Emily Guerin
Former Correspondent, LAist Studios
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If the protocol had been in place this summer, the river would've been closed four times due to high levels of the fecal bacteria. -
Southern Californians can save as much as $884 a year in fuel costs by switching to an electric car, according to a new report. But they'd have to charge at off-peak times.
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New data shows greenhouse gas emissions from California's largest polluters fell in 2016, mostly from electricity generation.
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A new state program will monitor air quality in neighborhoods near oil and gas facilities. But critics say it should lead to measurable improvements, not just more data.
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Californians cut way back on water consumption during the drought. But we still trail far behind many East Coast states.
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Researchers conclude relocating bus stops away from intersections can dramatically cut the amount of vehicle emissions riders breathe.
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Among the plans: transitioning more trucks, cranes and cargo-handling equipment to electric and natural gas over the next 13 years.
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Southern California gets a third of its water from the Colorado River. Higher temperatures mean more water is simply evaporating instead of flowing downstream.
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A KPCC investigation revealed that multiple government agencies failed to act after they discovered high E.coli levels in the water.
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Small, low-cost air sensors can reveal how clean the air is at your house, your kid's school or almost anywhere else.
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