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In Florida's Senate race, climate-change policies come under scrutiny after deadly hurricanes
Hurricanes Helene and Milton are drawing attention to the environmental records of Republican Sen. Rick Scott and his Democratic challenger, former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell.
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First-time voters, disasters, & climate change could decide this election
The Environmental Voter Project says more than 130,000 first-time voters, who prioritize climate change, have already cast ballots. Combined with the impacts of extreme weather and climate change, they could decide this election. National climate reporter Chase Cain shows us where climate voters could have the most influence.
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Climate change's impact on fall foliage
The changing leaves during the fall make for a picturesque view, but seasonal changes are being impacted by our changing climate. Meteorologist Vianey Arana reports.
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49ers doing their part to reduce emissions at Levi's Stadium
The San Francisco 49ers lead the league in reducing our carbon footprint, from the recycled materials used to build Levi’s Stadium to the food grown on a rooftop garden there. A team executive explains the 49ers’ sustainability commitment.
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Removing carbon from the atmosphere
A new yellow powder created by scientists at UC Berkeley could be the key to removing as much carbon dioxide from the air as trees. Meteorologist Vianey Arana reports.
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Warmer ocean temperatures fuel storms, data shows
Following two historic hurricanes, Helene and Milton, there is research that could shed light on why we’re seeing stronger storms. The Scripps Institution of Oceanography has taken data samples of the temperature and chemistry of the ocean along the California coast, including just offshore of San Francisco. Meteorologist Kari Hall reports.
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Half of all global food threatened by growing water crisis, report says
The world has a worsening water crisis, and half of all food production will be at risk of failure by the middle of this century.
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San Mateo climate rally this weekend
This weekend, people have an opportunity to learn more about climate change and make an impact during a rally on the Peninsula.
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San Mateo climate rally this weekend
This weekend, people have an opportunity to learn more about climate change and make an impact during a rally on the Peninsula. Kari Hall reports.
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Hurricane Milton's ‘extreme rapid intensification' driven by climate change
Hurricane Milton didn’t just intensify rapidly, the storm exceeded the even higher threshold of extreme rapid intensification. Meteorologist Chase Cain explains how the powerful Category 5 hurricane shows the fingerprints of climate change and how that threatens inland communities.
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How Hurricane Milton strengthened so quickly
Meteorologist Rob Mayeda explains how Hurricane Milton in the Gulf of Mexico quickly strengthened into a monster Category 5 storm.
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Zillow adds climate risk data to home listings as threats rise
More than 80% of buyers now consider climate risk when purchasing a home, according to a survey by Zillow.
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Youth for Youth Climate Rally
Citizens’ Climate Lobby San Mateo Youth, a grassroots advocacy organization, presents their fourth annual climate rally, Make It Real: Youth for Youth 2024. The rally consists of a march around San Mateo’s vibrant downtown core, followed by a gathering at the pristine Central Park, where students and politicians alike will present a series of impassioned speeches, and then an open…
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Helene “much more destructive” because of climate change, three new studies show
Scientists from California to Europe agree rain from Hurricane Helene increased as much as 50% due to the impacts of climate change. Meteorologist Chase Cain shows us how Helene compares to other hurricanes which brought flooding well after landfall.
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Hurricane Helene brings climate change to forefront of the presidential campaign
The devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene has brought climate change to the forefront of the presidential campaign.
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‘Sip, return, repeat' cups help Petaluma move on from single-use plastic
A first-of-its-kind reusable cups program in Petaluma is helping the city to study how it can move away from single-use plastic and towards a system that’s better for the planet.
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Florida communities hit three times by hurricanes debate whether to rebuild
Back-to-back hits to Florida’s Big Bend are forcing residents to reckon with the true costs of living in an area under siege by storms that researchers say are becoming stronger because of climate change.
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World ski body and UN weather agency team up to help winter sports plan for climate change
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation has teamed up with the United Nations weather agency with winter sports facing a climate change crisis.
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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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Hurricane Helene carrying ‘record-breaking' moisture because of climate change
Climate change fueled Helene’s rapid intensification over the Gulf, and a warmer atmosphere will also allow the storm to dump eye-popping amounts of rain. Meteorologist Chase Cain explains the connection between climate and Helene’s inland flood potential.