Climate & Environment

What the El Segundo Chevron refinery explosion means for air quality and gas prices

There’s still a lot to be determined as the refinery, which supplies about one-fifth of Southern California's vehicle fuels, works to restore production and as data is collected.

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Hours before the Eaton Fire, distribution lines failed and fire started in Altadena

Transmission lines have been linked to the start of the Eaton fire in January. But another kind of line — distribution lines that power homes — were also wreaking havoc before that fire sparked.

Use your phone for good: Take photos for LA Nature Quest

Help scientists understand more about our local biodiversity.

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Get ready for weather whiplash in Southern California this fall and winter

Scientists say La Niña is likely, but that doesn’t necessarily mean a dry winter in Southern California.

LA County leaders, frustrated with report on January fire response, vote to take action

The county Board of Supervisors voted to implement recommendations in an after-action report, as well as study how to restructure a key department.

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Cool weather brings hazardous conditions for SoCal beaches

Cooling continues, but SoCal beaches will see strong rip currents and high surf.

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Some LADWP customers can get free solar panels and battery storage. Here's how

The goal of the L.A. Department of Water and Power program is to help low-income households save on their bills while boosting the power grid.

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Around 400 feet of coastal bluff in Rancho Palos Verdes plummets toward the ocean

The landslide is not connected to the greater Portuguese Bend landslide, city officials said.

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LA nonprofit repairs depleted park lands, one ‘test plot' at a time

The nonprofit Test Plot harnesses community and volunteer power to test out how best to preserve and replenish degraded lands.

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Cool and drizzly weather to stick around for a few days

Spotty drizzle and cooler temperatures are expected into early next week.

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Fire season is here. Make sure you’re signed up for these alerts

You need to know when to evacuate, but a recurring problem during emergencies is that the authorities can't reach all the people they need to. So sign up today.

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Your October electric bill may be lower than usual. Here’s why

Millions of customers will get the California Climate Credit — if they get service through certain utility providers.

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