The Latest

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  Climate Change Sep 30

  Weather-related power outages on the rise

  According to Climate Central, there is a rise in weather-related power outages across the United States. Meteorologist Vianey Arana reports.
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  Climate Change Sep 25

  What to know about coral bleaching and how it impacts Earth

  In a warming planet, coral reefs are being impacted at an alarming rate. Meteorologist Vianey Arana reports.
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  weather Sep 24

  National Weather Service upgrades its radar systems

  In order to keep up with the atmosphere, the National Weather Service recently completed an upgrade to its weather radars. Meteorologist Vianey Arana reports.
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  Climate Change Sep 24

  First EV charging outpost opens for Yosemite visitors

  There’s a new option for electric vehicle owners who travel long distances to visit Yosemite National Park, with the first charging outpost by Rivian located in Groveland, about 25 miles outside of the park. Kari Hall reports.
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  Climate Change Sep 19

  Climate in Crisis: Company helps you recycle

  How much of your trash actually makes it into the recycling bin? A company is now offering an easier way to get rid of your items so they don’t end up in the landfill. Vianey Arana reports.
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  California Sep 19

  Climate in Crisis: 40th annual coastal cleanup

  This weekend, grab some friends and family to volunteer and make our coastline even more beautiful.
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  Climate Change Sep 17

  Heat-tolerant and drought-resistant plants

  As our world warms moving forward, extreme heat could put the resources we use for cooling at risk.
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  Decision 2024 Oct 7

  California Prop 4: $10 billion bond would address climate change issues

  As California faces a future of impacts due to a changing climate, state voters will be asked to put up billions of dollars to aid that effort through a new climate bond on the November ballot. 
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  Climate Change Sep 13

  California's newest effort at recycling drink containers coming to Bay Area

  California is trying to make it easier for residents to get cash back for empty beverage containers. Hundreds of new recycling drop-off sites are coming to the state, including to the Bay Area.
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  Climate Change Sep 12

  Climate in Crisis: NOAA climate report card

  The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration pushed its most recent climate report card. NBC Bay Area’s Janelle Wang spoke with Meteorologist Vianey Arana to understand what it means for the Bay Area.
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  Climate Change Sep 10

  Google uses AI to track heat waves

  Extreme heat is the biggest cause of weather-related deaths around the world, but a new heat mapping tool from Google is using artificial intelligence to help communities prepare for and mitigate the effects of extreme heat.
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  PG&E Sep 10

  PG&E using new wildfire mitigation robots developed by SF startup

  With fire season here, a new tool is being used for forest mitigation and wildfire prevention. PG&E is using the BurnBot RX2 created by a San Francisco startup. An executive with BurnBot Inc. provides details.
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  artificial intelligence Sep 4

  Peninsula firefighters using AI technology to help fight wildfires

  As it heats up this week, firefighters on the Peninsula have a new tool to help detect when a wildfire breaks out. The device uses AI to determine what is burning and where.
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  california wildfires Sep 4

  How weather is impacting the Bear Fire in Sierra County

  Firefighters battling the Bear Fire are dealing with hot and dry conditions. Meteorologist Vianey Arana reports.
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  UC Berkeley Sep 3

  Plastic recycling project in the works at UC Berkeley

  An ambitious project at UC Berkeley aims to take plastic and break it down to create new plastic.
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  California Sep 1

  Gov. Gavin Newsom calls California lawmakers into a special session to find ways to cut gas prices

  California lawmakers will come back in a special session after they wrap up their legislative year on Saturday to debate measures proposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom aimed at reducing gas price spikes at the pump. Newsom called the Legislature into the special session Saturday after Democrats in the Assembly pushed back on his efforts to pass the energy ...
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  Climate Change Aug 27

  Sustainable lawns instead of artificial turf

  There’s a lot of talk now about banning artificial turf in California. There are some healthy alternatives such as drought tolerant Bermuda grass or buffalo grass. Kari Hall reports.