Climate

California’s wildfires are burning far more land so far this year than in 2023

5:02am July 16, 2024

by Ayana Archie

Cal Fire Chief Joe Tyler said the agency and its partners are equipped with with fire trucks, bulldozers, and newly introduced Blackhawk helicopters that can fly at night.

Will the Seine be clean enough to swim in by the Olympics? Not even the experts know

2:49am July 16, 2024

by The Associated Press

Triathlon and marathon swimming are to take place in the Seine, where it has been illegal to swim for more than a century. The water has tested unsafe in recent weeks, and cleaner on other days.

Heat pumps get a cool rebrand in this slow jam

6:24pm July 15, 2024

Heat pumps are efficient and reduce emissions, but they have a publicity problem. Two California-based musicians are on a mission to show how cool heat pumps are by creating smooth jam.

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Mike Roberts (left) and Will Hammond Jr. (right) belt about the virtues of heat pumps. Photo by Eduardo Lopez, Switch Is On.jpg

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Don't think heat pumps are sexy? This slow jam could change your mind

7:13am July 15, 2024

by Laura Klivans / KQED

Heat pumps are an important tool to stave off global warming. Two Berkeley musicians wrote a sultry anthem about them.

To protect mangroves, some Kenyans combat logging with hidden beehives

1:53am July 15, 2024

by The Associated Press

As part of a local conservation effort, beehives dot a section of coastline in Mombasa to try to deter people who chop mangroves for firewood or home construction.

Climate Activists Rally Outside The Supreme Court Over Their Recent EPA Decision

Why the next president's judicial appointments will impact climate action

1:07pm July 13, 2024

by Nathan Rott

The Supreme Court's recent term illustrates the judiciary's outsized role in government's ability to address climate change. The coming election could shape the judicial landscape for decades to come.

How to live without plastics for a month, according to the founder of a global movement

2:30pm July 12, 2024

by Claire Murashima

Plastic Free July is upon us! Rebecca Prince-Ruiz, founder of Plastic Free July, encourages people to take the challenge with friends, start small and keep a “plastic-free kit” on hand.

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AI brings soaring emissions for Google and Microsoft, a major contributor to climate change

11:22am July 12, 2024

by Dara Kerr

The tech giants both report surges in greenhouse gas emissions as they double-down on adding artificial intelligence to all of their products.

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Marathon Oil reaches a $241 million settlement with EPA for environmental violations

5:35pm July 11, 2024

by The Associated Press

The federal government announced a settlement with Marathon Oil for alleged air quality violations at the company's oil and gas operations on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in North Dakota.

Health & Safety

How to prepare for power outages if your health depends on home medical devices

5:04am July 11, 2024

by Ginny Graves

For most people, power outages are an inconvenience. For those who count on electricity for home medical equipment, they can be a crisis. Here's how to plan ahead for health care needs in a blackout.