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The report concludes that the water supply was too slow, not too low, and even a functioning reservoir likely wouldn’t have stopped the Palisades Fire.
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As the weather warms, algal blooms have begun to pop up in freshwater lakes.
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Lack of EV chargers in remote areas could derail California’s aim to electrify cars. In Imperial County, residents have access to few public chargers and buy electric cars at only a fifth of the statewide rate.
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Today will be a few degrees warmer more inland than Monday.
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Kick off the week with cool weather.
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As much as $20 billion in upgrades will be required, but the electric vehicle transition could still reduce rates statewide.
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A five-year, $7 million restoration effort faces some real challenges.
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To make crops resilient to climate change, scientists are exposing seeds to cosmic radiation, extreme temperatures, and low gravity.
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As drowning deaths among young children are on the rise, here are some tips to make sure you and your loved ones stay safe as you hit the water this summer.
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Years ago, the critically endangered Devils Hole pupfish had a very close brush with extinction.
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Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. and we need all the protection we can get. So why is it so hard to get newer, more effective ingredients approved here?
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The centerpiece of California’s water wars pits Gov. Newsom against local communities and environmentalists. A new report says the benefits of the tunnel exceed the cost since other water supplies would cost more.
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The series of short films, called “Grand Theft Eco,” uses a modified version of the popular video game to create sets for the stories.
Philanthropic funds helped purchase a burned lot that used to have 14 rental units. Supporters hope the project can be a model for rebuilding equitably for renters.
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An LAist investigation found toxic heavy metals in samples of fire retardant collected from the Palisades, Eaton and Franklin fires. Here's what that means.
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The Trump administration wants to reverse a 2009 EPA finding that greenhouse gases endanger people. The finding is the basis for much of the United States' climate change regulations.Listen 3:23
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Clouds and accompanying cool weather will be here for the next few days.
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The details of the payouts are expected to be released later in the summer and come as the utility faces lawsuits over the possibility that its equipment sparked the fire.
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It’s not just that it’s dark and people are asleep. Urban sprawl, confirmation bias and other factors can play a role.
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Clouds and accompanying cool weather will be here for the next few days.
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An expert explains what survivors of the Palisades and Eaton fires should consider before joining a fire-related lawsuit.Listen 0:49
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Visitors are welcome to catch the rare sight — and smell — in person for free. Or watch it bloom through the Huntington's livestream.
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The digital tool led by UCLA offers residents real-time measurements of particles in the air.
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Uncertainty around the future of the state’s emissions trading program has disrupted credit auctions and lowered state revenue.
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Under the second Trump administration, climate denial has given way to climate erasure.
