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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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Snails and slugs are a pretty good indicators of how of well nature is surviving in our urban landscape.
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Fares provide a tiny fraction of Metro's funding. Transit advocates say making it free could also help L.A.'s climate goals.
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Experts are still trying to determine the extent of the damage.
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"Green" hydrogen can help cut planet-heating emissions, but opponents worry it'll worsen local air pollution and extend the life of the fossil fuel industry.
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The proposed legislation proposed would prohibit importing, exporting or removing Joshua trees without a state permit.
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Yes, we could still see some pretty wildflowers.
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A coalition of community members and transportation justice advocates are working together to bring more e-bikes to LA neighborhoods with the worst air pollution.
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Alternative headline: A Coyote's Guide To Mating in L.A. But it's really more for humans.
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With one hikers still missing — the well-known actor Julian Sands — expert mountaineers say the usual scarcity of snow in the L.A.-area makes it especially hard to get enough experience to safely venture out in harsh conditions.
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Human, all too human.
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The composting program for single-family residences is fully in action, but there's a long way to go before all businesses and rental properties are participating. In the meantime, you can compost at home or with a community composter.
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There's no set formula, but it takes a lot of water to flood our biggest rivers.
Researchers found that in drier years, larger animals are more likely to head closer and closer to where people live.
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An LAist investigation found toxic heavy metals in samples of fire retardant collected from the Palisades, Eaton and Franklin fires. Here's what that means.
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The historical storm dumped record rain onto the park in August, causing flooding and road damage. Now it's ready for visitors.
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The company, Baker Commodities, Inc., was the focus of a recent LAist investigation that found widespread community complaints about odors.
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It's going to be cooler today through Saturday but come Sunday, another warming trend.
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The Santa Ana winds are back and so are cooler temperatures for midweek.
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Baker Commodities, Inc. — a company that was the focus of an LAist investigation into hazardous odors — says that the photos contain trade secrets and should be sealed.
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A city committee postponed a final vote on a draft power plan for where the city will source its energy by 2030.
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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.
