Climate & Environment

Your SoCal Weather Report For Friday, May 19: Cloudy Giving Way To Sun, Expect Low 70s

A hazard warning has been issued for the Ventura County beaches, Malibu coast, Los Angeles County beaches and Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands due to dangerous rip currents and waves between three and six feet.

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New Study Traces A Third Of The West’s Burned Forests To Fossil Fuel Companies

The research could advance court cases seeking to hold polluters accountable for climate-fueled disasters.

Your SoCal Weather Report For Thursday, May 18: Cloudy Skies And High Surf At Local Beaches

The National Weather Service has issued a beach hazards statement for L.A, Ventura and Orange County Beaches that lasts until this evening.

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It Will Cost Up To $21.5 Billion To Clean Up California’s Oil Sites. The Industry Won’t Make Enough Money To Pay For It

An expert used California regulators’ methodology to estimate the cost of cleaning up the state’s onshore oil and gas industry. The study found that cleanup costs will be triple the industry’s projected profits.

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It’s Not Just Cars And Trucks: Concerns Rise On How Ships And Ports Are Damaging LA’s Air Quality

According to the South Coast AQMD, ships and port activity contribute more air pollution in one day than the millions of cars rolling on SoCal roadways. That's gotten the attention of activists.

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Your SoCal Weather Report For Wednesday, May 17: Gray Skies Are Not Gonna Clear Up

This morning's clouds and low fog are expected to stick around through the afternoon, with highs in the Los Angeles basin staying in the high 60s to mid 70s.

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Huntington Beach Votes To Leave Orange County Power Authority

Customers may see their electricity bills go up once the transition takes place — OCPA's basic rate plan is currently cheaper than Southern California Edison's.