Climate & Environment

Slightly warmer conditions for SoCal today with some morning clouds

It will be a couple of degrees warmer today, especially for inland areas and the valleys.

Sunset at a marina with water in the foreground and small personal boats in the background.

4 things Californians should know about tsunamis

What to know about the tsunami threat to the California coast.

A sign on a pole has an arrow pointed upward and reads: Tsunami evacuation route.

As tsunami threat subsides, LA, OC urged to avoid coastal waters as dangerous currents and rogue waves still possible

Coastal California north of Santa Barbara remains under a tsunami advistory after a massive quake in eastern Russia on Tuesday.

Tsunami hazard warning signs posted around residential area

Trump's EPA wants to eliminate regulation for greenhouse gases

The Trump administration proposes eliminating a 2009 finding that greenhouse gases endanger people. That would undermine the EPA's climate change regulations for power plants and cars.

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Mild weather on tap for SoCal despite slow warming trend this week

The marine layer will thin out later this week, creating room for warmer temperatures in SoCal.

A city street lined with palm trees and colorful businesses. The sky is mostly clear and blue.

Could small 'balcony solar' kits cut your power bill?

A movement is growing to bring small, portable, affordable solar to a balcony or backyard near you. But before you see them everywhere, advocates must break through significant barriers.

Two men install solar panels in a grassy backyard against a wooden fence.

Californians are worried about wildfire and growing costs of climate change, survey finds

Wildfires are the top environmental issue for most Californians, who are also concerned about rising costs associated with climate change, according to a survey.