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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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A rainstorm is approaching the Southland — here's what you need to know.
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An entire hillside weakened during a particularly wet winter could fail at any time.
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Temperatures to drop tomorrow as another storm moves in.
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The rain is over for now. We're looking at mostly sunny skies and cool temps.
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The rain is over for now. We're looking at mostly sunny skies and cool temps.
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The Biden administration says it is imposing the "strongest-ever" tailpipe emission rules to protect public health and fight climate change.
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The Dashboard.Earth app aims to gamify specific actions and financial incentives relevant to L.A.’s climate goals.
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An environmental advocacy group is suing the US government over its decision not to list the Joshua tree under the Endangered Species Act.
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Nyad defied expectations when she swam from Cuba to Florida at the age of 64. She and coach Bonnie Stoll apply their lessons in endurance to taking on ocean pollution.
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Some parts of the Southland will see morning low clouds until noon.
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Some parts of the Southland will see morning low clouds until noon.
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The land has moved up to 3.5 feet in some places.
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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Residents are seeing trucks with Army Corps markings far from any sites where fire debris is allowed to go. Here’s what we figured out.Listen 0:42
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California could lose billions in highway dollars for failing to meet federal air standards.
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Sunday is the warmest day of the week, but the heat will stick around.
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Copenhagen is expected to receive 30% more rainfall by the end of the century. The city is responding with a massive long-term adaptation plan.Listen 3:59
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After years of complaints, officials aim to close loopholes to address pollution from aggregate recycling facilities, which process concrete, asphalt and similar material for reuse.Listen 0:51
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Trump signed three measures revoking California's waivers for rules that clean up cars and trucks. California and 9 other states immediately sued.
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Climate.gov is the main source of timely climate-related information for the public. It will stop publishing new information because the Trump administration laid off everyone who worked on it.
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The Trump administration plans to get rid of all limits on climate-warming pollution from the nation's fossil fuel power plants. Fossil fuel interests hailed the proposal, which likely faces legal challenges from environmental groups.Listen 3:19
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Insurance costs are soaring, and coverage is hard to find in some parts of the United States. Communities say insurers are ignoring their efforts to confront the problem.Listen 4:21
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Another day of warm weather with temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s across Southern California.
