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Expect the warmest and windiest day of the week.
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Cargo ships equipped with massive rigid sails called WindWings could save a substantial amount of fuel, considering how much of the world's goods are transported by sea.
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L.A. is in a good place when it comes to water supply for now, but things could quickly change.
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Buyers will be able to take advantage of the tax credit at the dealership when purchasing an electric vehicle. And they'll be available even for those who pay little or no taxes.
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An LAist review found that two rendering companies had past violations and briefly operated without signs that inform the public where to report smell problems.
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Several heat advisories are out for Southern California until Saturday evening.
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The National Weather Service has issued wind and heat advisories for today.
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Baker Commodities Inc. in the city of Vernon is suing the government agency that oversees it for $200 million in damages. Neighbors had celebrated its temporary shutdown. Now an upcoming court decision could allow a full reopening.
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Southeast L.A. residents have grappled with the stench of rotting flesh for decades, on top of other environmental ills.
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When it comes to foul odors, there’s no need to grin and bear it. Here’s a guide on where to report problems in Southern California.
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The county's regional planning commission voted unanimously to pass an oil phaseout resolution. But more votes are still to come.
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A wind advisory is out for Santa Clarita, Santa Monica and the San Gabriel Mountains today.
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With a little art, a little science, and a lot of luck, the niche well-plugging industry is hoping to pick up steam.
Landfills are the second-largest source of methane emissions in California. That’s why the California Air Resources Board took action to monitor and capture landfill gases.
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Strong wind gusts will continue today for SoCal and snow will make driving difficult on the I-5 corridor.
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Federal and California officials say the company illegally installed devices on about 1 million pickup trucks. Cummins will pay $2 billion in civil fines and funds for pollution control projects.
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The suggested cuts affect programs tied to water, heat and forest resilience. There's a projected $38 billion budget shortfall overall.
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Strong wind gusts will pick up later this afternoon for portions of Southern California.
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The city also renewed its plea this week for state and federal disaster assistance.
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California school districts will receive more than $88 million in federal grants to replace hundreds of school buses with low and zero-emission vehicles.
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Some portions of SoCal will see sub-freezing temperatures and even frost.
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Local leaders said the smog would be cleared in 4 months in the early 1940s. The problem persisted for over four decades and is still hanging around.
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Some portions of SoCal will experience lows dropping to the upper 20s this morning and tomorrow.
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In the race to build a circular battery industry, one mineral has been overlooked — until now
