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A large underwater wave moved up the West Coast, raising sea levels. Scientists say it's driven by El Niño and it's going to happen again.
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Person with ‘history of sleeping on the job’ held critical role during Eaton Fire, complaint allegesAn L.A. County employee makes the allegation in a whistleblower complaint and in interviews about the response to the deadly fire. County officials dispute the allegations.Listen 29:16 -
Ready to give up backyard composting because it's too difficult? It may surprise you to learn that prolific (and kind-of-cute) black soldier fly larvae could be the answer.Listen 3:58 -
Hear from fire survivors, read stories of resilience and and get helpful resources to mark the anniversary of the January 2025 L.A. fires.
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L.A. residents from both communities shared their memories from before the Eaton and Palisades fires. LAist created hand-drawn illustrations to bring those memories to life.
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The National Weather Service says rain is likely this weekend; next week TBD.
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In 2025, climate goals faced federal opposition as Trump blocked clean-car mandates. Refineries closed, water conflicts intensified and legislators passed compromises.
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This is expected to be the first time in 20 years that the annual Pasadena parade has been hit with rain.Listen 0:31
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A new law orders regulators to study the cost impacts of fast-growing, energy-hungry AI data centers.
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In ways subtle and extreme, the warming climate is hitting those with the least the hardest.
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In 2025, the list of metals became a top priority under Trump. But what even are they?
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The U.S. is forecast to add a lot less power from renewables than analysts previously expected.Listen 2:36
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Household waste increases by 25% between Thanksgiving and New Years. Rules vary by municipality on what you can recycle and what needs to go into the trash.Listen 2:11
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The Western Monarch Count is underway, a community science project that aims to understand population changes for the orange butterflies.
