Climate & Environment

LA’s gonna be hot this week, but we’ve likely dodged a bigger heat wave

Models show mother nature may show some mercy. Highs will merely reach the 90s in most places, though some areas could top 100.

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Where does your weather forecast come from?

Whether you get your forecast from an app on your phone, a website or a meteorologist on TV, most of the underlying information comes from the federal government.

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A woman carrying a red umbrella while talking on a cellphone walks past mud and debris as atmospheric rivers dumped rain in Studio City, Calif., in 2024.

Should California’s climate budget pay for high speed rail and firefighters? Newsom’s new plan triggers fiery debate

Newsom wants to allocate half of funds from the landmark cap and trade program to high speed rail and firefighting — leaving too little for other climate work, critics say.

Diapers, concrete and acres of construction debris — how illegal dumping in the desert got so bad

LAist investigates illicit dumping at three Antelope Valley sites.

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LAist investigates illicit dumping at three Antelope Valley sites.

A green tractor is seen behind a large berm of what appear to be woodchips. Hills roll in the distance.

LA’s first 'community solar' project of its kind is online. What it means for clean energy

Two small solar installations atop storage warehouses in Pico Rivera are a first for the state. They've been reducing low-income households' electricity bills since February.

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A bed of rooftop solar panels are tilted toward the camera. In the distance are mountains.

If you want to claim the solar tax credit, install now

For anyone who can afford to go solar, "now would be the time" because House Republicans want to end federal tax credits that make it affordable.

A technician in a harness installs solar panels on a Spanish tile roof

SoCal weather to cool down, with chance of drizzle and overcast conditions this weekend

A cooling trend starts Friday with chance of morning drizzle on Saturday.

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Geologically rich but economically poor, Salton Sea communities want a say in their lithium future

The Salton Sea will soon become a major hub for California’s renewable energy economy, prompting the state legislature to take steps to ensure future investments benefit local communities.

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Another warm and sunny day in store for SoCal

We're going to feel temperatures rise up a few degrees Thursday in Southern California before it cools down again.

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Daunted by the idea of rebuilding? LA County's new guide helps you make smart (and firewise) decisions

We break down the most approachable tips and how to leverage available rebates.

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