Climate & Environment

EVs are already making your air cleaner

A study from USC finds that even small increases in EV adoption lead to measurable drops in neighborhood-level air pollution.

A $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles has seen substantial changes in 2024. It should be easier to get because it's now available as an instant rebate at dealerships, but fewer models qualify.

Water agencies grapple with climate change and the 'silver tsunami' of an aging workforce

One local water agency is leading the charge to build a water workforce pipeline of young people, as early as high school.

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California spends billions based on this pollution tracker. Who benefits from its latest update?

California is updating CalEnviroScreen, a tool that officials use to decide who is prioritized for environmental grants.

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Meet the tiny but mighty SoCal amphibian that may soon get endangered species protection

The Western spadefoot needs complex habitats of streams or pools connected to grasslands. Those are disappearing, which is why one group is petitioning for state protections.

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Scientists want to know about the birds in your backyard, even common ones. Here's how to help

Even if you don't know a chicken from a chickadee, you can help with the international Great Backyard Bird Count.

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Could LA beaches become a national park? Surprisingly, the answer is maybe

A study process has begun to evaluate whether beaches from Santa Monica to San Pedro could become a national park.

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Rancho Palos Verdes gets $10M to buy 5 more properties ravaged by the landslide

The city is set to receive around $10 million from a FEMA grant.

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Thousands of mule deer will be killed on Catalina Island as part of restoration plan

Time's up for the island's invasive deer. The plan also focuses on restoring native vegetation and monitoring vulnerable species like the Island fox.

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California’s instant EV rebates would require automakers to match state funds

New budget language lays out how Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to structure a $200 million electric vehicle rebate program.

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A dry January has created dire conditions for California's snowpack

Snow levels in the Sierra Nevada are well below average for this time of year. In the Colorado River Basin, it's looking even worse.

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