Climate & Environment

LA nonprofit repairs depleted park lands, one ‘test plot' at a time

The nonprofit Test Plot harnesses community and volunteer power to test out how best to preserve and replenish degraded lands.

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Cool and drizzly weather to stick around for a few days

Spotty drizzle and cooler temperatures are expected into early next week.

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Fire season is here. Make sure you’re signed up for these alerts

You need to know when to evacuate, but a recurring problem during emergencies is that the authorities can't reach all the people they need to. So sign up today.

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Your October electric bill may be lower than usual. Here’s why

Millions of customers will get the California Climate Credit — if they get service through certain utility providers.

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Fiber optic cables could revolutionize earthquake detection and monitoring

Many large earthquakes strike beneath the ocean, where the lack of sensors makes quick warnings difficult.

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Survived a fire? Supported others in an earthquake? Burbank library wants to hear your stories

Library officials say the event can be an opportunity to process, connect and feel heard, especially in the wake of January’s devastating fires.

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California lawmakers wanted to get tough on data centers. Here’s what survived

Lawmakers were mostly thwarted this year in trying to crack down on data centers to protect water supplies and California electricity rates.

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LA Zoo announces the birth of two chimpanzees, a first in over a decade

The little ones are doing well and bonding with their mothers, according to caretakers.

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After-action report finds 'outdated, unclear and contradictory' alerts hampered Eaton Fire evacuations

The critical findings are part of long-awaited after-action report was released Thursday. It contains recommendations for increasing emergency staffing and updating old systems.