Climate & Environment

What You Need To Know About Planting Your Garden During This Cold, Rainy Spring

I don't know about you, but I'm tired of shuffling my warm weather plants in and out of the house because it's so cold.

A close up image of a pepper plant with two stems.

The Largest Freshwater Lake West Of The Mississippi — Long A Ghost — Is Back After The Storms

If you've never heard of Tulare Lake, it may be because it hasn't been a permanent presence in Central California since the early 1900s. Now, with water accumulating, locals are worried about what's next.

Grey floodwaters rise halfway up the trunks of trees in an orchard on a farm in Tulare County in California's Central Valley

Snow-Slammed Mountain Residents Struggle To Recover As Yet Another Storm Hits

One San Bernardino County mountain resident called trying to navigate the complicated web of agencies a “carnival ride.”

Snow covers a mountain range with a grid of buildings and neighborhoods in front it

As Storm Marches On, There's Still Concerns of Severe Weather Along Southern California Coasts

Pockets of heavy rain and snow could make driving dangerous.

A map of Los Angeles County has circles drawn around areas of concern for severe weather from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. Thursday along the coasts. The area affected is the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

SoCal Storm Expected To Intensify Wednesday Night Into Thursday

Pockets of heavy rain and snow could make driving dangerous.

A satellite image of storm clouds taking a straight shot at the California coastline.

Some 'Splashy' News: It's One Of The Wettest Years On Record, And A Critical SoCal Reservoir Is Getting A Whole Lot of Water

They just begun refilling it for the first time since 2019.

Water flows in big streams into the Diamond Valley Lake reservoir.

Storm After Storm Sucks, And We’re Kinda Done With It. But LA Rain Can Also Bring Wonder

Yep, we miss the sunshine, but the seemingly never-ending rain doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom.

Rain slicked sidewalks have one pedestrian carrying an orange unbrella

Long Beach, Pasadena Among California Cities Getting Federal Funding To Ease Traffic Pollution

The Reconnecting Communities Program is a fund established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that aims to repair damage done by the legacy of freeways.

A computer-rendered image of a road intersection along the beach.

Light Rain And Snow Coming To SoCal In The Next Few Days

A preview of this week's storm forecast shows more snow and light rain coming to the area.

A person walks along Ballona Creek as storm water runoff from a winter rain storm flows into the Pacific Ocean in Marina Del Rey on March 14, 2023.

The Exact Link Between Tornadoes And Climate Change Is Hard To Draw. Here's Why

Western Mississippi is turning to recovery after being hit by a long-track tornado on Friday. Here's what made it so destructive — and why the impact of climate change on tornadoes is still unclear.

An aerial view of neighborhood in Rolling Fork, Miss., destroyed by Friday night's tornado.

California Lifts Target For 15% Water Conservation As Yet Another Storm Approaches

California ended its voluntary statewide target, triggering concerns from experts that many water supplies remain depleted. Other drought measures remain in place.

A close-up of an active sprinkler in a grassy area.

Meet The Trash Interceptor Called 007 That Is Working To Clean Up The Mess From This Storm

Since October, 007 has handled more than 60 tons of garbage — more than is typically washed to the ocean in a single year.

A boat with a curved front and flat back has a series of openings along the side

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