Trump administration opens endangered species' habitats to development, reversing 50 years of environmental law

New AI cameras providing Bay Area researchers insight into gray whale behavior

More gray whales are entering San Francisco Bay, delighting spectators but increasing the risk of deadly encounters with ships, prompting scientists to deploy new AI technology aimed at protecting the animals.

Bay Area hospitals brace for delays after massive Tracy medical supply warehouse fire

Hospitals across the Bay Area are closely monitoring supplies after a fire tore through the Medline medical supply distribution facility in Tracy last Thursday, raising concerns about causing disruptions and delays.

Environmental testing ongoing as cleanup at Tracy Medline fire transitions to new phase

Cleanup efforts continue at the Medline warehouse site in Tracy after a massive fire last week destroyed the 1-million-square-foot facility, leaving widespread debris and damage throughout the area. Officials released a list of chemicals stored at the facility, warning that ash and debris may contain hazardous materials, including metals and other fine particles that could be harmful if inhaled or touched without proper precautions.

Stanford researchers launch ambitious plan to map and track water: Here's how

A major project being launched by Stanford's Doerr School of Sustainability could change the way we manage a precious resource. It's an ambitious project to map water. And with the potential of severe shortages looming, researchers say it's critical to track every drop .