Climate & Environment

Got Cold Feet on Valentine's Day? Just Blame The Weather

A cold weather alert was issued for most areas in Los Angeles County where temperatures are expected to drop to 32 degrees.

Calling All Citizen Scientists, It's SnailBlitz 2023 And Researchers Need Your Help

Snails and slugs are a pretty good indicators of how of well nature is surviving in our urban landscape.

A snail is photographed in a puddle on the street

Why Free Public Transit Is Also Climate Justice For Many Angelenos

Fares provide a tiny fraction of Metro's funding. Transit advocates say making it free could also help L.A.'s climate goals.

An orange Los Angeles Metro bus drives along a street.

While Companies Settle On $45M Payout for OC Oil Spill, Our Coastline Is Still Recovering

Experts are still trying to determine the extent of the damage.

A Power Plant In El Segundo Will Burn 'Green' Hydrogen. Here's What That Means To Us

"Green" hydrogen can help cut planet-heating emissions, but opponents worry it'll worsen local air pollution and extend the life of the fossil fuel industry.

A man walks on a sidewalk in front of large smokestacks.

A New Bill Could Provide Protections for Joshua Trees

The proposed legislation proposed would prohibit importing, exporting or removing Joshua trees without a state permit.

Joshua trees stand in Joshua Tree National Park

A Super Bloom Isn’t Guaranteed — Even With All That Rain. But Here's What We Do Know

Yes, we could still see some pretty wildflowers.

Clearing The Air In Wilmington, One E-Bike At A Time

A coalition of community members and transportation justice advocates are working together to bring more e-bikes to LA neighborhoods with the worst air pollution.

A Latino couple pose while holding their new e-bike in the middle of a park.

It's Coyote Mating Season In Los Angeles. Here's What You Should Know

Alternative headline: A Coyote's Guide To Mating in L.A. But it's really more for humans.

A brown coyote is on an uneven pavement.

Here's Why It's Especially Dangerous To Hike SoCal Mountains Right Now

With one hikers still missing — the well-known actor Julian Sands — expert mountaineers say the usual scarcity of snow in the L.A.-area makes it especially hard to get enough experience to safely venture out in harsh conditions.

A man in a helmet, yellow jacket and red backpack with skis strapped to it standing in the snow next to a tree covered in thick, sharp icicles.

Here’s why cold weather feels colder in LA. And no, it's not just in your head

Human, all too human.

A pug is shown wrapped in a plaid blanket with just its face showing, sitting in a dirt path on what appears to be a hiking path.

LA’s Composting Program Expands, But Enrolling Renters and Businesses Is Slow

The composting program for single-family residences is fully in action, but there's a long way to go before all businesses and rental properties are participating. In the meantime, you can compost at home or with a community composter.

A large machine drives over large rows of compost, kicking up dirt and steam.

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