Climate & Environment

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.

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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.

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In Snowed-In San Bernardino Mountains After The Storms, Mutual Aid Has Been Key

When mountain residents realized county resources wouldn't reach them for a week or more, neighbors banded together to help each other out.

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Storms Move Out But A New Weather System Could Hit SoCal Next Week

We have the latest on damage and clean up from the heavy rains, winds and tornadoes that hit the region this week.

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Ventura Farmworkers Have Lost Critical Income In Storms

March should be one of Southern California farmworkers' busiest months. Instead, they say their hours have been slashed drastically due to flooded farms and destroyed crops.

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Yes, A Pair Of Tornadoes Touched Down And Damaged Buildings In LA And Santa Barbara Counties

The National Weather Service confirmed the extraordinarily rare weather events.

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Intense Storm Brings Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, And Tornadoes To SoCal

Southern California's latest winter storm is on its way out.

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Cut Emissions Quickly To Save Lives, Scientists Warn In A New UN Report

Cutting greenhouse gas emissions rapidly and immediately will save lives, livelihoods and ecosystems around the world, scientists say. And there are lots of ways to go about it.