Climate & Environment

It Turns Out The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Is Home To A Surprising Amount Of Life From The Coasts

A study of plastic trash hauled out of the Pacific Ocean found that most of it had been colonized by coastal life that was thriving right next to species that normally live in the open sea.

A piece of plastic debris that's been colonized by both costal barnacles (pink and striped) and a gooseneck barnacle from the open ocean.

Black Californians Most At Risk From Oil And Gas Drilling

Black, Latino and low-income residents have disproportionately high exposure to oil and gas wells, new research shows.

The sun shines low on the horizon as it sets beneath a purplish sky. An oil pumpjack is silhouetted against the sky on the right, a resident building is across the street from it.

Your Weather Report For Monday, April 17: Cool and Windy

What you need to know about SoCal weather today.

A satellite image shows heavy cloud cover over much of the West Coast

The $7,500 Tax Credit To Buy An Electric Car Is About To Change Yet Again

Tax credits for electric car purchases are getting even more complicated. It will likely mean fewer vehicles will qualify — but we don't know which.

In an aerial view, Tesla cars recharge at a Tesla charger station in Corte Madera, Calif., on Feb. 15, 2023. The Biden administration wants to boost sales of electric cars, but it also wants to incentivize U.S.-based production.

Record Snowpack Doesn't Mean End Of Water Rules

Snowpack in the eastern Sierra has broken the record set in 1969, but L.A. says it will maintain current watering restrictions, at least for now.

A wide image from above of mountains covered in snow and dotted with pine trees.

Following California’s Lead, EPA Proposes National Standards To Ramp Up Electric Cars

Up to 60% of 2030 models and two-thirds of 2032 models sold nationwide would be zero-emissions — less aggressive than California’s mandate.

A gray sedan is connected to a charger at an electric vehicle charging station.

US Proposes Options For Cutting California’s Colorado River Water

One of the options would override California’s water rights and split the cuts evenly between California, Nevada and Arizona — which would be a big blow to Imperial Valley farmers.

This aerial view shows an irrigation canal through agriculture fields.

What A Lake's Rebirth Has To Do With Human Waste From LA

The once massive lake has seen a once-in-a-generation return and it's threatening to flood its namesake operation.

Farmland is covered in water with a farm vehicle.

Rainwater In Your Empty Pool? Here’s What To Do Before The Mosquitoes Take Over

After all the recent rain, officials are predicting lots and lots of mosquitoes — and empty pools with standing rainwater are an ideal breeding ground. Here’s what to do about yours.

What We Know About The Odd Blue Creatures Washing Ashore On SoCal Beaches

An onslaught of velella velella washed up on shore this weekend on Southern California beaches. The blue jellyfish-like creatures were swept by the winds of California's recent storms.

A blue gelatinous object sits in the sand

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