Climate & Environment

SoCal Brown Pelicans Released Back Into The Wild After Surge Of Sick And Injured Birds

The rehabilitated pelicans will fly free Wednesday after recovering at San Pedro’s International Bird Rescue.

A group of Brown Pelicans are flying towards the ocean and away from a rocky beach on an overcast afternoon.

Your SoCal Weather Report For Wednesday, June 5: Heat Warnings Across The Southland

The National Weather Service has several heat advisories for parts of the Southland.

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A Heat Dome Is Kickstarting Summer In The Southland. Here's How To Prepare

Start hydrating. A heat dome is arriving in the Southland.

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Your SoCal Weather Report For Tuesday, June 4: Warming Trend Continues With Excessive Heat In The Deserts This Week

A warming trend continues and desert communities should prepare for excessive heat come Wednesday.

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Your SoCal Weather Report For Monday, June 3: A Taste Of Summer

We're kicking off this month with excessive heat for the high deserts

What’s The Difference Between Indigenous Nations Co-Managing Or Co-Stewarding Their Land? A Lot

Being a "steward" of the land isn't enough for Native peoples.

Lush, green hills and mountains loom over a low sheet of clouds.

Bottled Water Is Full Of Microplastics. Is It Still ‘Natural’?

Recent lawsuits say Arrowhead, Evian, Poland Spring, and other water bottlers are deceiving customers.

Rows of water bottles can be seen from above

Local Composting Efforts Set To Expand. Why It Matters To Your Neighborhood

California’s statewide food waste law is also leading to more investment in local composting.

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Best Of Luck, Rosario! LA Zoo Sends Giant Otter To Argentina To Repopulate Species

The L.A. Zoo is the first zoo in the nation to participate in Argentina's breeding program to reintroduce the giant otter species to the Iberá National Park.

A Quake With A Preliminary 3.5 Magnitude Struck Near South Pasadena

Shaking was felt as far away as Arcadia, with no reported damage.

An orange star on a map denoting the epicenter of an earthquake in Los Angeles.

'Chimney Caps, Vent Pipes, Gutters': Why Some Woodpeckers Are Major Metal Heads

When an NPR reporter heard a startling loud metallic noise in her house, she was about to get an interesting lesson in animal behavior.

Are Auroras Coming Back?

The same solar region that brought an outburst of night-time beauty in early May is coming back around. But things have changed, a space weather expert tells NPR.

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