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A slightly warmer day on tap, with highs in the mid 70s and blustery conditions.
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The chemical, used for decades, can harm babies’ developing brains. Farmworkers and people living near fields are most at risk. The EPA issued a rare emergency order.
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It's got to do with the rocks beneath your feet.
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City is waiving permit fees for those switching from natural gas to propane
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While California has rules to protect farmworkers from excessive heat, inspections and citations are significantly down.
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Forecasters say a two-day cooling trend starts today.
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In Episode 3 of our new Imperfect Paradise series, we explore a new chapter in our relationship with the bears that stroll our SoCal suburbs.
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Shaking was felt over a wide region of central and Southern California.
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The fire was 75% contained Tuesday after evacuation orders had been lifted.
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Forecasters say cooling to begin Wednesday.
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Forecasters say the heatwave will continue through tomorrow, with cooling to begin Wednesday.
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Hunger and food insecurity are no longer merely benchmarks of public health. They are symptoms of a warming world.
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The answer boils down to car dominance and tight wallets.
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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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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First ever for this specific species in the Western Hemisphere
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Some of these goals came out of L.A.'s Green New Deal and included things like planting tens of thousands of new trees, significantly increasing tree coverage, and increasing urban forestry funding. All these things seem fairly straightforward, but it's more complicated than you might think.
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Cool materials can help in certain situations, but they're just one tool in adapting to a hotter normal.
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The Owen Fire was initially spreading at a decent clip but a strong response got it under control.
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A lack of fast chargers for road trips is a major deterrent for would-be electric vehicle purchasers. In response, big automakers are following Tesla's playbook — and teaming up in an unusual way.
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A workers comp study says one day above 100 degrees can cause 15% more accidents, costing workers and employers millions. A new advisory panel may help the state improve its work heat rules.
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Several heat advisories are in effect until Friday.
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We're still at the start of the transition, which means a lot of fine lines to walk. But the science is clear: the long-term benefit outweighs the cost.
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They aren’t all that interested in you.
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He didn't make it across the 101 Freeway this time.
