San Francisco ranked as the second most ‘ideal' climate in the country. This city topped the list

Coastal California's Mediterranean climate is one of the most pleasant in the U.S., according to an index developed by a Bay Area meteorologist.

Does S.F. have the most ‘ideal' climate in the U.S.?

Coastal California's Mediterranean climate is one of the most pleasant in the U.S., according to an index developed by a Bay ...
EurekAlert!

What climate change means for the Mediterranean Sea

Temperatures in the Mediterranean are currently rising to record levels. Instead of a refreshing dip, holidaymakers in places like Greece, Italy, and Spain, among other places, are now facing water ...

Cul-de-sac effect: Why Mediterranean regions are becoming more prone to extreme floods in a changing climate

In May 2023, Italy's Emilia-Romagna region experienced devastating, if not unprecedented, floods that caused widespread ...

To Get the Story, a Land-Loving Journalist Had to Dive Deep

A climate reporter wanted to follow scientists into the Mediterranean Sea. First, he had to learn to scuba dive.
SFGate

For the first time in human history, Calif.’s glaciers will soon disappear

California may be known as the Golden State, with its shimmering beaches and warm Mediterranean climate. But clinging to the rooftop of the High Sierra are the last remnants of glaciers that have ...

British tourists surging to Spain’s unspoilt north after sizzling Mediterranean summer

The number of British travellers to northern Spain is expected to increase again in summer 2026, due to the 12 August total eclipse that will sweep across the north of the country from the Atlantic to ...