Climate & Environment

Light Rain And Snow Coming To SoCal In The Next Few Days

A preview of this week's storm forecast shows more snow and light rain coming to the area.

A person walks along Ballona Creek as storm water runoff from a winter rain storm flows into the Pacific Ocean in Marina Del Rey on March 14, 2023.

The Exact Link Between Tornadoes And Climate Change Is Hard To Draw. Here's Why

Western Mississippi is turning to recovery after being hit by a long-track tornado on Friday. Here's what made it so destructive — and why the impact of climate change on tornadoes is still unclear.

An aerial view of neighborhood in Rolling Fork, Miss., destroyed by Friday night's tornado.

California Lifts Target For 15% Water Conservation As Yet Another Storm Approaches

California ended its voluntary statewide target, triggering concerns from experts that many water supplies remain depleted. Other drought measures remain in place.

A close-up of an active sprinkler in a grassy area.

Meet The Trash Interceptor Called 007 That Is Working To Clean Up The Mess From This Storm

Since October, 007 has handled more than 60 tons of garbage — more than is typically washed to the ocean in a single year.

A boat with a curved front and flat back has a series of openings along the side

In Snowed-In San Bernardino Mountains After The Storms, Mutual Aid Has Been Key

When mountain residents realized county resources wouldn't reach them for a week or more, neighbors banded together to help each other out.

An image shows a huge berm of snow in front of a home surrounded by pine trees.

Storms Move Out But A New Weather System Could Hit SoCal Next Week

We have the latest on damage and clean up from the heavy rains, winds and tornadoes that hit the region this week.

An aerial view of roof damage shows extensive destruction

Ventura Farmworkers Have Lost Critical Income In Storms

March should be one of Southern California farmworkers' busiest months. Instead, they say their hours have been slashed drastically due to flooded farms and destroyed crops.

Several people wearing hats and masks hunch over in a large field of green plants, picking crops.

Yes, A Pair Of Tornadoes Touched Down And Damaged Buildings In LA And Santa Barbara Counties

The National Weather Service confirmed the extraordinarily rare weather events.

Signifant parts of a warehouse roof are missing with debris spread into nearby parking lot.

Intense Storm Brings Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms, And Tornadoes To SoCal

Southern California's latest winter storm is on its way out.

A tree is entirely uprooted along a street covered in debris

Cut Emissions Quickly To Save Lives, Scientists Warn In A New UN Report

Cutting greenhouse gas emissions rapidly and immediately will save lives, livelihoods and ecosystems around the world, scientists say. And there are lots of ways to go about it.

A home with a tin roof is partially destroyed and engulfed with much and rocks. Two people are digging through the ruins with their hands.

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