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Climate change is causing distress, anxiety among young Americans
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.
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Here's what to know about the new funding deal that countries agreed to at UN climate talks
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.
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New study details climate change's impact on the strength of hurricanes
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
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New study finds wildfire impact on California's nut trees
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.
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Surfers object to sea wall along San Francisco's Ocean Beach
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.
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NYC, Houston among most polluting cities, new data suggests
Cities in Asia and the United States emit the most pollutants that contribute to climate change, according to new data released at COP29.
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World's most polluting cities revealed at COP29: NYC, Houston among top emitters
Cities in Asia and the United States emit the most heat-trapping gas that feeds climate change, and Shanghai is the most polluting.
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Mountain View company works to electrify big rigs
Mountain View-based startup Range Energy wants to challenge Tesla in the race to electrify big rigs.
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Mountain View company works to electrify big rigs
Mountain View-based startup Range Energy wants to challenge Tesla in the race to electrify big rigs. Scott Budman reports.
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UN hosts climate change conference in Azerbaijan
In eastern Europe, the global climate conference COP 29, or Conference of Parties, is being held by the United Nations in Azerbaijan.
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Scientists warn that a key Atlantic current could collapse, among other climate tipping points
A new report describes the dire state of Earth’s snow and ice, suggesting several major tipping points are likelier than scientists once thought.
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California reservoirs' levels drop after a summer of record heat and fire danger
California reservoirs’ levels have dropped as the state experiences an abnormally dry year. Meteorologist Rob Mayeda reports.
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Changes to California climate program could raise gas prices
California air regulators voted to approve changes to a key climate program aimed at reducing planet-warming emissions that has a wide swath of critics and could increase gas prices statewide. Marianne Favro has the details.
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State air regulators to vote on contentious climate program to cut emissions
California air regulators will vote Friday on changes to a key climate program aimed at reducing planet-warming emissions from transportation fuels that has a wide swath of critics — from environmentalists to the oil industry. Ian Cull reports.
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California air regulators to vote on contentious climate program to cut emissions
California air regulators will vote Friday on changes to a key climate program aimed at reducing planet-warming emissions from transportation fuels that has a wide swath of critics — from environmentalists to the oil industry. Ian Cull reports.
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California air regulators approve changes to climate program that could raise gas prices
California air regulators have voted to approve changes to a key climate program aimed at reducing planet-warming emissions that could increase gas prices statewide. The program has garnered backlash from a wide swath of critics from environmentalists to the oil industry. The rule requires the state to reduce the climate impact of transportation fuels by incentivizing producers to lower their...
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Free electric heat pump water heaters for SF residents
San Francisco’s Climate Equity Hub is helping its most vulnerable residents transition to clean energy by providing free installation of electric heat pump water heaters to those who qualify.
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Gas price increase looms as state considers amended clean air rules
Gas prices could soon be going up as the state aims to hit carbon emissions goals. Kris Sanchez reports.
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Gas price increase looms as state considers amended clean air rules
Gas prices could soon be going up as California aims to hit carbon emissions goals.
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Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon drops by nearly 31% compared to previous year
In a 12-month span, the Amazon rainforest lost 6,288 square kilometers (2,428 square miles), roughly the size of the U.S. state of Delaware.