Climate & Environment

$20 Billion: The Delta Tunnel’s New Price Tag

The centerpiece of California’s water wars pits Gov. Newsom against local communities and environmentalists. A new report says the benefits of the tunnel exceed the cost since other water supplies would cost more.

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UCLA Students Use Grand Theft Auto To Imagine LA’s Green Future

The series of short films, called “Grand Theft Eco,” uses a modified version of the popular video game to create sets for the stories.

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Your SoCal Weather Report For Friday, May 17: Another Day Of May Gray

Expect conditions to continue through the weekend.

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Your SoCal Weather Report For Thursday, May 16: Patchy Morning Drizzle Followed By Low Clouds

May Gray is here to stay.

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Your SoCal Weather Report For Wednesday, May 15: Low Clouds On The Coast, Sunnier Conditions Inland

We're going to be seeing consistent weather for the rest of the week.

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Your SoCal Weather Report For Tuesday, May 14: Cool Weather Today

More May Gray conditions in store for this week.

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.

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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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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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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.

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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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