Climate & Environment

EPA touts bipartisan efforts to clean up Tijuana River

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin meets with local and congressional leaders in San Diego to tout the U.S. and Mexico’s progress in cleaning up the polluted Tijuana River.

A river flows through a thicket of trees.

Jackie and Shadow: Hope remains for new life in Big Bear’s famous bald eagle nest

Bald eagles can lay a replacement clutch if the eggs are lost early in the incubation process, as seen in the nest several seasons ago.

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A wide view of two adult bald eagles snuggled up next to each on a tree branch in a mountain range.

After persistent dry and hot weather, two storms are bringing rain to Southern California

Expect light rain this week. But nearly 2 feet of snow could fall in the Sierra Nevada.

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A person is holding a clear umbrella, decorated with colorful polka dots, over their head and face, resting on their shoulders. A packed freeway is out of focus in the background, with white headlights facing the camera.

EVs are already making your air cleaner

A study from USC finds that even small increases in EV adoption lead to measurable drops in neighborhood-level air pollution.

A $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles has seen substantial changes in 2024. It should be easier to get because it's now available as an instant rebate at dealerships, but fewer models qualify.

Water agencies grapple with climate change and the 'silver tsunami' of an aging workforce

One local water agency is leading the charge to build a water workforce pipeline of young people, as early as high school.

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A group of high school students hear from adult water professionals in light blue attire at a water treatment facility outside on a sunny day.

California spends billions based on this pollution tracker. Who benefits from its latest update?

California is updating CalEnviroScreen, a tool that officials use to decide who is prioritized for environmental grants.

A soccer player runs on a turf soccer field with balls and other equipment laid out. Across the field in the background is a large white warehouse and mountains.

Meet the tiny but mighty SoCal amphibian that may soon get endangered species protection

The Western spadefoot needs complex habitats of streams or pools connected to grasslands. Those are disappearing, which is why one group is petitioning for state protections.