Climate & Environment

California snowpack rebounds amid a wobbly winter, with more storms on the way

At this point, California is set to have a near-average Sierra Nevada snowpack, and at least three more storms this season will likely give it a necessary boost.

Four people wearing blue snow jackets standing in snow. Behind them are trees and a mountain with snow.

Deadlines to apply for federal wildfire assistance are approaching. Here's how to apply

If you were affected by the January wildfires and haven't put in for federal assistance yet, the clock is ticking.

Californians approved $1.5 billion for wildfire prevention. How will the state spend it?

The governor has proposed spending climate bond money dedicated to wildfire mitigation in various ways.

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Trump administration layoffs hit NOAA, agency that forecasts weather, hurricanes

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration houses key groups like the National Weather Service. Experts warn the consequences of employee cuts could be drastic.

A hurricane specialist looks at a satellite image of Hurricane Beryl, the first hurricane of the 2024 season. The National Hurricane Center provides forecasts of major storms, many of which make landfall in the U.S.. The Center is part of NOAA, the country's oceans- and atmosphere-focused agency. Experts say ongoing staff cuts at the agency could endanger some of its core missions, like forecasting weather.

Cooler temperatures and light rain this weekend

The hottest days of the week are on their way out.

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LA wildfires caused an estimated $53.8 billion in property damages, according to new study

Officials say the report, released Thursday, is the first comprehensive analysis of the true cost of the wildfires.

Aerial view of burned out homes with the Pacific Ocean in the background.

Final day of hot weather ahead of weekend cooldown

The hottest days of the week are on their way out.

An overhead view of people gathering on a brown, sandy beach near dark blue water. To the right of the beach are houses and palm trees.

Sick sea lions are coming ashore in Malibu. What’s going on?

More than 40 sea lions have shown up on the beach with signs of neurotoxin sickness.

A brown sea liion tht's laying flat on a wet concrete surface that's surrounded by a fence. The mammal appears lethargic.

National parks already feel the effects of layoffs, even before the busy season starts

Some 1,000 NPS employees were fired, and hiring for seasonal positions was delayed. Here's what to know about the impacts already being felt at parks, and what it could mean for the busy season.