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Die-offs from algae blooms in San Francisco and Delta water diversions have left a giant, shark-like, prehistoric creature at risk. State wildlife officials approved white sturgeon as a candidate for listing, which triggers protection.
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The Santa Monica Mountains Fund is giving away narrow leaf milkweed, which is one of the only plants that monarch butterflies lay their eggs on.
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Today marks the official start of summer and the Southland is in for a heatwave.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency has never responded to deadly or damaging extreme heat. Environmental groups and labor unions are asking for that to change.
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Forecasters have extended a red flag warning for parts of the Southland affected by the Post Fire until 6 p.m.
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After a short break from wildfire smoke, it may come back tonight.
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L.A. city is looking to expand resources for libraries that serve as “cooling centers” in the hottest neighborhoods.
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The Post and Hesperia fires both started Saturday, kicking off wildfire season in the Southland. On Sunday, a small brush fire in the Hollywood Hills near Pilgrimage Bridge was quickly knocked down.
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Forecasters issued a red flag warning as gusty winds continue to impact Southern Ventura County mountains to the 5 Freeway corridor until 3 p.m.
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Aiming to store more water and protect the public, legislators are negotiating with the governor to restore $50 million to help repair 42 aging dams throughout the state.
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After 23 years and nearly $900 million, EarthCARE is poised to provide an unprecedented look at how clouds and aerosols shape, and respond to, climate change.
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El Niño has been rough. Its departure could be even rougher.
Landfills are the second-largest source of methane emissions in California. That’s why the California Air Resources Board took action to monitor and capture landfill gases.
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