Climate & Environment

California lawmakers wanted to get tough on data centers. Here’s what survived

Lawmakers were mostly thwarted this year in trying to crack down on data centers to protect water supplies and California electricity rates.

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LA Zoo announces the birth of two chimpanzees, a first in over a decade

The little ones are doing well and bonding with their mothers, according to caretakers.

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After-action report finds 'outdated, unclear and contradictory' alerts hampered Eaton Fire evacuations

The critical findings are part of long-awaited after-action report was released Thursday. It contains recommendations for increasing emergency staffing and updating old systems.

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Used EVs have never been cheaper. But are they a good deal?

The price gap between used electric and gas cars is now just $900 — that's the lowest ever.

A Volkswagen ID.4 electric vehicle charges via a fast charger in Torrance, Calif., on February 23, 2024. A federal program to fund fast chargers across the U.S. has been on pause for six months, but the Trump administration is now restarting it.

SoCal to see cool weather the next few days

Temperatures are now starting to dip after a hot, muggy spell.

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Need money to help retrofit your home against earthquakes? Time is running out

Register for California's Earthquake Brace and Bolt program before Oct. 1. Rental properties are eligible this year.

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Talking to a door-to-door solar sales rep? Beware of these red flags.

Door-knocking is common in the solar industry and not well regulated. Being informed can protect you from predatory tactics.

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Fat Bear Week is here early, and the bears are fat and playful

The famous bears of Alaska's Katmai National Park are enjoying an abundance of salmon, and even some playtime, as they pack on pounds to prepare for the winter.

After weeks of warm and muggy weather in SoCal, rain is coming, followed by a cool down

Southern California might see some light rain tonight into Wednesday morning. After that, cooler weather is on the way, but expect the humidity to remain.

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Warm weather and cloudy mornings continue for SoCal

We'll see highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s across the region.

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Wildfire smoke is killing Americans. A new study quantifies how much

More intense future wildfires, fueled by further climate change, could lead to 70,000 deaths from smoke exposure a year, according to a new study.

Newsom taps climate ‘architect’ to lead California air board as Trump fights heat up

At the state’s top air regulator, Lauren Sanchez will replace Liane Randolph, taking the helm as California battles Trump, rising costs and the future of its climate agenda.

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