Sonoma County officials to launch 'long overdue' Russian River revitalization project
Officials with Sonoma County announced on Tuesday the launch of the Russian River Revitalization project this summer, aimed at improving the river's health in spite of recent wildfires and ongoing drought conditions.
Gulf of Mexico fire happened after lightning strike and gas leak, company says
A bizarre chain of events, including a lightning storm and a simultaneous gas pipeline leak, set off a strange subaquatic fireball seen last week in the Gulf of Mexico.
Hunting, poaching led to 30% reduction in Wisconsin gray wolves, study says
Poaching and a hunt in February that exceeded kill quotas led to an estimated 30% reduction of Wisconsin’s gray wolves, according to a new study.
Home builders fined $18K for destroying dozens of Joshua trees
The home builders dug up and destroyed 32 Joshua trees on the property that they own in San Bernardino County to make room for a house they want to build there.
San Mateo County flood protection project set to begin later this month
Construction is set to begin this month on a project to prevent flooding at the Bayfront Canal and Atherton Channel, which drain into the communities of Redwood City, Menlo Park, Atherton and Woodside.
Strawberry moon: See the 1st full moon of the summer this week
Stargazers can enjoy the first full moon after the summer solstice this week, called the “strawberry moon.”
Earth trapping ‘unprecedented’ amount of heat, NASA, NOAA study says
NASA and the NOAA have compiled data showing an “unprecedented” amount of heat is being trapped in Earth’s atmosphere, doubling since 2005.
Heat wave 2021: Dangerous temperatures, drought impact western US
A dangerous heat wave continues to impact the western United States, placing much of the region in jeopardy of breaking more records.
Summer solstice 2021: Why it’s the start of season, longest day of year
The first day of summer is on Sunday, June 20. But what is the summer solstice, why is it the longest day of the year and how is it celebrated? Here are some facts about the significant day.
Goldman environmental prize winners overcome challenges of the pandemic
The awards, often called the equivalent of Nobel prizes, recognize grassroots activists across the globe.
Activists marching against climate change cross Golden Gate Bridge
On the Golden Gate Bridge, Monday marchers were letting their feet do the talking in a campaign to combat climate change.
Swiss voters narrowly reject tax hike to fight climate change
Exit polls on Sunday indicated that Swiss voters appear to have narrowly rejected a proposed “carbon dioxide law” that would have hiked fees and taxes on fuels that produce greenhouse gases.
UN: World must tackle climate change, extinction crisis together
A new United Nations report says the world needs to tackle the climate change and extinction crises together, not separately.
California activists walking hundreds of miles for climate change
Seven activists are walking almost 300 miles for climate change. They admit their legs are sore, they've experienced 100-degree temperatures and their share of blisters.
EBMUD customers will likely see higher water bills starting in July
Hundreds of thousands of customers in Alameda and Contra Costa counties will see slightly higher water bills in the coming month after EBMUD board members approved a two-year, $2.25 billion budget.
Carbon dioxide in atmosphere 50% higher than dawn of industrial age
Scientists say the annual peak of global heat-trapping carbon dioxide in the air has reached another dangerous milestone: 50% higher than when the industrial age began.
Cruises from Venice restart, bringing environmental protests
The voyage heralded the return of cruise ships to Venice but reignited an anti-cruise movement that opposes the passage of the enormous ships through the fragile lagoon.
Climate change responsible for more than a third of global heat deaths, study says
A new study has calculated that more than one-third of global heat deaths can directly be attributed to human-caused climate change.
Air district issues first Spare the Air alert of the year for Memorial Day
A combination of tailpipe exhaust and sizzling temperatures expected Monday have prompted Bay Area air quality officials to issue a Spare the Air alert for Memorial Day.
Study suggests Greenland ice sheet is ‘close to a tipping point’ due to global warming
A significant part of the western Greenland ice sheet may reach a tipping point, which would make its current configuration become unstable, a new study suggests.