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The report concludes that the water supply was too slow, not too low, and even a functioning reservoir likely wouldn’t have stopped the Palisades Fire.
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Here’s the science behind the summer solstice, including why its calendar date changes year to year.
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Temperatures will reach the low 100s in the Inland Empire.
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Residents are seeing trucks with Army Corps markings far from any sites where fire debris is allowed to go. Here’s what we figured out.
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California could lose billions in highway dollars for failing to meet federal air standards.
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Sunday is the warmest day of the week, but the heat will stick around.
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Copenhagen is expected to receive 30% more rainfall by the end of the century. The city is responding with a massive long-term adaptation plan.
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After years of complaints, officials aim to close loopholes to address pollution from aggregate recycling facilities, which process concrete, asphalt and similar material for reuse.
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Trump signed three measures revoking California's waivers for rules that clean up cars and trucks. California and 9 other states immediately sued.
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Climate.gov is the main source of timely climate-related information for the public. It will stop publishing new information because the Trump administration laid off everyone who worked on it.
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The Trump administration plans to get rid of all limits on climate-warming pollution from the nation's fossil fuel power plants. Fossil fuel interests hailed the proposal, which likely faces legal challenges from environmental groups.
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Insurance costs are soaring, and coverage is hard to find in some parts of the United States. Communities say insurers are ignoring their efforts to confront the problem.
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Another day of warm weather with temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s across Southern California.
Philanthropic funds helped purchase a burned lot that used to have 14 rental units. Supporters hope the project can be a model for rebuilding equitably for renters.
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Excessive heat advisories have been extended until Monday 8 p.m.
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It’ll be around 10 degrees hotter than normal for much of the Southland.
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Heat advisories end today. But come Saturday, another excessive heat watch for the valleys kicks in.
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It’s one way the state uses cap-and-trade money.
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As another heat wave hits, LADWP hosts last free portable A/C giveaway event of the year.
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City officials are also looking for young people’s art designs that could be displayed on the sides of the new bot.
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Residents affected by the landslide are also now eligible for a $10,000 financial grant to help address damage and lack of utilities.
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Gusty winds and high temps could elevate fire weather conditions.
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The agreement with the EPA is part of a broader cleanup effort to boost L.A.’s local water supply.
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An estimated 1 in 5 schools has no air conditioning and another 10% need repair.
