Climate Change

The urgency of addressing human causes of climate change has long been apparent. To amplify this issue that's paramount to us all, KPBS has launched a Climate Change Desk to step up our coverage of this existential threat including reported stories and interviews with experts and newsmakers.

Local

San Diego Bay's eelgrass stores CO2 equivalent of 370,000 vehicles, port study Finds

City News Service

The amount of carbon sequestered in eelgrass beds in San Diego Bay may offer scientists insight on greenhouse gas emissions for the region, the results of a nine-month study revealed Monday.
National

California braces for flooding from intense storms rolling across the state

Juliana Kim

James Doubek

President Biden approved an emergency declaration as parts of California issue evacuation orders and close school districts after intense downpours.
Environment

'Bomb cyclone' brings damaging winds, rain to California

Olga R. Rodriguez

This atmospheric river was a so-called Pineapple Express originating near Hawaii and pulled toward the West Coast by a rotating area of rapidly falling air pressure known as a bomb cyclone.
National

A stubborn La Nina and manmade warming are behind recent wild weather, scientists say

The Associated Press

In a world getting used to extreme weather, 2023 is starting out bonkers. Meteorologists are saying it's typical weather weirdness, with a boost from human-caused climate change.
Health

How our perception of time shapes our approach to climate change

Rebecca Hersher

Climate goals can feel distant. But climate change is happening right now. Speed up the benefits for taking action, psychologists say, if you want leaders and others to pay attention and act.
National

Hurricane-damaged roofs in Puerto Rico remain a problem. One group is offering a fix

Adrian Florido

Five years after Hurricane Maria, PRoTechos, a local nonprofit, helps repair damaged roofs the government overlooked or that were fixed poorly. It also trains people to make future repairs themselves.
Politics

Republicans get a louder voice on climate change as they take over the House

Jeff Brady

Republicans promise more oversight of billions of dollars meant to address climate change as they prepare to take control of the House. Climate advocates say the U.S. can still meet ambitious goals.
Environment

How can coral reefs deal with climate change? Get better roommates

Lauren Sommer

Hotter temperatures are threatening coral reefs worldwide. Now, scientists are pinpointing how some "super corals" are better able to withstand the heat.
Environment

Republicans plan more attacks on ESG. Investors still plan to focus on climate risk

Michael Copley

Investors still view climate change as a serious financial risk. But Republican attacks could have a chilling effect on the kinds of actions they're willing to take to deal with the problem.
Local

Biden signs bill to study salt lakes in drought-hit US West

The Associated Press

Federal officials will more closely monitor the impacts of shrinking lakes throughout the U.S. West after President Joe Biden signed legislation that creates and funds monitoring efforts into the region's saline lakes.