Climate & Environment

A year after the worst wildfire in modern US history, the people of Maui try to heal

Lahaina residents are skeptical a proposed $4 billion settlement will restore their community.

Three people stand, holding hands on a patch of ground outdoors. They are surrounded by trees, people and a tent with table and chairs. The man in the center of the image is wearing green shorts and a red t-shirt that reads "Lahaina Strong" in yellow lettering. He is tan with short, shaved black hair.

Is it possible to build a dream city from scratch?

Sustainability is at the heart of California Forever's ambitious plan for a new city — and its problems.

A city with trees, houses and other buildings is located near a river. In the background, is open land with windmills.

More flooding is certain in LA's future. Researchers want new models to help prevent disaster

Researchers who've developed a flood model called "PRIMo-Drain" say being as specific as possible is key to assessing flood risks.

A worker pours sand while creating sand berms to protect beachfront homes from Pacific Ocean flooding on February 20, 2024 in Long Beach, California. Another atmospheric river storm is delivering heavy rains to California two weeks after a powerful storm brought widespread flooding, mudslides and power outages to parts of the state.

See a sea lion acting strangely? Here's what to do

Sick sea lions are showing up on beaches from Santa Barbara to L.A. due to an ongoing harmful algal bloom.

Free fruit trees in food deserts help residents and their neighbors access fresh produce

Nonprofit TreePeople distributes free fruit trees throughout the year to Angelenos experiencing food insecurity.

A group of about 20 people stands in a parking lot surrounded by small potted fruit trees

July was California's hottest month ever

It’s a sign of how our climate is changing in dangerous ways.

Thermometer shows temps above 100 against a sunny sky

Your SoCal weather report for Friday, Aug.9: The heat is back

Warm weekend with highs in the 90s to 100s.

A geothermal map of SoCal in shades of orange, yellow and green with white numbers over different cities.

Where to watch the Perseid meteor shower near LA

It'll be the best meteor shower of the year.

Bright objects in the night sky appear in a very starry sky over a campsite.

Your SoCal weather report for Thursday, Aug. 8: Slightly cooler today before warm weather ramps up again for the weekend

Last day of the cooling trend.

Dangerous herbicide used on California crops banned

The chemical, used for decades, can harm babies’ developing brains. Farmworkers and people living near fields are most at risk. The EPA issued a rare emergency order.

An image of an empty field with a water pathway going through it

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