climate in crisis

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.

Plastic water bottles are super convenient when you’re at the gym or out and about running errands. Here’s the problem. A study found that around the world, 1 million plastic bottles are purchased each minute. And in the United States, only 30% of plastic bottles that are sold get recycled. So let’s switch to something more planet friendly, that can...

You’ve probably never thought about it. But those sponges we use to wash the dishes are dirtying our planet. We go through an average of two a month. And when we throw out old sponges, it takes them hundreds of years to break down. But there’s something you can use instead that will have you throwing out half as many...

A developer just got the green light to build thousands of homes on bay in South Richmond, near a known contaminated site.
Cheryl Hurd reports.

A developer just got the green light to build thousands of homes on the bay in South Richmond, near a known contaminated site.

Our Bay Area rain season has been anything but normal this year as we are running a deficit of -8.00 to -20.00”. A big contributor to our dismal rain season has been La Niña which can push storms well away from the Bay Area.

Our Bay Area rain season has been anything but normal this year as we are running a deficit of -8.00 to -20.00”. A big contributor to our dismal rain season has been La Niña which can push storms well away from the Bay Area. Chief Meteorologist Jeff Ranieri reports.

With our increased temperatures we have seen an increase in the amount of days mosquitoes and ticks are active. In the 1980s there was an average of 182 mosquito days per year and in the 2010s we have increased to 217 days, a 35 day increase.

With our increased temperatures we have seen an increase in the amount of days mosquitoes and ticks are active. In the 1980s there was an average of 182 mosquito days per year and in the 2010s we have increased to 217 days, a 35 day increase. Chief Meteorologist Jeff Ranieri reports.

President Joe Biden is taking on climate change as part of his new infrastructure plan and the bill would allocate billions of dollars to turn our economy “greener.” Janelle Wang spoke to Zeke Hausfather, climate scientist from the Breakthrough Institute, for a breakdown.

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.

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.

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 talked to experts...

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 it is expected to be relentless.

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 meteorologist Jeff Ranieri...

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 in the region’s ecosystems. Vice President...

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.

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.

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

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.