Great sea birds provide climate scientists with forecasting data
Majestic frigatebirds are helping earth science researchers map the atmosphere. Anne Makovec and Molly McCrea report for Project Earth. (12-14-23)
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Majestic frigatebirds are helping earth science researchers map the atmosphere. Anne Makovec and Molly McCrea report for Project Earth. (12-14-23)
As San Francisco International Airport prepares for what is expected to be a busy holiday travel season, a new study has found the airports runways are sinking at a faster rate compared to other runways around the country.
As San Francisco International Airport prepares for what is expected to be a busy holiday travel season, a new study has found the airport's runways are sinking at a faster rate compared to other runways around the country. Max Darrow reports. (12/12/23)
Elizabeth Cook interviews Dr. Cheryl Best of the Child Mind Institute about the impact on climate anxiety on the mental health of young people (12-12-2023)
New data finds the impact of climate change on coastal flooding could increase five-fold by the end of the century, leading to major property and infrastructure losses.
Climate change is an urgent problem in the Arctic. From renewable energy to avalanche protection, here's what we can learn from how people there are protecting their way of life.
While the United States works to cut its greenhouse gases, melting glaciers are adding to the problem. David Schechter shows us what is deep underneath. (12/6/23)
After record-breaking temperatures in November, the E.U.'s Copernicus Climate Change Service determined 2023 will officially be the hottest year humanity has experienced.
How much will sea levels rise in the United States? To help predict that -- scientists are measuring how fast glaciers are melting in the Arctic. David Schechter reports. (12/5/23)
As part of a series exploring the effects of warming temperatures, David Schechter explains how the warming of the Arctic affects weather everywhere. (12/4/23)
Spiking temperatures in the Arctic are rapidly melting glaciers. Scientists are now worried about underground methane, a potent greenhouse gas, leaking up to the surface.
A coalition of 50 major oil and gas companies are expected to agree to significantly cut their methane emissions by the end of the decade at the COP28 climate summit, marking a potential breakthrough in the fight against climate change. Ben Tracy has more on why methane is such a problem and the new tools designed to hold the industry accountable.
Experts are predicting strong El Niño conditions this winter with heavier rains and warmer temperatures. Those factors combined with the rising carbon dioxide levels causing climate change could actually worsen allergies and asthma.
Juliette Goodrich reports on the plan by the Port of San Francisco and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to raise the Ferry Building to protect it from rising sea levels. Read more here
Port of San Francisco engineer Steve Reel explains how the SF Ferry Building will be raised seven feet with help from the KPIX virtual reality set.Read more here.
A quick video clip takes a look behind the scenes of the KPIX virtual reality set was used to demonstrate the project to save the SF Ferry Building from rising sea water.
A new report found that a "polluter elite" is responsible for producing as much carbon emissions as 5 billion people.
Antarctic ice is melting earlier in the season, putting Emperor penguin chicks at extreme risk. Brian Hackney reports. (11-16-23)
Rising global temperatures mean rising sea levels which threaten dozens of businesses big and small on San Francisco's historic waterfront. Devin Fehely reports. (11-9-23)
The San Francisco waterfront is home to some of the most iconic landmarks, historic districts, and stunning views in the world, but the critical gateway and economic backbone to the city is threatened by rising sea levels.
A new global study launched by NASA aims to improve our understanding of the world's oceans, lakes and rivers and their role in the science of climate change.
KPIX chief meteorologist Paul Heggen interviews KCAL meteorologist Marina Jurica about her involvement in the Surface Water and Ocean Topography Mission with NASA
Hurricane Otis plowed into Mexico's Pacific coast as a deadly Category 5. Just 12 hours earlier, it was a tropical storm.
China's Environment Minister Huang Runqiu says his country wants to strengthen cooperation with the U.S. to combat climate change.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom opened a week-long trip to China on Monday with an assurance that his state will always be a partner on climate issues no matter how the U.S. presidential election turns out next year.
