Climate & Environment

When The Big One strikes, people of color will be hit the hardest

White communities accumulate roughly $100,000 more than any racial or ethnic group after a natural disaster.

A man stands stands inside his damaged Lower Ninth Ward home in New Orleans after Katrina devastated the historically Black neighborhood. A

Most people hospitalized after the magnitude 6.7 Northridge quake in 1994 were injured by falls or flying objects in their home. Don't let that happen to you.

In a scene from the film 'San Andreas' Paul Giamatti and Archie Panjabi cling to the leg of a desk while crouched on the floor where papers are scattered.

Are LA's high-rises ready for the Big One?

Whether it’s at home or at work, there's an assumption that people will be safe if an earthquake hits.

Looking up at the top stories of twin high rise towers in downtown L.A. with a blue sky and single cloud between them.

10 earthquake-related questions to ask your landlord immediately

Learning about your home is the first step in understanding your risk.

Two men inspect damage to cars and apartment complex after the floor of an apartment building collapsed onto the front end of a row of parked cars.

How to not get life-threatening diarrhea after a major earthquake

Tip: Start storing water now.

A stainless steel teapot blows out steam on an outdoor burner

For earthquakes, forget the 'go-bag.' Here's how to prepare

Keeping supplies accessible is crucial.

Rows of water bottles can be seen from above

The Big One is coming to Southern California. This is your survival guide

Get ready. We're here to help.

Cars lie smashed by the collapsed Interstate 5 connector few hours after Northridge earthquake, on January 17, 1994

Ask LAist: Why does it seem like earthquakes happen more when we’re asleep?

We’re dedicated to answering the questions that keep you up at night. This time, we mean it literally.

a stylus records motion on a seismograph, which is set against a dark blue nighttime sky that is full of stars. the moon is in the corner.

Let’s grow an air pollution garden together

We’re launching a community science project and we want you to participate!

Understanding climate change may help you feel less helpless

Disturbed by unrelenting heat waves, massive wildfires, disappearing beaches, and worsening droughts? Here’s what you need to know.

Sun sets over a hill behind agricultural fields

Hey, LA listener!

Climate & Environment

Support your source for local news!