Invasive ‘jumping worms’ spreading across US
The Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association said that the worms are spreading through the transfer of mulch, compost, leaf litter and plants.
Climate change: Earth will be 'unlivable' if emissions don't fall faster, UN report warns
A new report from the UN’s top body of climate scientists is warning that temperatures will go beyond a key danger point unless countries worldwide cut greenhouse emissions faster than they are currently committed to doing.
1 in 20 New Jersey heart attacks caused by noise pollution, study says
The heart attack rate in New Jersey was 72% higher in places with high levels of noise pollution, the study concludes.
Rattlesnakes sightings being reported earlier than normal
Reptile experts are reporting an uptick in rattlesnake sightings for this time of the year in the North Bay. Experts say climate change is partly to blame.
Flamingo that escaped Kansas zoo 17 years ago spotted in Texas
Wildlife officials say one of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas.
Air regulators face scrutiny over excessive amounts of pollutants coming from Benicia refinery
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District finds itself without its long time leader and in a remarkably embarrassing situation regarding oil refinery emissions in its jurisdiction.
83-year-old to embark on epic journey from San Francisco to Osaka in 19-foot sailboat
Saturday morning, an epic journey will begin for a sailor who made a name for himself voyaging across the Pacific from Japan to San Francisco in a tiny 19-foot sailboat.
Satellite images show New York-sized ice shelf collapse in East Antarctica
Scientists are concerned because an ice shelf the size of New York City collapsed in East Antarctica, an area that had long been thought to be stable.
Chick-fil-A to turn used cooking oil into fuel in partnership with Darling Ingredients
Chick-fil-A partner Darling Ingredients will turn used cooking oil into ‘transportation fuel’
Man finds 'extremely rare' pink grasshopper in Texas
"I looked it up and saw that it was extremely rare. After that, I couldn't sleep, I was just in my head all night thinking about how I just let it go."
Temperatures in Antarctica reach 70 degrees warmer than normal
Parts of Antarctica Friday hit 70 degrees warmer than normal.
Chevron workers strike: 500 Richmond refinery workers walk picket lines
More than 500 Chevron union workers took to the picket line on Monday, when contract negotiations broke down. The workers say Chevron's offer is insufficient, given the Bay Area's high cost of living. The company brought in replacement workers.
A's dealt setback in effort to build new stadium in Oakland
A committee to protect San Francisco Bay recommended Wednesday that the Port of Oakland keep Charles P. Howard Terminal for maritime use rather than allowing the Oakland A's to build a new ballpark there.
Golden Gate Park's JFK Dr. could become permanently car-free next month
San Francisco Mayor London Breed has introduced legislation to keep Golden Gate Park's John F. Kennedy Drive permanently car free as it has been for much of the past two years during the pandemic.
California man gets prison for stealing forest user fees in southern Arizona
Federal prosecutors said 51-year-old Brian Lisanti pleaded guilty to destroying government property by breaking the lock on a fee envelope collection tube on the Coronado National Forest near Safford.
California to test electric Fords and GMs as backup power for homes
It's backup power for your home that you can back up to your home.
California Drought: Statewide snow pack survey at 63% of normal
State water officials took a crucial survey of the Sierra snow pack on Tuesday and the results say: California needs a lot more rain a lot sooner. A third year of drought is becoming more likely.
Point Reyes seeks 'dark sky' recognition for its starry nights
Point Reyes is already known as one of the Bay Area's natural highlights. Now the community wants to be recognized for its low light.
UN report on climate change: Urgent action needed to secure a 'liveable' future
A new UN report to guide leaders in their efforts to curb climate change warns the world is going to get sicker, hungrier, poorer and more dangerous in the next 18 years.
UN: Wildfires getting worse globally, governments unprepared
A warming planet and changes to land use patterns mean more wildfires will scorch large parts of the globe in coming decades, causing spikes in unhealthy smoke pollution and other problems that governments are ill prepared to confront, according to a U.N. report released Wednesday.