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It was the hottest year on Earth in 125,000 years, and #climatescam is taking off.
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The country may have a long way to go in its decarbonization goals, but these stories show signs of progress.
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Gas-powered leaf blowers and lawnmowers will be the first to go next summer.
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Western monarch butterflies are a key part of the insect ecosystem, which is why scientists and volunteers are tracking how many are spending the winter in L.A. County.
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The Pacific storm is moving out of the Southland as lingering showers remain in the Inland Empire and Orange County.
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Winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year, and it fell at exactly 4:20 a.m. ET on Saturday in the Northern Hemisphere. Here are five ways it's celebrated around the world.
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Streets have flooded and hazards will remain into Friday.
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Flood advisories are out for Ventura County and the western portion of Los Angeles County.
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Some debris from the fire was found to contain up to 37% asbestos, a material that can cause long-term health consequences if the fibers are inhaled.
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It’s been quite dry until now.
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The National Weather Service has issued flood watches for portions of Southern California.
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Projects are already in the works.
Landfills are the second-largest source of methane emissions in California. That’s why the California Air Resources Board took action to monitor and capture landfill gases.
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The climate crisis is requiring all of us to be prepared to respond at any time, especially during high heat and fire weather.
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Near record-breaking high heat is expected through Tuesday. Here are places to stay cool, from Thousand Oaks to the Coachella Valley.
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An excessive heat advisory warns of temperatures in the 100s. We have resources to stay cool.
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We're heading into another couple days of triple-digit temperatures. We have resources to stay safe.
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The flight is latest in a project to capture data on air quality and sources of pollution.
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Standing water in empty pools, yards, planter pots, even the tiniest containers can become breeding grounds for disease-carrying mosquitoes. Now that Tropical Storm Hilary is past us, it’s time to go into mosquito-prevention mode.
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Several feet of mud in houses, cars stuck in flooded roads; for many in this part of the desert, it was nothing like they’d seen before.
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Here's why these rare, native plants have become more susceptible to wildfire.
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The Corpse Flower will soon bloom at the Huntington Gardens.
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All bets are off when the Santa Ana winds arrive.
