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A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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It'll be warm, but still below normal for this time of year.
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This afternoon we'll see mostly sunny skies across the Southland except for partly cloudy skies along the coast.
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The fire burned 800 acres in the Antelope Valley. The L.A. County Fire official says there have been about 70 mulch-related fires this calendar year.
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Angeles National Forest officials say the land needs time to recover.
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After a cooldown, expect warm weather through the week.
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A new study reveals mercury levels in melting Arctic permafrost that pose disproportionate dangers for Indigenous peoples.
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The company nearly doubled its emissions in 2023, making it the biggest polluter in the industry.
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At least two-thirds of methane emissions come from human activity, which is both a problem and an opportunity.
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It’s part of a state requirement to reduce organic waste in state landfills by 75% by 2025.
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It's not snow. It's not hail. It's graupel.
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The Bobcat Fire destroyed more than 115,000 acres in and around the Angeles National Forest four years ago, and forced the closure of the Big Santa Anita Canyon and other areas. Now portions of that land will reopen on Oct. 2.
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Chances of thunderstorms and rain greater for San Bernardino and San Gabriel mountains.
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 National Weather Service has issued wind and heat advisories for today.
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Baker Commodities Inc. in the city of Vernon is suing the government agency that oversees it for $200 million in damages. Neighbors had celebrated its temporary shutdown. Now an upcoming court decision could allow a full reopening.
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Southeast L.A. residents have grappled with the stench of rotting flesh for decades, on top of other environmental ills.
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When it comes to foul odors, there’s no need to grin and bear it. Here’s a guide on where to report problems in Southern California.
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The county's regional planning commission voted unanimously to pass an oil phaseout resolution. But more votes are still to come.
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A wind advisory is out for Santa Clarita, Santa Monica and the San Gabriel Mountains today.
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With a little art, a little science, and a lot of luck, the niche well-plugging industry is hoping to pick up steam.
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Controlled burns are among the region's most common ways of preventing catastrophic wildfires. UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain says adding more staff at Forest Service, Cal Fire, the National Park Service and other agencies could make prescribed burns more efficient with fewer days.
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Sustainability experts say there are ways we can make a lot of our daily tasks more climate friendly — by using home appliances and vehicles that run on electricity.
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The hikes will fund city energy projects.
