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Some of the country's highest home insurance prices are in the central U.S., a region generally considered to be protected from climate-driven disasters.
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The effort shows how local action matters, but there's still a long way to go to achieve the city's goals.
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This week will be 5-10 degrees cooler than last week, with patchy fog in the mornings and night.
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To talk about the current state of climate disinformation, we checked in with three NPR reporters who have reported on climate, disinformation and the media.
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Cargo ships equipped with massive rigid sails called WindWings could save a substantial amount of fuel, considering how much of the world's goods are transported by sea.
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L.A. is in a good place when it comes to water supply for now, but things could quickly change.
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Buyers will be able to take advantage of the tax credit at the dealership when purchasing an electric vehicle. And they'll be available even for those who pay little or no taxes.
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An LAist review found that two rendering companies had past violations and briefly operated without signs that inform the public where to report smell problems.
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Several heat advisories are out for Southern California until Saturday evening.
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The National Weather Service has issued wind and heat advisories for today.
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Baker Commodities Inc. in the city of Vernon is suing the government agency that oversees it for $200 million in damages. Neighbors had celebrated its temporary shutdown. Now an upcoming court decision could allow a full reopening.
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Southeast L.A. residents have grappled with the stench of rotting flesh for decades, on top of other environmental ills.
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When it comes to foul odors, there’s no need to grin and bear it. Here’s a guide on where to report problems in Southern California.
Researchers found that in drier years, larger animals are more likely to head closer and closer to where people live.
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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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A young black bear, dubbed BB-12, was captured and collared last month in the western portion of the Santa Monica Mountains.
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The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for local mountains as the storm moves in.
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The hub of many weddings and events has been a cultural pillar of San Clemente and is now yellow-tagged. The back terrace has broken off and a garden has been ruined.
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No more eateries in those areas can serve up single-use plastics or Styrofoam. There are some exceptions.
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Most of the region from Los Angeles and Orange County to the Inland Empire will see light, scattered drizzling across the area this week.
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The owls have all but completely disappeared from coastal Southern California.
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The rules passed by the state Air Resources Board are the first of their kind — anywhere — and will likely have ripple effects, particularly in Southern California communities that have some of the dirtiest air in the nation.
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Usually about half of our water supply comes from the L.A. aqueduct. This year it’ll be about 100% through summer.
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There's an unprecedented amount of rebates and tax credits available to electrify at home. Here's your guide on how to access that money.
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The fire was at first reported to have begun as a controlled burn, but U.S. Forest Service officials later said it was not.
