Climate Change

Cow flatulence can warm the planet, emitting a harmful methane gas that stays in the atmosphere and traps heat from the sun. But UC Davis researchers have a partial solution.

Cow flatulence can warm the planet, emitting a harmful methane gas that stays in the atmosphere and traps heat from the sun. But UC Davis researchers have a partial solution. Kari Hall reports.

The price of arabica coffee beans is up 70% this year due to droughts, frost, floods, high temperatures, say experts.

Unpredictable climate events are blamed for spiking the price of Arabica beans to record levels.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill is pumping nearly $70 billion dollars into improving and expanding passenger rail across the U.S. National climate reporter Chase Cain shows us that traveling by train can also be good for the planet.

Extreme weather is making owning a home even more expensive. Home repair companies say hot temperatures caused spikes in AC maintenance. Frozen pipe damage is also going up in bitter cold temperatures. And flooding from big storms not only causes water damage, but you might have to also consider pest control when ants start moving into your home. Experts say…

Kendra Sinclair with Thumbtack explains how you can weather proof your home to save money in the long run.

After more than two years of negotiations, member countries of the United Nations failed to meet their own deadline this past weekend of striking a global agreement to curb plastic waste, thus, extending negotiations into 2025. Jessica Aguirre speaks with Margaret Spring with the Monterey Bay Aquarium on this.

New research shows the vast majority of Gen Z and Millennials are worried about climate change. National climate reporter Chase Cain talked with mental health experts about ways to cope with the difficult emotions.

In the wee hours Sunday at the United Nations climate talks, countries from around the world reached an agreement on how rich countries can cough up the funds to support poor countries in the face of climate change.

This year’s three most devastating storms — Beryl, Helene and Milton —- increased by 18 mph, 16 mph and 24 mph respectively because of climate change, the authors said

As wildfires continue to tear through the California landscape year after year, devastating land and homes, a new study suggests the state’s agriculture is also increasingly a victim. Joe Rosato Jr. reports.

San Francisco has permission to build a sea wall along a portion of Ocean Beach to protect some of the city’s critical infrastructure from erosion, but some people, including surfers, aren’t on board. Sergio Quintana reports.

Cities in Asia and the United States emit the most pollutants that contribute to climate change, according to new data released at COP29.

Cities in Asia and the United States emit the most heat-trapping gas that feeds climate change, and Shanghai is the most polluting.

Mountain View-based startup Range Energy wants to challenge Tesla in the race to electrify big rigs.

Mountain View-based startup Range Energy wants to challenge Tesla in the race to electrify big rigs. Scott Budman reports.

In eastern Europe, the global climate conference COP 29, or Conference of Parties, is being held by the United Nations in Azerbaijan.

A new report describes the dire state of Earth’s snow and ice, suggesting several major tipping points are likelier than scientists once thought.

California reservoirs’ levels have dropped as the state experiences an abnormally dry year. Meteorologist Rob Mayeda reports.