Spencer Christian
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San Francisco, CA, United States
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Climate change could be creating more turbulence on flights, research shows
Recent studies out of the U.K. are suggesting that global climate change could be making turbulence on flights more frequent and possibly more severe. → Read More
Bay Area researchers track emperor penguins in Antarctic to study effects of climate change
New data suggests a marine heat event could further destabilize Antarctica's massive ice shelves -- and the penguin habitat. → Read More
Researchers studying proposal to restore sea otter populations along Northern CA coast
The Center for Biological Diversity filed the petitioned with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service, pointing to concerns about the otter's habitat and long term survival. → Read More
ABC7's Spencer Christian reflects on his time with former President Jimmy Carter
Spencer Christian says he has known Jimmy Carter since the late 1980's. → Read More
California Academy of Sciences researchers breed sea stars to help protect coastal ecosystem
Several species, including the giant Sunflower Star, were decimated by a wasting disease possibly triggered by a marine heatwave roughly a decade ago -- which unleashed a chain effect on the ecosystem. → Read More
Stanford study explores how dams, reservoirs could benefit global food supply
Stanford researchers believe that if properly managed, the world's reservoirs could store more than half of the water needed to irrigate crops without impacting their other uses. → Read More
Research teams gather data on storm pollution impact on San Francisco Bay
With the recent storms hitting the San Francisco Bay, researchers are working to gather data on the impact that they have had on our water. → Read More
Stanford researchers using radar drone to monitor ice sheets, predict sea level rise
The technology could be critical for understanding the forces driving massive ice sheets -- predicting the future of climate change and sea level rise. → Read More
Bay Area singer, pun champ J Maya has 'wild' pun-off with ABC7 weather anchor Spencer Christian
J. Maya is going viral - not just for her soulful sound, but also for her word play abilities! So we put her to the test, competing against our resident pun-dit, ABC7 weather anchor Spencer Christian! → Read More
Researchers taking deep dive into why sharks are migrating from Southern to Northern California
"The ocean is so dynamic, we don't know why they're here...it could be temperature, it could be their prey shifting." Researchers are looking at why young sharks are moving hundreds of miles north to the waters off Monterey Bay. → Read More
Here's how East Bay tidal marsh is becoming key in fight against climate change
Dutch Slough, a vibrant tidal marsh in the East Bay, is quickly becoming a powerful living laboratory for climate and environmental research. → Read More
Student postcards to ships help boost whale survival in the Bay Area
These students have an environmental success story that proves that even small groups can help accomplish big things -- such as protecting the majestic whales that migrate off the Bay Area coast. → Read More
Student-led biodesign architecture project adds habitats to SF's Presidio
ABC7 News first got a look at the concepts earlier this year, during a visit to the California College of the Arts. That's where students were tasked with turning locally sourced materials into structures that would help support specific habitats. → Read More
Bay Area ship voyage recovers 96 tons of plastic from Pacific ocean
The crew arrived back in Sausalito after more than a month of scouring the area. They say the materials they recovered pose a specific threat. → Read More
Indigenous peoples use ceremonial burns as Redwood forest management tool in Santa Cruz mountains
Traditional Indigenous fire practices provide multiple benefits, from clearing away damaging insects to purifying water runoff into adjacent streams - knowledge that stretches back centuries. → Read More
Bay Area 'Water Always Wins' author surveys world for water solutions
For more than a century, engineers in California have worked to control destructive flooding, but at the same time, they may have been missing an opportunity. A Bay Area writer explains: → Read More
After the Weather with Spencer Christian
Climate change, race relations, personal journeys through life--these conversations give you a different perspective on sensitive topics. ABC7's Spencer Christian talks to people he has met during his 50+ years as a broadcast journalist and weathercaster. Remarkable stories from remarkable people. Listen to the latest episode here: → Read More
How CA's ancient hidden waterways could be key to recharging state's depleted groundwater
They are called paleo valleys. Created thousands of years ago, with the help of powerful glaciers in the Sierra. Here's how they could help California's depleted groundwater. → Read More
Stanford study measures solution for sinking California, finds it may take more to reverse damage
Researchers from Stanford have confirmed that not only are sections of the Valley sinking, but it may take more to reverse the damage than previously believed. → Read More
California moves to curb harmful tire pollutant collecting in Bay, threatening wildlife
Experts say as the rubber wears away from car tires during everyday driving, it spreads tiny micro particles which often goes down storm drains and creeks, and ultimately into the Bay. → Read More