Al Gore criticizes Trump administration at San Francisco Climate Week kickoff
At the launch of San Francisco Climate Week, former Vice President Al Gore criticized the Trump administration for rolling back climate progress and called for urgent collective action, warning that the fossil fuel industry remains a major obstacle to a clean energy future.
Trump administration opens up over half of national forests for logging
A new directive from the Trump administration will open up more logging in national forests.
Union Square transforms into massive garden for Tulip Day celebration
Union Square was transformed into a colorful garden for Tulip Day, with 80,000 tulips on display for attendees to pick their own bouquets, free of charge. The one-day event drew thousands of people, some arriving as early as 6 a.m., to celebrate the arrival of spring and take part in the floral festivities.
Watts metal company ordered to stop operating as owners face felony charges
A long-sought victory for residents in Watts as the owners of a metal salvage and recycling yard face felony charges of knowingly disposing hazardous waste at a site next to a school with no permit.
Mystery solved as 'crazy gross rain' dirties cars across hundreds of miles
Reports of vehicles mysteriously coated in dirt ranged from St. Louis and Missouri, through Illinois and even as far away as Charleston, West Virginia.
You can eat these 5 invasive animals to help population control, US Fish & Wildlife Service says
An invasive species is an introduced non-native organism that begins to spread or expand its range from an original introduction and can possibly harm the environment, economy or human health.
Chinook salmon returns to NorCal river after 80 years
Chinook salmon swim in a northern California river for the first time in more than 80 years.
Trump targeting showerheads, LED light bulbs in next environmental order
President Trump has long complained of showerheads that use less water and other energy-efficient appliances.
SF mayor marks 1 month on job with street clean-up, additional promises
Mayor Daniel Lurie, (D) San Francisco, marked his first month on the job on Saturday by participating in street cleaning along a mile-long stretch of the Van Ness corridor.
Paper straws: The arguments for and against
Paper or plastic? President Trump has joined the debate on straws.
Trump Administration pulls funding for endangered CA fish
Donald Trump has criticized conservation efforts concerning the delta smelt as detrimental to California firefighting capabilities.
‘Doomsday Clock’ closer than ever to midnight
Earth is moving closer to destruction, a science-oriented advocacy group said Tuesday as it advanced its famous "Doomsday Clock" to 89 seconds till midnight, the closest it has ever been.
Santa Clara County prepares for heated debate over banning of plastic turf at sports fields
A Santa Clara County supervisors plans to introduce an ordinance, on Tuesday, that would ban the use of synthetic or plastic turf at all county-owned parks and facilities. Otto Lee site health risks associated with the plastic turf.
Trump to reopen waters for drilling, rolling back environmental protections
President Donald Trump wants to roll back environmental protections and reversing climate policies put in place by the Biden administration.
Scientific data collected in Los Angeles fires could improve future safety
While it is difficult to find any kind of silver lining to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, scientists can use data being collected now to help anticipate and better understand fire behavior.
What to know about Trump's interests in Greenland, Panama Canal
Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”
Shrinking Colorado River will take a toll on the nation's food supply
The shelves and prices at your local grocery store could look a little different soon. The Colorado River, which provides water for about 15% of our country’s agriculture, is shrinking.
Jimmy Carter: The first ‘green’ president
Former President Jimmy Carter will be widely remembered as a champion of conservation, but perhaps fewer know just how much he did to preserve his home state of Georgia and beyond.
How to recycle your Christmas tree: Simple tips for a sustainable goodbye
As the holiday season ends, many people are looking for ways to properly dispose of their Christmas trees.
Applications for California's $2,000 e-bike incentive closes shortly after launching
Within an hour after launching a new statewide e-bike incentive program, offering up to $2,000 toward a new electric bicycle, the applications were filled. But here's how to get in on the next application window.