Climate & Environment

How a warehouse development is reshaping one community in the Inland Empire

Will a massive warehouse make or break the small unincorporated community of Bloomington?

A half-demolished offwhite house in a large dirt lot. The sky is clear blue and a forest of tall palm trees is behind the house.

Why a new method of growing food on Mars matters more on Earth

Turns out growing crops on the Red Planet is a lot like growing food on a climate-ravaged Earth.

This illustration features a green plant floating between Earth on the left and Mars on the right.

'We were all crying': Fans of Jackie and Shadow met IRL to celebrate Big Bear's famous bald eagle couple

Scenes from a Jackie and Shadow fan party in Big Bear.

Two bald eagle plushies. Each wearing a bandana. One is blue and says "Shadow." The other is pink and says "Jackie."

Why an LA artist 'adopted' the Topanga Canyon landslide

Truckloads of soil and boulders made an unlikely journey to downtown Los Angeles, where they will help restore a historic park and join a living art and environmental experiment.

Summer is here: Brace yourself for hotter temperatures this weekend

Temperatures could get up to 106 in inland desert areas and 95 in the foothills and valleys.

Sun rises in a red sky with the outline of skyscrapers visible

Los Angeles, let’s hang on to our native plants and organisms. Here's how

A new UCLA study helped show that L.A. has a long way to go before it reaches its goal of zero net loss of native biodiversity by 2050. But there are ways Angelenos can help.

Scorching temps this weekend with chance of thunderstorms

Today marks the official start of summer and the Southland is in for a heatwave.

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

Calling all bald eagle fans: Jackie And Shadow party is coming to Big Bear

The event is part of the 2024 Outdoor Adventure Days, which also features free kayaking, birding, and other activities in the San Bernardino Mountains.

A brown and white bald eagle is adjusting itself over a nest and three small eggs in a tall, snow covered tree. The nest is made up of small sticks and shrubs, surrounded by larger branches keeping it steady. Beyond the nest, in the background, is a large lake surrounded by a forest of trees.

This Giant Freshwater Fish — North America’s Largest — Gains California Protection

Die-offs from algae blooms in San Francisco and Delta water diversions have left a giant, shark-like, prehistoric creature at risk. State wildlife officials approved white sturgeon as a candidate for listing, which triggers protection.

A large, grey fish swims in a tank of water with other fish.

To save the monarch butterflies, plant this free milkweed

The Santa Monica Mountains Fund is giving away narrow leaf milkweed, which is one of the only plants that monarch butterflies lay their eggs on.

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