The Latest

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  climate in crisis Apr 12

  WATCH: Climate in Crisis Special

  NBC Bay Area reporters and meteorologists took a deep dive into how climate change is affecting the Bay Area and how local organizations and residents are bringing awareness to the matter.
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  climate in crisis Apr 13

  Climate Focus: Snow Drought in a Warmer Climate

  The Sierra snowpack usually supplies about 30% of California’s water each year. In the spring that snow melts and drains in the reservoirs, giving us year round water for crops, drinking, and everyday use. But what about snow drought? Kari Hall reports.
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  climate in crisis Apr 12

  Climate in Crisis Special: Art Reflecting Life

  What’s next for earth? That’s a question a Bay Area artist asks constantly in creating art pieces reflecting the state of the world and warning people of the danger of climate change. Joe Rosato Jr. reports.
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  climate in crisis Apr 12

  Climate in Crisis Special: Food Waste, Green Innovation

  Tossing leftovers is a habit environmentalists say is destroying the planet. So what can be done to avoid so much waste? A Bay Area research center looks deeper into the matter.
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  climate in crisis Apr 12

  Climate in Crisis Special: Fire Intensity, New Infrastructure Plan

  Climate change is altering our ecosystems and scientists say that’s turning our landscape into a dangerous tinder box. NBC Bay Area meteorologist Rob Mayeda talks to scientists about the future of the state as fire season approaches. In addition to wildfires, the Bay Area needs an improved infrastructure to better deal with upcoming changes i...
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  climate in crisis Apr 12

  Climate in Crisis Special: Climate Hacks to Make a Change

  Orange, smoky skies, climate refugees and sea levels rising are all important climate change topics. But, what can we do individually to make a difference? NBC Bay Area meteorologist Vianey Arana talks about multiple climate hacks that can change our habits into more eco-friendly ones. Furthermore, California’s fire season is approaching and ...
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  climate in crisis Apr 12

  Climate in Crisis Special: Sea Levels Rising, Redwood Trees in Danger

  Scientists have been warning us, and you may have noticed already, that sea levels are rising. Our coastal areas are more prone to flooding, shoreline erosion and hazards from storms. In addition, the Bay Area has recently seen less fog than years prior thus affecting our redwood trees. NBC Bay Area’s meteorologists Kari Hall and Vianey Arana...
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  climate in crisis Apr 12

  Climate in Crisis Special: Rising Temperatures, Climate Refugees

  It’s been a year in which most of our journalistic work pointed toward the pandemic, or racial inequality. However, we’re not overlooking the health of our planet. We just lived through the second warmest year in record, our summers are hotter and dryer, and our wildfires are growing bigger and sparking more often. NBC Bay Area chief me...
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  climate hacks Apr 11

  Climate Hack: Snack Bag Situation

  Plastic snack bags are handy for taking food on the go. The problem is, they’re typically used just once before getting thrown out. In 2015 alone, we threw out more than 141 tons of plastic – including plastic snack bags. So let’s ditch those single-use bags and opt for something that can be used over and over again.
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  climate in crisis Apr 8

  Seaweed Diet for Cows Lowers How Much Methane They Produce: Study

  UC Davis researchers have discovered that seaweed could drastically cut the amount of methane cows produce, possibly becoming a game-changer in the fight against climate change
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  climate in crisis Apr 7

  White Shark Influx in Monterey Bay Linked to Climate Change

  Since 2014, scientists began noting an usual warming of the ocean waters along the Bay Area coast. They attribute it to a changing climate. It’s led to the discovery of some unusual behavior among sharks.
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  Kari Hall Apr 8

  Research Links Warmer Climates to Higher Rates of Disease

  Scientists are studying the links between climate change and pandemics like COVID-19. Some research links a warmer environment to more disease. Kari Hall reports.
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  climate in crisis Apr 7

  Climate in Crisis: Fire Season Changing

  After setting records for the worst fire season in terms of acres burned in two of the last three years – 2018 and 2020 – it may be easy to argue our lengthening fire seasons with more intense wildfire growth rates are one of the more noticeable impacts of climate change for California and the Bay Area.
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  climate in crisis Apr 6

  Climate Focus: ‘Unprecedented' Protection for US Land, Oceans

  President Joe Biden has made climate change action one of his top priorities for his presidency. One very ambitious plan is to make 30% of our country conservation land by the year 2030.
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  wildfires Apr 6

  ‘Grim' Outlook for Upcoming Wildfire Season

  Grim. That’s how a group of local fire experts are now describing the upcoming wildfire season.
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  climate hotspots Feb 2

  Bay Area Climate Change Hotspots

  Our NBC Bay Area meteorologists fanned out across the Bay Area to get a read on problems climate change is creating in the waters that surround us, our forests, our rivers and streams, and the air we breathe. We’ve talked with the scientists or environmental advocates who are studying and working on solutions for the problems.  Click on the......
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  climate hacks Apr 17

  #HeyVNA Climate Hacks

  So you’ve heard of a life hack, right? How about a climate hack? NBC Bay Area forecaster Vianey Arana has some ideas about how you can make small changes that will help you avoid feeding into the problem.