zero' fuel
The first commercial airliner to cross the Atlantic on a purely high-fat, low-emissions fuel flew Tuesday from London to New York in a step toward achieving what supporters called “jet zero."
The first commercial airliner to cross the Atlantic on a purely high-fat, low-emissions fuel flew Tuesday from London to New York in a step toward achieving what supporters called “jet zero."
San Jose creeks see explosion in spawning salmon population
This year is shaping up to be significant for the salmon population, as large numbers of fish migrate through Bay Area creeks for spawning.
This year is shaping up to be significant for the salmon population, as large numbers of fish migrate through Bay Area creeks for spawning.
Sea turtle nests set records on beaches in US, but global warming endangers their survival
This year alone, one stretch of Florida's Gulf Coast where 75 turtle nests had been counted, were wiped out by the surge from Hurricane Idalia in August.
This year alone, one stretch of Florida's Gulf Coast where 75 turtle nests had been counted, were wiped out by the surge from Hurricane Idalia in August.
APEC University and SF startup CEO look at ways to help sustainability policies
The APEC University Leaders Forum drew more than 130 university presidents, professors, researchers, and politicians from APEC's 21 member economies to San Francisco's Commonwealth Club Monday, for a day of speeches and panel discussions on the topic "Investing in Tomorrow's Biodiversity."
The APEC University Leaders Forum drew more than 130 university presidents, professors, researchers, and politicians from APEC's 21 member economies to San Francisco's Commonwealth Club Monday, for a day of speeches and panel discussions on the topic "Investing in Tomorrow's Biodiversity."