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A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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Highs in the lower to mid 70s for today.
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More than 120 starving pelicans have been rescued in last month.
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A warming trend will unfold through Wednesday.
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With rivers across the West running low, utilities must get creative if they are to meet demand without increasing emissions.
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Inside the effort to standardize the design of returnable containers.
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Environmentalists warn that a California Democrat’s bill “drives a bulldozer” through the state’s new law that protects imperiled Joshua trees from commercial development.
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Why are we seeing overcast skies in the morning? Blame May Gray conditions.
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Coyotes are in the middle of raising their babies, which should last until September.
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Maybe in 2025? Although, 2022-23 was a La Niña year and look at what happened.
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A facility in Vernon has reached a $400,000 settlement with air quality regulators.
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More morning fog before we see afternoon sun.
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President Biden expands the mountain range’s national monument status, creating more green space access to vulnerable communities.
The Interior Department released its plan to open up federal waters off California’s coast to oil drilling, setting up a direct confrontation with Sacramento on energy and climate change.
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The Santa Ana winds are back and so are cooler temperatures for midweek.
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The Santa Ana winds are back and so are cooler temperatures for midweek.
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The effort shows how local action matters, but there's still a long way to go to achieve the city's goals.
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This week will be 5-10 degrees cooler than last week, with patchy fog in the mornings and night.
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To talk about the current state of climate disinformation, we checked in with three NPR reporters who have reported on climate, disinformation and the media.Listen 7:50
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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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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.Listen 4:17
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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.
