Climate & Environment

California’s EV Wave Highlights The Challenges Ahead For Utilities

As much as $20 billion in upgrades will be required, but the electric vehicle transition could still reduce rates statewide.

A gray sedan is connected to a charger at an electric vehicle charging station.

Can The Harsh Conditions Of Space Breed More Resistant Crops For Earth?

To make crops resilient to climate change, scientists are exposing seeds to cosmic radiation, extreme temperatures, and low gravity.

Wildfires Destroyed Swaths Of Angeles National Forest. Can Restoration Efforts Bring It Back?

A five-year, $7 million restoration effort faces some real challenges.

Headed Out To The Water This Summer? First, Check Out These Safety Tips For Beaches And The Great Outdoors

As drowning deaths among young children are on the rise, here are some tips to make sure you and your loved ones stay safe as you hit the water this summer.

This nearly extinct fish lives in a small, deep hole in Death Valley — and it's making a comeback

Years ago, the critically endangered Devils Hole pupfish had a very close brush with extinction.

A small blue fish is seen against a background of golden-colored rocks.

Other Countries Have Better Sunscreens. Here's Why We Can't Get Them In The U.S.

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. and we need all the protection we can get. So why is it so hard to get newer, more effective ingredients approved here?

$20 Billion: The Delta Tunnel’s New Price Tag

The centerpiece of California’s water wars pits Gov. Newsom against local communities and environmentalists. A new report says the benefits of the tunnel exceed the cost since other water supplies would cost more.