Climate & Environment

Pollution from wildfires can contaminate our water for up to 8 years, study finds

An analysis of 500 watersheds found levels of organic carbon, phosphorus, and other pollutants up to 103 times higher after a wildfire.

A man in a yellow jacket and brown hat examines a burned landscape after a wildfire with a valley and reservoir in the distance.

Controversial climate rule, which could raise gas prices, about to go into effect

No immediate hike in gas prices will occur. But Democrats and Republicans in the Legislature fear the effects of the clean-fuel program.

Here's how you can weigh in on plans for OC’s newest coastal nature preserve

The Randall Preserve lies along the Santa Ana River between Newport Beach, Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach.

An aerial view of a large, open piece of land crisscrossed with dirt roads. Across the top left corner, you can see a channelized river and beyond that housing developments.

Firefighters gain control of Lake Fire in San Bernardino

The wildfire near Silverwood Lake started at 3:58 p.m. on Saturday and grew to nearly 500 acres in just hours.

The photo depicts an active wildfire scene. Two fire trucks are prominently visible—one red truck labeled "CAL FIRE" and another green truck. They are parked on a paved area near a road.
Background: Hills covered in vegetation are visible, with large plumes of smoke rising into the sky. The smoke has an orange hue, likely due to the flames and sunlight filtering through it, partially obscuring the sky.
Other vehicles and people can be seen near the fire trucks, indicating emergency response activity.

Don’t panic! Research planes are flying low over LA

Two NASA research planes will begin flying across SoCal at lower altitudes and doing some special maneuvers in the sky to collect air samples.

A white propeller plane with a blue stripe is on a runway. The tail of the plane reads: NASA.

Time is running out for Rancho Palos Verdes residents to apply for landslide aid grants

The $10,000 grants can be used for things like home repairs or storage for those forced to leave because of ongoing land movement around Portuguese Bend.

Warm, breezy conditions brings fire weather concerns for SoCal

It will be warm and dry today, but the addition of gusty onshore winds for the interior portions are raising the risk of fire weather for SoCal.

A wide view of the hills around Griffith Park, spanning down to the skyline as the sun sets with bright orange color. The hills are covere in lucsh green plants with dirt hiking trail visible.

Create a rebuilding authority and fire control district, expert panel urges in post-LA fires report

Experts from UCLA and industry release recommendations, which one L.A. County supervisor calls a roadmap for future policymaking.

A wide view of two construction workers with medium skin tones wearing bright yellow as they work on the site. In the background you can see some debris along with large stacks of wood.

Fourth of July changes: why some cities are skipping the fireworks and festivities this year

The reasons are varied, ranging from fire dangers to a lack of funding, environmental concerns — and fears of ICE sweeps.

Judge in LA rules California FAIR Plan’s smoke-damage policy is illegal

The judge said the state’s fire insurance of last resort violates the state insurance code.

A cul de sac with orange smoke billowing in the background and a helicopter flying by as the sun burns a burnt orange.

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