Across Rhode Island, RI|News|
Clear Skies In RI For The 4th of July
The outlook is good for Independence Day Weather.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Environment and Climate Change
The latest news on the environment and climate change from Patch and its news partners.
San Francisco, CA|News|
Marine Research Campus On The Bay At Risk
"There's a lot of people's careers and livelihoods that are at stake."
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Wildfire Smoke Has Killed Thousands Of Californians, Study Finds
California and Oregon had the most deaths, researchers report.
San Carlos, CA|Neighbor News|
San Carlos Student Turns Pickleballs Into Puzzles
A Carlmont High School student has a clever way to prevent pickleballs from filling up landfills.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
Berkeley, CA|News|
Tilden Nature Area Offers Full Slate Of Activities This Weekend
Whether you are seeking a group hike, outdoor art, children's farm animals or story time — there is plenty to do for everyone.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
‘A Ghost Town': How Bodega Bay Is Adapting To The Ailing Seafood Industry
Collapsing salmon runs and restrictions on Dungeness crab have forced restaurants, charter boats and commercial fishers to adapt.
Dublin, CA|News|
Dublin Student Nonprofit Helps Clean Beaches Around Bay, Ghana
REEFlect, founded by Dublin High School students, is organizing beach cleanups, creating open-source marine technology, and more.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
San Leandro, CA|News|
San Leandro Company Honored With Innovation Award
The tech firm’s domestically sourced, silicon-based EV cells kick lithium-ion batteries to the curb.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|News|
Deadline Approaches To Apply For Fremont Clean Water Grants
Don't let this chance slip away. You could secure up to $6,000.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Danville, CA|News|
Danville Student Creates Interactive Environmental App
SRVHS student Soha Guller created the "Climate Challenge" app, which provides games and trivia related to environmentalism.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Medford, MA|News|
Medford Mayor Recognized Nationally For Sustainability Efforts
Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn is the recipient of a National Recycling Award.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Business Receives Grant To Further Eco-conscious Efforts
Recirclable partners with local restaurants to provide them with reusable takeout containers as opposed to single-use ones.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
In Nationwide First, California Plans To Rev Up Sales Of Electric Motorcycles
Bikers — many of whom love their noisy combustion engines — say zero-emission motorcycles aren't ready for long-distance rides.
Across California, CA|News|
A Third Straight Year With No California Salmon Fishing?
Low counts of spawning salmon could mean another year without fishing.
Fremont, CA|News|
Fremont Business With Dozens Of Job Openings Honored By EPA
Western Digital Technologies is one of two California companies honored during Pollution Prevention Week.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Sacramento, CA|News|
Newsom Signs Law Banning All Plastic Shopping Bags At Grocery Stores
"Californians voted to ban plastic grocery bags in our state almost a decade ago, but the law clearly needed a redo."
San Francisco, CA|News|
The Great Highway Sand Project Underway
In recent years, however, sand buildup has worsened due to climate change.
Columbia, MD|News|
Feed The Green Bin Program Adds 4K Homes To Its Composting Service Area
Howard County's Feed the Green Bin program has added more than 4,400 houses to its composting service territory.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Beverly Hills, CA|News|
DoorDash Brings Reusable Delivery Containers To LA Restaurants
After you eat your food, a courier picks up the container, which is washed and sanitized before being used for another restaurant delivery.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
Malden To Host Community Meeting On Formulating Climate Action Plan
The virtual meeting will be held on July 20 via Zoom.
Annie Sandoli, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Senator Stone Creem Sponsors Bill To Expand Climate Change Readiness
Senator Cynthia Stone Creem (D-Newton) has sponsored a bill to increase the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) program’s capacity.
Annie Jonas, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
CA Part Of Landmark Drought Deal To Use Less Colorado River Water
Arizona, California and Nevada on Monday proposed a plan to significantly reduce their water use from the drought-stricken Colorado River.
Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa's Green Team Energized For Environment Ahead Of Earth Day
Tampa will celebrate Earth Day with the 13th annual EcoFest Saturday at the Museum of Science & Industry.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Medford, MA|News|
Over 200 Trees To Be Planted In Medford For 2023 Season
Dozens of different tree species will be planted to ensure the health and sustainability of the city’s tree inventory.
Annie Jonas, Patch Staff
Tampa, FL|News|
Tampa International Airport To Showcase Green Initiatives In Honor Of Earth Day
The Earth Day exhibition is scheduled Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Main Terminal Event Space on Level 3.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose High School Students Launch Cafeteria Compost Program
The pilot program involves collecting food scraps and waste from the high school cafeteria’s kitchen and food prep areas in compost bins.
Annie Jonas, Patch Staff
Greater Alexandria, VA|News|
Cleanups Planned At Little Hunting Creek, Known For Litter Concerns
Little Hunting Creek, which has been affected by litter concerns over the years, will be the site of numerous upcoming cleanups.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Could The Ocean Slake California’s Thirst?
As California’s water crisis worsens, desalination of seawater is getting a new look as a potentially limitless source.
Seattle, WA|News|
Hotter Summers May Be The New Normal For Washington, New Report Finds
As Puget Sound looks to hit the 90s again this week, a new report finds hotter summers could become standard in the coming years.
Lucas Combos and Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Newark, CA|News|
7 Places To Recycle Used Motor Oil In Newark
In addition to the drop-off sites, here's how to arrange curbside pickup from Republic Services.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
$3M Grant Will Fund New Fire Break In Walnut Creek
The Cal Fire grant will be used to create a shaded fuel break.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Second Sand Dune Restoration Project Comes To Santa Monica
A second Santa Monica Beach Dune restoration project is coming to the north end of Santa Monica beach.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Seattle, WA|News|
AccuWeather's 2022 Summer Forecast Sees Less Dramatic Heat In WA
AccuWeather's summer outlook sees a cooler June for Puget Sound compared to the record-breaking heat of last year. Here are the takeaways.
Lucas Combos and Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Seattle, WA|News|
Another Hot Summer Ahead For Washington: Farmers’ Almanac
Seasonal predictions are rolling in for the summer, and they paint a sizzling portrait of what Washington may see in the months to come.
Lucas Combos and Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Seattle, WA|News|
WA Looks Back On 2021 Fire Season And Prepares For The Next
While fewer acres burned last year than in 2020, the total remained 125 percent higher than the 10-year average, a new report found.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN|News|
100 Worst Polluters In MN: 2 Rosemount Plants Make The List
A new report from the Star Tribune documents the 100 worst greenhouse gas polluters in Minnesota.
Morgan Reddekopp and William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Burnsville, MN|News|
100 Worst Polluters In MN: 2 Burnsville Plants Make The List
A new report from the Star Tribune documents the 100 worst greenhouse gas polluters in Minnesota.
Morgan Reddekopp and William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Seattle, WA|News|
Puget Sound Spring Outlook: Slightly Cooler With Average Rain
Washington is one of the few places in the United States that could see cooler-than-normal temperatures this spring. Here's what to know.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Climate Change Threatens California Almond Crop: Study
The $6 billion annual California almond crop accounts for 80 percent of the world's almond exports.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Marina Del Rey, CA|News|
Fiji Way Gates Open At Ballona Wetlands
You can now access part of the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
