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Expect the warmest and windiest day of the week.
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More drama could also be on the horizon because unsuccessful breeding can lead to eagle break ups.
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This Pacific storm will bring moderate to heavy rain tonight through Monday.
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More than half of the Colorado River's water is used to grow crops, primarily livestock feed, a new study finds. The river and its users are facing tough decisions as the climate warms.
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A rainstorm is approaching the Southland — here's what you need to know.
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An entire hillside weakened during a particularly wet winter could fail at any time.
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Temperatures to drop tomorrow as another storm moves in.
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The rain is over for now. We're looking at mostly sunny skies and cool temps.
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The rain is over for now. We're looking at mostly sunny skies and cool temps.
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The Biden administration says it is imposing the "strongest-ever" tailpipe emission rules to protect public health and fight climate change.
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The Dashboard.Earth app aims to gamify specific actions and financial incentives relevant to L.A.’s climate goals.
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An environmental advocacy group is suing the US government over its decision not to list the Joshua tree under the Endangered Species Act.
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Nyad defied expectations when she swam from Cuba to Florida at the age of 64. She and coach Bonnie Stoll apply their lessons in endurance to taking on ocean pollution.
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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He didn't make it across the 101 Freeway this time.
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Significant heat for Friday through Sunday.
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It survives by sucking water and nutrients from other plants.
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Cooler pavement, however, is far from a silver bullet when it comes to reducing the impact of heat.
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Through bidirectional charging, owners of electric cars can sell energy to the grid or use it to power their homes. But will the technology, which is costly, become widespread?
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California’s electric rates are among the highest in the country. Three big power companies propose charging fixed rates based on income, saying low-income customers will save money. Critics doubt it’ll work.
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An excessive heat warning is out for the Antelope Valley starting today.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has proposed "critical habitat" designations in Southern California.
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The National Weather Service forecasts significant heat for the weekend.
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Outdoor workers have legal protection in extreme heat, but that's not the case for indoor workers, who can be just as susceptible to heat illness and even death. Enforcing the rules remains an issue.
