Climate & Environment

The Climate Crisis Means Longer, Hotter Summers. What Does That Mean For Human Health?

An interview with Jeff Goodell, author of "The Heat Will Kill You First."

The sun sets and shows off the silhouettes of power lines.

Fans, Water, And Starbucks: How LA Food Truck Vendors Try To Keep Their Cool

You think it’s hot outside? Imagine being inside a steaming hot food truck, stove blazing, when the mercury hits triple digits. Here’s how some local food truck vendors survive days like these.

One man stands and another sits outside a maroon-colored food truck.

We're in a heatwave. How to prepare for, and survive, a power outage

The climate crisis is requiring all of us to be prepared to respond at any time, especially during high heat and fire weather.

Power lines are backlit by a bright sun.

Dangerous Heat Has Hit SoCal. Here’s Where To Find Cooling Centers

Near record-breaking high heat is expected through Tuesday. Here are places to stay cool, from Thousand Oaks to the Coachella Valley.

Your SoCal Weather Report For Aug. 28 - Sept 1: A Hot Start To The Week, Followed By A Slight Cool Down

An excessive heat advisory warns of temperatures in the 100s. We have resources to stay cool.

A geothermal map of Southern California in shades of orange, red and purple indicating temperatures from the coast to inland.

Your SoCal Weather Report For Sunday, Aug. 27: Another Heat Wave Looms

We're heading into another couple days of triple-digit temperatures. We have resources to stay safe.

Deep reds and purples overlaid on a map of Southern California indicate high temperatures across the region

Attention LA: That Loud, Low-Flying Plane You Might Hear Is Collecting Pollution Data

The flight is latest in a project to capture data on air quality and sources of pollution.

The under belly of a plan is visible while airborne.

After The Storm Come The Mosquitoes. Here’s How To Stop Them

Standing water in empty pools, yards, planter pots, even the tiniest containers can become breeding grounds for disease-carrying mosquitoes. Now that Tropical Storm Hilary is past us, it’s time to go into mosquito-prevention mode.