Climate & Environment

LA wildfire debris is going to local landfills. Neighbors of one worry it’s toxic

Officials say the waste headed for the Calabasas landfill won't harm public health, but protesting residents living nearby aren't convinced.

A group of people protesting across the street in front of cars. Many hold signs that including two that read "Please no poison on my playground" and "No toxic dumping." One person closest holds a sign and a pink megaphone.

A small tornado touched down in Pico Rivera, uprooting trees. Here's why they periodically hit LA

The tornado early Thursday lasted 2 minutes and was around 1 mile long and 80 yards wide, officials confirmed.

A large tree is seen toppled over across a slightly flooded street at night.

SoCal storm leaves behind minor mudflows and tornado damage

As predicted, rainfall rates peaked between late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning.

Mud and water flow down a street at night. Sandbags can be seen lining a wooden fence of a home in the background.

EPA announces dozens of environmental regulations it plans to target

The Environmental Protection Agency didn't provide details about what it wants to do with the regulations — whether it will try to weaken them or eliminate them entirely.

The Salton Sea is California’s most imperiled lake. Can a new conservancy save it?

A new conservancy will oversee work to improve vegetation, water quality and natural habitat in the Salton Sea. Will nearly half a billion dollars be enough?

Two bulldozers are pictured pushing dirt on the shore of lake.

Altadena park reopening in May with support from Dodgers, Clippers and Fire Aid concert

Loma Alta Park will be back bigger and better than ever, officials say. Volunteers can help refurbish the park so Altadena Little Leaguers can play there again in May.