Climate & Environment

California Storms Create Paradox: Too Much Water In Reservoirs, Too Soon

As storms melt snowpack, managers released water to prevent reservoirs from overflowing and flooding Central Valley towns — and that sends water into the ocean. The warm rains melt snow that ideally would last into spring and help with water deliveries.

A stream cuts through a valley with snow-covered hills and pine trees on both sides.

Roads Flood, A Sinkhole Opens And People Are Ordered To Evacuate As Atmospheric River Bears Down On California

Forecasts put much of the state at risk for flooding over the next 1 to 7 days — although most of that danger is north of Los Angeles.

A satellite image of an atmospheric river – in the form of clouds – running into California.

New Storm, New Danger For Mountain Communities Watching For Roof Collapses And Flooding

Even California communities accustomed to serious winters are struggling to deal with the consequences of continued extreme weather.

At least seven people in hard hats, most carrying shovels, work to remove snow from a roof.

Brace Yourselves — A 'Pineapple Express' Atmospheric River Is On Its Way

National Weather Service reports rain is expected to return Thursday — with the heaviest showers north of L.A.

Off the shore of the California coast massive cloud cover is visible

What To Know About Atmospheric Rivers As The Latest One Heads Toward LA

It was so nice to see white sprinkled on the hills around our valleys.

Newsom’s Climate Budget Would Slash Funds That Protect Coast

In his initial climate budget proposal, the governor has cut about $561 million from local coastal resilience projects. Legislators, cities express concerns.

A street directly on the ocean's coast with large residential buildings is flooded. A car appears to be trapped in the middle of the road, surrounded by water. A person in a yellow jacket is directing the car.

Another Storm Is Coming Our Way. Here's What You Need To Know

National Weather Service reports rain will make its way into Southern California starting Thursday.

A map of the California coast from Cambria to Long Beach shows different intensity of forecasted rainfall from lower levels in green to several inches and high in yellows and oranges.

Just How Snowy And Cold Has It Been Here In Southern California? Some Details Might Surprise You

There’ve been a few unprecedented weather events recently.

The Hollywood signs white letters are visible on a green hillside with neighborhoods visible below and snow-capped mountains beyond.

LA's Bird Population Is On The Decline, Study Says

A new UC Berkeley study says there's been a 40% decline of L.A.'s bird species in the last century due to hotter temperatures and urban development.

6 Scholars Explain What A Real Climate Solution Is

We asked six climate experts what questions you should ask yourself whenever you come across something claiming to be a "climate solution".

Researchers say protecting mangroves that soak up carbon is a great climate solution. But they caution against programs that slap carbon offsets onto it as those offsets can be hard to verify.

Food Distribution Continues In Snowbound Mountain Communities Where They're Still Struggling To Clear Roads

Caltrans officials said Sunday: "Keeping people off our roadways helps our operations continue to move forward."

People carry boxes and bags of food down a road cleared of enough snow to let a single car drive it. Snow is piled on either side many feet high. A sign for Roadhouse Pizza is visible on the left.

Storms Across The US Cause Deaths And Power Outages. Thousands Of San Bernardino Mountain Residents Remain Snowed In

Large swaths of the U.S. have faced an intense winter storm over the past several days. In Southern California, authorities said it may take a week to clear roads in some mountain communities.

A crew of inmate firefighters walk back to their vehicle after shoveling and clearing snow, while people carry bags of food on Friday. A series of winter storms in the San Bernardino Mountains in Southern California left residents stranded due to the snowfall.

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