Weather
Why California Is Being Deluged by Atmospheric Rivers
California has been hit by repeated storms fueled by torrents of moisture called atmospheric rivers that will only intensify in a warming climate
Stories by Robin Meadows
Climate Change
Walling Off One Coastal Area Can Flood Another
Seawalls and levees may simply shift rising water elsewhere—often into disadvantaged communities
Conservation
Sea Otters Could Get New Home in San Francisco Bay
Despite perils such as oil spills and high-speed ferries, the bay has plenty of safe spots for this charismatic threatened species
Climate Change
Harsh Droughts Can Actually Start over Oceans
Similar to hurricanes, they can hit land, but their slow pace could improve drought forecasts
