Climate Change, Pollution Push Oceans to Tipping Point, UN Report Says June 9, 2026 By Todd Woody A new United Nations assessment of ocean health documents a “deepening crisis” as climate change, pollution, overfishing, and biodiversity loss...
California Overhauls Carbon Market Over Affordability Concerns June 1, 2026 By Todd Woody California has become the latest Democratic-led state to retreat on climate goals amid affordability concerns as regulators Friday revamped its...
Heat-Trapping Microplastics Found to Play Role in Climate Change May 5, 2026 By Todd Woody Microplastics in the atmosphere are heating the planet, magnifying climate change impacts, according to new research. Scientists in China and...
California Utility Bills Are 20% Higher Due to Wildfires April 13, 2026 By Todd Woody The escalating cost of wildfires now adds $41 to the average monthly power bill for residential customers of California’s largest...
Even Low-Risk Homes Are Caught Up in California’s Climate Insurance Crisis March 16, 2026 By Todd Woody As another wildfire season looms, insurance companies have abandoned some California neighborhoods at lower risk of burning, forcing tens of...
Extreme Heat Is Making Life Increasingly Unlivable March 12, 2026 By Todd Woody The number of days where extreme heat makes it too dangerously hot to walk the dog, sweep the porch and...
California Is Reconsidering Nuclear Energy After 50-Year Ban March 2, 2026 By Todd Woody and Will Wade Amid a worldwide resurgence of interest in nuclear energy, cracks are showing in California’s 50-year-old moratorium on the technology as...
Solar Panels and Heat Pumps to Be More Expensive in 2026 January 6, 2026 By Todd Woody The elimination of US tax credits for residential heat pumps, solar panels and batteries will make electrifying your home more...
California Again Delays Wildfire Protection Rules for Homes December 10, 2025 By Todd Woody A California state agency won’t meet Gov. Gavin Newsom’s year-end deadline to finish long-delayed regulations to protect homes from wildfires,...
Hurricane Melissa Shows How Quickly Climate Change Is Outstripping Defenses November 12, 2025 By Todd Woody Jamaica has invested tens of millions of dollars in bolstering coastal defenses by planting mangroves, building seawalls and strengthening urban...