TotalEnergies faces cutting back oil and gas production if NGOs prevail in a trial that began Thursday over accusations the French energy giant failed to properly consider environmental risks.

On Feb. 5, 1976, S.F. residents awoke to a surprise snowfall. Columnist Peter Hartlaub and meteorologist Anthony Edwards ...

A new study shows hot, dry and windy weather that fuels extreme wildfires has nearly tripled worldwide in 45 years.

In the whole history of Earth's climate, few events are as extreme as those that geologists call "Snowball Earth." ...

A look at what we know and don't yet know about how climate change could affect the paths of these storms — and the all-important question of how often they'll make landfall.

Unusual warmth and above-normal temperatures will continue this week. Historically, a late-February heat wave sometimes makes ...

In Santa Maria, the 24-hour period ending 8 a.m. Monday saw 1.14 inches at the public airport, Lompoc 1.01 inches, Santa Ynez .20 inches and Buellton .60 inches, according to ...

A "climate cult" has weighed on Europe's economy, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright told AFP on Tuesday, adding that the United States has shown its allies "tough love" because it ...

Discover Taipei's vibrant mix of street food, hot springs, night markets, and nature—all with easy transit and new luxury hotels drawing global travelers.

Behind this summer’s floods and slips is a simple signal we rarely talk about: humidity. As the climate warms, NZ will need to pay closer attention.

The Pacific Ocean is warming so quickly that scientists had to find a new method for detecting and predicting El Niño and La Niña events.