Climate & Environment

The climate crisis is making nights hotter. That’s hurting our sleep

Hotter nights are a sign of human-caused climate change, and have unique health impacts.

The shadowed outline of a male-presenting person drinks from a water bottle under a tree in front of an RV.

After years of uncertainty, Exide is now eligible to become a Superfund site

The designation would free up funding and expedite cleanup efforts

A facade of a building with the faded word "Exide" on the exterior wall

‘Sip, return, repeat’: How this California city is trying to normalize reusable cups

Restaurants in Petaluma are collaborating on a novel experiment to reduce plastic waste.

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Beaches closed after 15,000 gallon of sewage spilled into Ballona Creek

One mile north and one mile south of Ballona Creek, including Playa Del Rey Beach and the southern part of Venice Beach, have been closed.

Two people in fatigues stand on the beach where a red sign warns: Beach Closed For Swimming. Contaminated Water.

Illegal marijuana grow ops dot California state parks. This program repairs that damage

Some 400 illegal grow ops have been documented in or near state parks by a program that aims to repair the ecosystem from damages caused by illicit cultivation.

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Rescuers free an entangled humpback whale off Dana Point after a weeklong effort

After a weeklong effort, rescuers freed a humpback whale on Friday that was entangled in rope off the coast of Southern California.

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Check out live sharks and learn ocean safety tips at Cal State's Shark Lab on Saturday

Long Beach State Shark Lab dispels common myths about sharks and discusses how California sharks truly act around humans.

A white shark swimming in deep blue ocean water

If you must go, here’s what to know before visiting Death Valley during extreme heat

The park is expected to experience heat above 125 degrees this weekend — the second time in a month. Earlier this month, a motorcyclist died in the extreme heat.

A group of seven people wearing hiking gear and protective clothing hike near Golden Canyon trail in Death Valley as the sun goes down. A stop sign is pictured nearby that says "Extreme Heat Danger."

Firefighters gain control of Fork Fire in Angeles National Forest

The Fork Fire is burning east of the San Gabriel Reservoir in the Angeles National Forest.

Huge plume of smoke burning on a huge hillside. Cars and trucks and parked on the side of the road.

Hot, inland California cities face the steepest water cuts with new conservation mandate

Urban water agencies serving a third of Californians won’t need to cut use, while Central Valley and desert cities face the most cuts.

Sprinklers spray water on green grass along the leftside of a sidewalk. A person's legs can be seen walking in the distance. Some water has gathered in puddles on the concrete.

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