Climate & Environment

Who's Watching The Cliffs? Building Damage From Coastal Erosion Reveals Flaws In Monitoring Seaside Risks

There's no formal or regular process to monitor slide-prone coastal bluffs.

Portions of a home have broken off and slid down a hill. The sky looks gray and stormy.

Orange County Homes On Precipice Of Disaster As Record-Setting Rain Hits Southern California Hard

The multi-family homes were red tagged by authorities late Wednesday.

A swimming pool sits on the edge of a landslide below an apartment building above Amtrak rail tracks following heavy rains

Here's How To Watch And Participate In The Second Live Hearing On SoCalGas' Proposal To Raise Rates

The second of two hearings takes place on Wednesday, March 15.

File: Residents arrive at the SoCal Gas Community Resource Center in Porter Ranch on Jan. 8, 2016.

Heavy Rainstorm Will Drench LA Overnight Before Moving South

With the storm expected to park itself over L.A., dangerous debris flows and flooding are still a concern across SoCal.

A satellite image of an atmospheric river – which looks like a bunch of clouds – charging towards the California coast.

Another Atmospheric River Is Here, And It's Ranked a 2 to 3 … But What Does That Scale Mean?

Like for hurricanes, there's a scale for atmospheric rivers. But it may be a while before it's the norm.

Two people in yellow rain gear stand on a flooded road as water rushes over the side

What You Should Know About Mudslide Risks With All This Rain. Yes, There's Reason To Worry

Our soil is so saturated this year that debris flows are a concern across SoCal.

Mud fills the land in front of homes in an aerial shot.

UC System Gets $15 Million To Address Climate Concerns

UCLA plans on developing paint that actually helps keep buildings cooler.

The sun sets behind burnt and dead pine trees.

In The Northern California Snow, Stranded Cows Are Getting Emergency Hay Drops

After heavy snowfall left cows in northern California stranded and starving, officials launched an unusual rescue mission.

Authorities spot cattle in the snow as they prepare to drop food.

Climate Is Changing Too Quickly For The Sierra Nevada's 'Zombie Forests'

One in five Sierra Nevada conifers are no longer compatible with the environmental conditions around them, raising questions about how to manage the land. Researchers say it may get worse.

Young giant sequoia trees are seen during a prescribed pile burning on Feb. 19 in Sequoia National Forest. Researchers say 20% of Sierra Nevada conifers are a mismatch with their climate.

Evacuation Warnings Will Turn Into Orders In Some Santa Barbara Burn Scar Areas Tuesday Morning

Starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday resident living in burn scar areas of the Alisal and Cave fires must leave the area. Another atmospheric river is expected to bring heavy rainfall and dangerous conditions.

A massive storm is visible off the coast of California

A Waterlogged California Is Bracing For Yet Another Atmospheric River

A new atmospheric river set to arrive as soon as Monday could worsen already severe flooding, as the extra rain and snowmelt threaten to overflow rivers and streams at lower elevations.

An aerial view shows a man navigating floodwaters with his bicycle in the unincorporated community of Pajaro in California on March 11. Residents were forced to evacuate in the middle of the night after an atmospheric river surge broke the Pajaro Levee and sent flood waters flowing into the community.

California Storms Create Paradox: Too Much Water In Reservoirs, Too Soon

As storms melt snowpack, managers released water to prevent reservoirs from overflowing and flooding Central Valley towns — and that sends water into the ocean. The warm rains melt snow that ideally would last into spring and help with water deliveries.

A stream cuts through a valley with snow-covered hills and pine trees on both sides.

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