Climate & Environment

The push to reimagine LA's streets and alleyways to fight both drought and floods

From Sun Valley To South Central, "Green Alleys" are helping to alleviate flooding in neighborhoods while making space for nature in a paved-over city.

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For The First Time In 17 Years, California Is Ready To Fill Everyone's Water Requests. LA Is Getting Its Share

We're seeing major reservoirs reach capacity already.

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Water flows in big streams into the Diamond Valley Lake reservoir.

Looking For Ways To Show Some Love To Earth? Here Are 50 SoCal Events To Consider

From beach cleanups to festivals, we have a list of Earth Day events around SoCal you have to check out.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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