Today’s news
Environmental Groups Sue Graniterock Over Pajaro River Pollution
Lawsuit alleges over 1,000 days of Clean Water Act violations at Aromas quarry

Community-Centered Climate Strategies Explored at Commonwealth Club Event
Trust for Public Land and experts discuss how natural and built spaces can deliver climate solutions and strengthen social bonds.
South Korean Activist Wins Prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize
Kim Bo-rim's youth-led climate lawsuit led to a landmark court ruling that could prevent over 1.5 billion tons of carbon emissions.
Recent news
Apr. 19, 2026
Efforts Underway to Protect California's Giant Sequoias from Wildfires
Partnership aims to reduce fire risk and restore ancient groves after devastating losses in recent years
Apr. 19, 2026
Drone Footage Captures Surfers Skimming Over Juvenile Great White Sharks
Scientists link early shark sightings to warm water and possible El Niño conditions
Apr. 19, 2026
Naomi White's Landscapes of Illusion and Possibilities Confront the Climate Crisis
The artist's mixed-media collages disrupt 19th-century survey photographs to imagine a more just and equitable future.
Apr. 18, 2026
No-Till Farming Helps Growers Beat Dust Regulations
New EPA crackdown on PM-10 dust emissions forces California farmers to adopt conservation practices.
Apr. 18, 2026
Genetic Tests Link Destructive California Nutria to Oregon Population
Findings suggest illegal human reintroduction of the invasive rodents
Apr. 18, 2026
San Francisco Gears Up for Massive Climate Week
Annual event draws 80,000 attendees for sustainability events across the city.
Apr. 18, 2026
San Francisco Unveils Updated Climate Plan Targeting Net-Zero Emissions by 2040
The plan aims to cut emissions, reduce household costs, and improve public health through expanded renewable energy, electrification, and green initiatives.
Apr. 18, 2026
Scientists Discover Unexpected Pacific Ocean Cooling Mechanism
Intensified wind-driven upwelling may temporarily offset some effects of global warming on marine ecosystems.
Apr. 18, 2026
California Dairies Turn to Triple-Cropping Forages
Conservation tillage practices enable more crops per year, helping dairies meet new waste discharge regulations.
Apr. 18, 2026
No-Till Farming Tackles Moisture and Dust Challenges in California
Conservation educator Jeff Mitchell shares how California farmers are adopting no-till and strip-till practices with help from global pioneers.
Apr. 18, 2026
No-Till Farming Helps Farmers Meet New Air Quality Standards
Reduced tillage and fewer equipment passes can lower dust emissions and comply with federal regulations.
Apr. 18, 2026
Starving Seabirds Wash Up Along San Diego Coast
Rescue efforts intensify as SeaWorld steps in to aid emaciated cormorants, pelicans, and murres
Apr. 18, 2026
Many Growers Harvest Higher No-Till Yields Than University Research Shows
Experts explain why real-world no-till farming often outperforms small-scale university studies
Apr. 17, 2026
Bay Area Dungeness Crab Season to Close April 30 for Whale Protection
Experimental whale-safe gear will be allowed starting May 7 to resume fishing
Apr. 17, 2026
Get Oil Out! Fights Risky Sable Oil Pipeline Proposal in Santa Barbara
Environmental group warns of potential for another devastating oil spill on the California coast
Apr. 17, 2026
Aerial Firefighting Fleet Brings Diverse Capabilities to Wildfire Battles
From massive air tankers to nimble helicopters, specialized aircraft play a critical role in combating blazes.
Apr. 17, 2026
Sick Seabirds Overwhelm SeaWorld Rescue Efforts
Experts link spike in distressed birds to ongoing ocean heat wave
Apr. 17, 2026
One in Five Gray Whales Fail to Exit San Francisco Bay
Researchers raise alarm over high mortality rate of whales entering the bay
Apr. 16, 2026
Goats Enlisted for Eco-Friendly Brush Clearance in Pasadena's Arroyo Seco
600 goats will graze on fire-prone vegetation to reduce wildfire risk in the natural area.
Apr. 16, 2026
Seabirds Dying from Starvation Along California Coast
SeaWorld San Diego sees surge in rescue calls as birds struggle to find food amid ocean heat wave