Climate in Crisis: AI and wildfire detection
With wildfires raging across the Bay Area, PG&E hopes artificial intelligence will give officials a way of staying ahead of them and the risk they pose to the power grid.
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San Francisco launches curbside EV charging pilot program
The city of San Francisco is starting a pilot program to boost curbside electric vehicle or EV charging.
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Extreme weather patterns arrive early
From severe flooding in Florida to extreme heat in the southwest, some weather patterns have arrived earlier than usual. Meteorologist Vianey Arana reports.
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Converting cow manure to fuel is growing climate solution, but critics say communities put at risk
California has become a leader in curbing methane emissions from dairy farms, a major source of the greenhouse gas.
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How changing climate is impacting California's fire season
Research shows the timing and intensity of wildfires are changing due to the influence of a warming planet. Meteorologist Vianey Arana reports.
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Climate in Crisis: Nuestro Planeta
NBC Bay Area presents “Nuestro Planeta” a new documentary from Telemundo that gives a voice to the Latino communities on how climate change is impacting their lives.
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How the ocean is key to humans and the environment
June is world ocean month, a great time to highlight how we can take care of our oceans. Meteorologist Vianey Arana reports.
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Cost to stay cool is climbing
New projections show that trying to stay cool is costing more across the United States. Meteorologist Vianey Arana reports.
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Breaking down the impacts of record-breaking heat
As heat remains the major headline in the Bay Area this week, global temperatures continue to soar. Meteorologist Vianey Arana reports.
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Dangers of extreme heat for low-income communities
With the official start of summer drawing closer, so does concern around climate change and its disproportionate impact on low-income communities and communities of color.
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Lake Shasta benefits from back-to-back wet winters
Two winters featuring heavy rain and snow have helped fill Lake Shasta, a major player for California’s water supply. Meteorologist Vianey Arana reports.
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Clean-energy school buses on the way to Bay Area, California
More children in California will soon be riding on clean-energy school buses. On Wednesday, the Biden administration announced funding for over 530 school districts in the U.S. to get new “green” or electric school buses.
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Surfrider report: Bay Area beach among top 10 dirtiest in the US
The Surfrider Foundation released its annual list of top 10 dirtiest beaches in the U.S. based on tests it conducted for bacteria, and one Bay Area beach is on it.
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Summer is getting hotter across the US, study says
Experts warn that as our climate warms, risky heat arrives earlier and lingers later. Meteorologist Vianey Arana reports.
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Breaking down the impact of citizen science
In a changing climate, researchers are not only turning to data, they are also using the power of citizen science to better understand environmental trends. Meteorologist Vianey Arana reports.
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NOAA's GOES-U mission preparing for liftoff
Systems are almost ready for the historic launch of NOAA’s GOES-U mission. Meteorologist Vianey Arana reports.
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General Sherman passes health check but world's largest trees face growing climate threats
Researchers climbed the world’s largest tree to inspect for bark beetles and descended the giant sequoia with good news this week. Anthony Ambrose of the Ancient Forest Society led the team up the 275-foot tree called General Sherman. He said researchers found minimal beetle activity in the 2,200-year-old tree in California’s western Sierra N... -
Wildfire smoke's impact on lakes
In a study published Wednesday, scientists focused on wildfire smoke’s impact on lakes’ ecosystems. Meteorologist Vianey Arana reports.
