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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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Rich countries are dodging responsibility for adaptation aid, infuriating leaders from vulnerable nations.
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We're looking at dry weather and cooler nights for the week.
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Steep slopes, weak rocks and water intrusion all make slides more likely.
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Worm composting became especially popular during the pandemic, but it's never too late to get in the dirt.
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Drilling in Culver City’s portion is set to end in 2029.
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California’s sequoia population has taken a hit in the past few years. The National Park Service wants to help it rebound — but environmentalists are concerned the program could hurt more than it helps.
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The National Weather Service has issued fire weather watch for portions of the Southland.
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The climate crisis will increase the number of marine mammals needing treatment, experts say.
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Today's temperatures have dropped to the upper 60s and it will be windy in parts of the Inland Empire and 5 Freeway corridor.
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We need clear plans if we're going to have enough water for the future.
