Climate Change

President Donald Trump signed a bill Thursday formally blocking California’s plan to phase out the sale of all new gas vehicles by 2035. Meteorologist Vianey Arana reports.

A new documentary premieres Thursday night in the North Bay about the forest guardians trying to protect the Amazon rainforest. NBC Bay Area spoke with the filmmakers.

Young minds continue to take the lead in the fight to protect our planet. Meteorologist Vianey Arana reports.

The EPA plan would eliminate existing limits on greenhouse gas emissions from coal and gas-fired power plants, a move which would continue the pollution that’s driving climate change. Meteorologist Chase Cain breaks down the agency’s proposal and its implications on NBC News Daily.

Bay Area residents may be dealing with some unwanted visitors in their homes: Pests.

Bay Area residents may be dealing with some unwanted visitors in their homes: Pests.

Summer has become hotter in most U.S. counties, as much as 5 degrees Fahrenheit in some instances, since 1970. Children are especially at risk.

A warming climate has made it more challenging to deal with wildfires by extending the number of days they can occur and leading to faster-growing larger fires that can have major impacts on air quality.

A warming climate has made it more challenging to deal with wildfires by extending the number of days they can occur and leading to faster-growing larger fires that can have major impacts on air quality. Meteorologist Rob Mayeda reports.

The Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency is taking aim at dozens of rules aimed at protecting the environment, including one that requires big polluters to report greenhouse gas emissions.

As World Oceans Day approaches, Ocean Bottle is pushing to make a difference. Meteorologist Vianey Arana reports.

The National Weather Service is down 560 employees since the Trump administration and DOGE fired workers and offered buyouts and early retirements to others. Now, a bipartisan group of legislators is introducing a bill to reclassify forecasters as “critical to public safety,” making it faster to rehire for the vacancies. Meteorologist Chase Cain has the exclusive report.

New data shows that CO2 levels have broken through 430 parts per million, an indication that human-caused global warming will continue to warp the environment.

Thursday is annual World Environment Day, encouraging awareness and actions people can take to protect the planet. This weekend, San Francisco will celebrate with earth-friendly events.

New data from UCSD and the Scripps Institute shows a record-high concentration of CO2, rising faster than ever. Meteorologist Chase Cain talks with the lead scientist about the acceleration of climate change and the future of this critical data.

A new analysis by Climate Central shows climate change is having a growing influence on the amount of extremely hot summer days in hundreds of cities across the nation. Meteorologist Vianey Arana reports.

Hurricanes Helene and Milton showed how tropical storms can leave devastation hundreds of miles after landfall. Climate change is amplifying hurricanes’ potential for flooding. Meteorologist Chase Cain highlights the importance of preparing now — even if you don’t live on the coast.

The landslide that buried a Swiss village and riverbed is refocusing attention on the role of global warming in glacier collapses around the world.

Temperatures will continue to rise over the next five years, increasing risks and impacts on society and our economy, according to a new report. Meteorologist Vianey Arana reports.