A top U.S. health official said Thursday that his agency is working to improve protection of neighborhoods from toxic pollution, as scientists, communities and Congress accuse it of taking a path of least resistance in figuring out health hazards. (3/12/09)

According to a new report, says the San Francisco Chronicle, global warming will cause the ocean to rise five feet along California's coastline by the end of the century, hitting San Francisco Bay the hardest of all. (3/12/09)

California is suing the Bush administration to block last-minute endangered species regulations that are intended to reduce input from federal scientists. KGO's Jenna Lane reports. (12/30/08)

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A thick brown cloud of soot, particles and chemicals stretching from the Persian Gulf to Asia threatens health and food supplies in the world, the U.N. reported Thursday, citing what it called the newest threat from global warming. (11/13/08)

Governor's task force says voters should consider reviving long-dead peripheral canal proposal and building more dams. (10/17/08)

Countries around the world have benefited from tackling environmental issues with comprehensive plans, successes that can be replicated in California if the state alters its operations, according to a new report from Dominican University's business school. (10/16/08)

Berkeley's renowned traditional-music venue marks its 40th anniversary by breaking ground on its new, green home, which will incorporate sustainable practices and feature a living roof.