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Some of the country's highest home insurance prices are in the central U.S., a region generally considered to be protected from climate-driven disasters.
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California's wildfire building codes weren't designed for the modern megafire era.
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Not that many years ago, state and local fire officials considered adopting a policy to train residents to stay and defend their homes from fire. A disaster on the other side of the world killed the idea.
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Some helpful suggestions on how to protect yourself from ash and particles from the fire.
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Rule #1: Stay inside.
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Hint: follow the money.
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Wilted marijuana plants, sunburned impatiens, dead leaves on avocado trees. What's gonna happen when heat waves get even worse?
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With California facing a year-round fire season, particulate matter matters.
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It was July 8, 1943, when the first real smog rolled into town — and it was mayhem.
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Is it a river? A sewer? A flood control channel? A place to film awesome drag racing scenes? A tool of gentrifiers to raise property values? What's the deal with the L.A. River, and why should I care about it? Let's find out.
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Even after evacuation orders are lifted, there are still precautions you should take to keep yourself safe.
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A scientist at USC has gathered information that tells us more about intraplate earthquakes. "This is completely unexpected. It was a serendipitous discovery."
Researchers found that in drier years, larger animals are more likely to head closer and closer to where people live.
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To meet climate goals, energy efficiency for dozens of appliances is getting renewed attention from the Biden administration.
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The country may have a long way to go in its decarbonization goals, but these stories show signs of progress.
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Gas-powered leaf blowers and lawnmowers will be the first to go next summer.
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Western monarch butterflies are a key part of the insect ecosystem, which is why scientists and volunteers are tracking how many are spending the winter in L.A. County.
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The Pacific storm is moving out of the Southland as lingering showers remain in the Inland Empire and Orange County.
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Winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year, and it fell at exactly 4:20 a.m. ET on Saturday in the Northern Hemisphere. Here are five ways it's celebrated around the world.
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Streets have flooded and hazards will remain into Friday.
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Flood advisories are out for Ventura County and the western portion of Los Angeles County.
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Some debris from the fire was found to contain up to 37% asbestos, a material that can cause long-term health consequences if the fibers are inhaled.
