Climate & Environment

Californians are worried about wildfire and growing costs of climate change, survey finds

Wildfires are the top environmental issue for most Californians, who are also concerned about rising costs associated with climate change, according to a survey.

A lone sunbather in Santa Monica, Calif., watches a large plume of smoke from a wildfire rise over the Pacific Palisades.

Muddy boots and AI are helping this threatened California frog to make a comeback

How do scientists monitor the populations of the threatened California red-legged frog? With careful listening and a little help from AI.

The California red-legged frog, the largest native frog west of the Rocky Mountains, is listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.

Officials aim to curb algal blooms in Lake Elsinore with new regulations

The new rules for Lake Elsinore and Canyon Lake upstream include stricter limits on common pollutants.

An aerial view of a bright-green lake, with a lone white fishing boat driving through the discolored water.

The West Nile virus is back in LA County

Most of the infected mosquitoes have been found around the San Fernando Valley so far.

A mosquito being lifted by tweezer and put into a test tube.

Key player in California’s water wars embraces controversial pact

The State Water Resources Control Board didn’t shy away from a controversial agreement in a new proposal, which qualifies as a major development in the long-running debate about delta water use.

Fishes swimming in a river in murky water. Air bubbles cover half of the frame and rocks are visible in the foreground.

Thinking about landscaping in a fire-prone area? Here are key factors to consider

Native plants, succulents and mulch are important considerations. But you can also improve fire resilience by following some guidelines about spacing and irrigation.

Trump's EPA now says greenhouse gases don't endanger people

The Trump administration wants to reverse a 2009 EPA finding that greenhouse gases endanger people. The finding is the basis for much of the United States' climate change regulations.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency building in Washington, D.C.

Cloudy and cool mornings persist in SoCal

Clouds and accompanying cool weather will be here for the next few days.

Los Angeles Skyline panorama view with a setting sun.

Edison pledges payouts for Eaton Fire survivors as lawsuits loom

The details of the payouts are expected to be released later in the summer and come as the utility faces lawsuits over the possibility that its equipment sparked the fire.