Climate & Environment

As Land Underneath Keeps Shifting, Historic Wayfarers Chapel Will Be Disassembled

The iconic chapel will be moved to storage while church officials debate next steps. The shift of land has been averaging about 7 inches each week.

A large crack is visible in the walkway leading up to glass and wood doors of a chapel that is largely glass and wood beams.

Your SoCal Weather Report For Monday, May 13: May Gray Conditions For The Week

May Gray is in store for this week.

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How ‘15-Minute Cities’ Could Save Time, Reduce Emissions, And Build Community

Carlos Moreno, the scientist behind the concept, wrote a new book to introduce the 15-minute city to a wider audience.

This illustration features a drawn pink bike in front of a group of city buildings. On the horizon is a round clock.

The Best Spot To See A Big Migratory Bird Show Is 30 Minutes From LA

One researcher said that they saw 20,000 birds pass through in a single day.

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Dear LAist: How Do I Recycle?

We dig into your trash … and what to do with it.

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So There's Something Arborists Say We Should Stop Doing To Trees. It's Called 'Topping'

Perhaps unsurprisingly, turns out that chopping off the top of trees to reduce their sizes is rather harmful, arborists say.

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Thanks To A Wet Winter In 2023, California's Groundwater Levels Went Up Statewide For The First Time In 4 Years

It'll still take about five years of above-average rainfall for the state's groundwater storage to return to pre-drought levels, according to the state Department of Water Resources.

Here Is Where Our Water Comes From -- Los Angeles Reservoir at the end of the L.A. Aqueduct

Believe It Or Not, The Northern Lights Hit Southern California

Mount Wilson was a prime viewing point for the northern lights in Southern California.

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A Severe Geomagnetic Storm Could Impact California This Weekend

It's been 19 years since NOAA last issued a geomagnetic storm watch for an event this size.

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A Huge Solar Storm Is Slamming Into The Earth. Scientists Say You Should Look Up

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says there have been measurable effects and impacts from the biggest geomagnetic storm in decades.

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