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.
King Tides, highest of the season, roll over San Francisco's Embarcadero
This weekend's storm that swept through the Bay Area was combined with King Tides, which contributed to flooding in many areas.
Ocean heat wave known as 'The Blob' blamed for killing half the population of bird species
The new study suggested that 4 million seabirds died following unusually warm conditions in the northeastern Pacific Ocean between 2014 and 2016.
New California program will offer $2,000 toward the purchase of an e-bike
Next week, California will launch a new statewide incentive program offering up to $2,000 toward the purchase of a new electric bike for income-eligible residents.
List: New California laws going into effect in 2025
A new year means new laws in California. Here's a look at some of the new laws that will impact your life beginning Jan. 1, 2025.