Climate & Environment

Major US Science Group Lays Out A Path To Smooth The Energy Transition

The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine says putting equity at the center of climate and energy policy will help speed along necessary fossil fuel emission cuts

Hundreds of active oil wells sit in densely populated and mostly low-income neighborhoods in Los Angeles. A new report details why equity should be central to climate and energy policy in the U.S. to address historical practices.

Nearly 400 Acres Of Redwood Forest Saved From Logging

Nearly 400 acres of Redwood forest is now protected from logging.

Trees along the Russian River are reflected in the water on October 18, 2014, in Monte Rio, California. The banks are overtaken by wild grass. The skyline is mostly filled by tall dark green trees.

California Now Has a State Bat

California will have a new state animal in 2024.

a cluster of small light brown bats hang upside down

LA Zoo's California Condors Are Part Of A New Vaccine Trial

Officials expect the emergency-use vaccine to partially protect the critically endangered species from the deadly avian influenza virus.

A black and white critically endangered California condor spreads its wings in a pale blue sky. The number 53 can be seen on each of its wings.

Your SoCal Weather Report For Tuesday, Oct. 17: The Heat Just Won't Quit

We're looking at another warm week — here's what you need to know.

A geothermal map of Southern California in shades of yellow, red and orange.

In Detroit, A ‘Magic Wand’ Makes Dirty Air Look Clean — And Lets Polluters Off The Hook

Across the US, local governments, lobbyists and industry have spent millions to get wildfire pollution excluded from the record. People like Robert Shobe pay the price

A man with dark-tone ksin sits in a room full of furniture photos and knick knacks

Your SoCal Weather Report For Monday, Oct. 16: Warm Week Ahead

We're looking at another warm week — here's what you need to know.

A geothermal map of SoCal in shades of yellow, orange and red.

It's The Warmest September On Record Thanks To El Niño And, Yes, Climate Change

A new government report finds that September was the hottest in the agency's 174-year global climate record. Climate change and El Niño are driving the heat.

A rowboat is stranded amid weeds on a dry lake bed

In Wildfire-Prone Areas, Homeowners Are Learning They’re Uninsurable

Wildfires cause billions in home damage every year. Now, insurers no longer want to take on the risk.

In this illustration, a house that's "framed" within what appears to be a $100 bill sits in the middle of an orange background, surrounded by a few trees.

Revealed: How A Little-Known Pollution Rule Keeps The Air Dirty For Millions Of Americans

Major investigation shows local governments are increasingly exploiting a loophole in the Clean Air Act, leaving more than 21 million Americans with air that’s dirtier than they realize. California leads the nation it its use.

A massive plume of smoke travels west from a big fire, shown in red and labeled Camp Fire

What Is The Exceptional Events Rule? The Loophole Letting US Regulators Wipe Air Pollution From The Record

First pushed through by the Republican senator and climate denier Jim Inhofe, the rule has become a "regulatory escape hatch" for states that want to meet federal air-quality standards.

Map of US has large fires visible in Northern California

A Fast-Moving Wildfire In Topanga Canyon Is A Nightmare Scenario. How To Get Ready

The area is a longstanding concern for fire experts because it has just a handful of narrow roads to evacuate thousands of residents.

A person runs down hill away from flames with a cloth over their face.

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