Climate & Environment

Wildfire smoke is a national crisis, and it’s worse than you think

Greenhouse gas and particulate emissions from fires around the world may be 70% higher than once believed.

People wearing masks crossing a crosswalk at an intersection where the orange sky, filled with smoke, tints everything else orange.

King tides to wash across Southern California. Here’s when the highest tides could arrive

Exceptionally high tides known as “king tides” could bring possible flooding to low-lying coastal areas through Sunday.

A lifeguard tower is silhouetted in an overcast backdrop with waves lapping below it.

New California fee targets batteries in PlayStations, power tools and singing cards

Batteries are exploding in recycling facilities. California's new fee is meant to stop it — but will it work?

A person looks at an iPhone on display on a wooden table in a story. There are other people on the other side of the table looking at other products.

Mark the first LA wildfires anniversary with concerts, vigils and volunteering

One year after the devastating 2025 wildfires in Los Angeles, multiple events and volunteer opportunities remember the losses and honor the ongoing recovery.

A white sign with red text reads "We [love] u beautiful Altadena" is affixed to a tree on a sidewalk. A two story home can be seen in the background with yellow caution tape hanging down from the roof towards the left.

Body recovered from Santa Ana River during New Year’s Day storms

An unidentified body was recovered from the bed of the Santa Ana River just before noon on Jan. 1, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.

An overhead shot of a river with a freeway overpass.

Meet five new species discovered in 2025

A bumpy snailfish, Andean mouse opossum and ancient sea cow were just some of the many species described in 2025.

Mt. Baldy trail closures extended after 3 hikers found dead. Authorities warn of 'extreme' hazards

San Bernardino County has closed all hiking trails around Mount Baldy. Hikers who violate the closure could be fined or face jail time.

A vast snowy mountain with lots of pine trees covered in icicles.

Ready to toss your Christmas Tree? Here’s how to recycle it in LA and OC

How to dispose of it varies based on where you are and what kind of tree you have.

Two green Christmas trees are in frame, one in focus and one in the background. They both have white lights on them.

After this weekend's storm, LA could have more rain in the last few months than an entire year

The National Weather Service says rain is likely this weekend; next week TBD.

The rainy scene at the Rose Parade on Thursday: Onlookers are huddled beneath umbrellas and most are wearing rain slickers and rain ponchos as they enjoy the floats driving by at the parade.

You shared what made Altadena and Pacific Palisades special. LAist drew it

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.

A white and black illustration of a small business plaza with a parking lot. There is signage for "POV Pizza," "June Bug Tattoo," "PDA," and "Town & Country Spirits Liquor."

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