Climate & Environment

A Vanishing Lake In SoCal May Have Delayed Major San Andreas Quakes — But A 'Big One' Will Still Happen

While you shouldn’t expect to see the lake anytime soon, a big quake is always imminent.

Upcoming Study Of Air Quality Includes Communities Around Inglewood Oil Field

Baldwin Hills and other communities were selected to be part of the California Air and Resource Board's Study of Neighborhood Air near Petroleum Sources.

A silhouette of a pumpjack pumping oil in the Inglewood Oil Field during the day.

Train Service Halted Through San Clemente Again As Coastal Bluffs Keep Crumbling

The problem slope is below Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens.

Looking down a train track with waves crashing into boulders on the right hand side, a slope with palm trees and houses on top on the left side, and an excavator about to pick up a boulder next to the tracks in the distance.

Your SoCal Weather Report For The Week Of June 5: Rainy And Cool

Temperatures will be well below average, with the chance of thunderstorms in some areas.

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Outdoor Workers Are Lawfully Protected From Extreme Heat. Indoor Workers? Not So Much

Warehouse workers who work in hot indoor environments say the climate crisis is moving faster than much-needed indoor heat regulation.

Rare Wolverine Spotted In California's Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. Why It's So Unusual

The last time one of the animals was seen in California was in 2008, and prior to that the most recent sighting occurred in 1922.

A medium-sized, brown furry animal has its very large front paws on a fallen tree and looks towards the camera. It is in a forest.

The Global Plastics Treaty Can Fight Climate Change — If It Reduces Plastic Production

A new report says a 75% cut in plastics is needed to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

An array of clear, blue and green plastic bottles frame an old building in the background

Your SoCal Weather Report For The Weekend Of June 2: June Gloom Persists

A deep marine layer and strong onshore flow mean that clouds will stick around.

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Yes, We Have More Water … But Some Regulations Have Been Extended

The state extended a drought regulation banning using drinkable water to irrigate grass at commercial, industrial and institutional properties.

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Your SoCal Weather Report For Thursday, June 1: Cloudy And Cool, With Sun In Some Areas

Expect patchy fog this morning and clouds throughout the day in the Los Angeles basin, with highs in the mid-60s.

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Following A Supreme Court Decision On Wetlands, California Has A Lot To Figure Out

To best protect wetlands, permitting and enforcement need to be sorted.

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This State Program In Underserved Communities Is Becoming A Nationwide Model For Climate Action

A state program is providing needed funding to help the most impacted and underserved communities adapt to climate change. It could serve as a model for new federal climate spending.

A group of mostly men wearing white shirts that read "Solarthon" stand and smile around a solar panel that has a large orange sunglasses on placed on it.

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