Climate & Environment

LA’s oceanfront power plant is a test of clean energy ambitions in the Trump era

The Trump Administration pulled $1.2 billion from California’s hydrogen hub. Even without federal funding, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is pressing ahead with clean energy retrofits.

A man walks on a sidewalk in front of large smokestacks.

LA’s oceanfront power plant is a test of clean-energy ambitions in the new Trump era

The federal government pulled $1.2 billion in hydrogen funding for California. Los Angeles is pressing ahead anyway — starting with the Scattergood power plant.

A low angle view of a a facility with metal exhaust pipes coming out of a metal structure.

The Santa Ana winds are back, bringing wildfire threat, heat and dryness

Southern California's infamous northeasterly winds are expected to pick up Monday night and last through Thursday.

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The fronds on palm trees blow sideways in high winds

California euthanizes four gray wolves following dozens of livestock attacks

The action followed months of attempts to reduce the number of livestock attacks, including diversionary feeding, use of drones and 24/7 field presence.

A dark gray wolf sits in a field of dry grass.

Trump administration finalizes plan to open pristine Alaska wildlife refuge to oil and gas drilling

The Trump administration has finalized a plan to open the coastal plain of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling, renewing long-simmering debate over whether to drill in one of the nation's most sensitive wilderness areas.

Should plants be allowed right next to your home? California may soon say no

Debate continues about zone zero, the California rules nearing the finish line that would regulate what can be planted and stored within 5 feet of millions of homes.

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Wildlife officials uncover "extensive evidence" of ivory, rhino trafficking in LA County

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife seized what they say appears to be at least nine rhino horns and thousands of pieces of elephant ivory from an L.A. County business.

Various carved decorative items, including a carved horse figurine, various bowls, and what appears to be a large, intricately carved tusk. The items are sitting in USPS receptacles and on the floor of a parking lot. A law enforcement car is visible in the background.

Inside the aftermath of the largest methane leak in US history

Regulations on gas storage facilities have been tightened since the detection of the 2015 Aliso Canyon leak. But residents remain worried about long term health effects.