Climate & Environment

The Story of the Biggest, Wettest Winter in Western History And What It Tells Us Today

A "megaflood" back in 1862 provides hints of the future, but even bigger floods are anticipated. Is L.A. ready?

a black and white photo of a bridge falling into a rushing river.

OC's Green Power Agency Fires CEO In Attempt To Save Clean Energy Plans

The county's fledgling community choice energy provider has faced relentless criticism, including calls for new leadership.

Diesel big-rig trucks drive towards the camera on a freeway in the foreground as huge white wind turbines rise up in the background.

Bees Are Under Pressure, Which Could Mean Trouble For California's Almond Crop

California's wet winter drove bees into their hives, so they haven't been pollinating with their usual efficiency.

A bee perches on the end of a purple petal.

It Will Soon Get Hot, But Only A Quarter Of LA County's Bus Stops Have Shade Structures

A climate organization says rider input is necessary to implement cooling strategies that work.

Two young women with light brown skin hold clipboards next to a metal bus stop bench on an urban street.

It Turns Out The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Is Home To A Surprising Amount Of Life From The Coasts

A study of plastic trash hauled out of the Pacific Ocean found that most of it had been colonized by coastal life that was thriving right next to species that normally live in the open sea.

A piece of plastic debris that's been colonized by both costal barnacles (pink and striped) and a gooseneck barnacle from the open ocean.

Black Californians Most At Risk From Oil And Gas Drilling

Black, Latino and low-income residents have disproportionately high exposure to oil and gas wells, new research shows.

The sun shines low on the horizon as it sets beneath a purplish sky. An oil pumpjack is silhouetted against the sky on the right, a resident building is across the street from it.

Your Weather Report For Monday, April 17: Cool and Windy

What you need to know about SoCal weather today.

A satellite image shows heavy cloud cover over much of the West Coast

The $7,500 Tax Credit To Buy An Electric Car Is About To Change Yet Again

Tax credits for electric car purchases are getting even more complicated. It will likely mean fewer vehicles will qualify — but we don't know which.

In an aerial view, Tesla cars recharge at a Tesla charger station in Corte Madera, Calif., on Feb. 15, 2023. The Biden administration wants to boost sales of electric cars, but it also wants to incentivize U.S.-based production.

Record Snowpack Doesn't Mean End Of Water Rules

Snowpack in the eastern Sierra has broken the record set in 1969, but L.A. says it will maintain current watering restrictions, at least for now.

A wide image from above of mountains covered in snow and dotted with pine trees.

Following California’s Lead, EPA Proposes National Standards To Ramp Up Electric Cars

Up to 60% of 2030 models and two-thirds of 2032 models sold nationwide would be zero-emissions — less aggressive than California’s mandate.

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

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