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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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The climate crisis and bark beetles are affecting one of Earth’s oldest species: the bristlecone pine tree.
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Cooler temps are expected along the coast, but inland areas will see slight warming until Saturday.
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The lawsuit alleges that Los Angeles violated regulations when it certified an environment impact report.
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Hundreds could skip school to attend Friday’s rally.
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There's going to be a gradual clearing of clouds for the next few days. Strong rip currents are expected over at Orange County beaches.
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About 5,300 companies would file annual emissions reports. The aim is to hold corporations accountable for the role they play in climate change.
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Low clouds will linger in the skies for today. Strong rip currents expected over at Orange County beaches.
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They were all but extinct. Now there are so many that scientists need your help tracking and studying them as they spread upriver.
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The humble heat pump — you may have never heard of it. But this highly efficient household appliance is one of the biggest game-changers when it comes to curbing the climate crisis.
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The record was surpassed with four months still remaining in 2023.
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The phenomenon was due to high clouds.
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Comet Nishimura was discovered by amateur Japanese astronomer Hideo Nishimura on Aug. 11 and named after him.
Researchers found that in drier years, larger animals are more likely to head closer and closer to where people live.
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Water tanks and swimming pools can go a long way.
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California’s grid operator says the grid could get stressed as we try to cool ourselves down.
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The National Weather Service is monitoring Hurricane Hilary along the coast of Baja California which could bring a tropical storm our way, including heavy rain, gusty winds and potential flooding to Southern California.
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Gray wolves used to roam most of North America before being hunted, trapped and driven out of most of the continental U.S. by the early 1900s. They are native to California.
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Everything from toiletries and infant care supplies to first aid equipment is being shipped to the island.
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Long Beach researchers are studying the effectiveness of the so-called stingray shuffle against the flat fish’s piercing barb.
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The Biden administration is moving ahead with what could be the largest national marine sanctuary in the continental U.S. A Native American tribe is hoping to be partners in managing it.Listen 4:54
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It could take hundreds of years for them to recover.
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Bear 64F is believed to be one of three animals who've broken into dozens of homes in South Lake Tahoe in the last year and helped themselves to messy meals, enchanting the internet.
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The cooling trend continues into the weekend. There's also a 20% chance of thunderstorms.
