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Erin Stone
What I cover
I cover the local implications of global climate change and environmental challenges and solutions across Southern California.
My background
I previously covered topics such as mental health, domestic violence and environmental issues for newspapers in Texas, Arizona and Northern California. I turned my focus to climate coverage after reporting on the devastating impacts of rising sea levels on communities in the remote Sundarbans islands in India.
My goals
I want to highlight community-driven efforts to combat local and global pollution and equip readers with information and connections that help them understand, prepare for and take meaningful action in the face of today’s climate and environmental challenges.
Best way to reach me
Feel free to reach out by email at estone@laist.com. Or if you have a tip you’d like to share more privately, you can reach me on Signal. My username is @erins.62.
Stories by Erin Stone
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The decision lowers the investor-owned companies' profits by about 0.3%. It's likely to have a small effect on Southern Californians' energy bills.
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Will California OK lower utility company profits? How a pending vote could affect your electric billCutting utility rates of return is one way the state is trying to address the energy affordability crisis.
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The lawsuit is the latest in ongoing efforts to phase out oil drilling in urban areas.
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A state law extended mortgage forbearance for up to a year, but survivors say there’s far more to do.
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A new park that opened recently in South Gate, complete with avocado and citrus trees and vegetable beds, will open for a community picking on Dec. 9.
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Factory-built housing can be cheaper and faster for those seeking to rebuild after the fires — and you can tour examples at this showcase.
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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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It’s not easy to add green space where it’s most needed. The small city of South Gate is a success story — and a model for the region.
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The utility company denies the allegation, saying it’s too soon to enter into mediation when investigations into the cause of the Eaton Fire are not yet complete.
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Also meet the Long Beach aquarium's new CEO, who says the aquarium is expanding conservation efforts, including with sea turtles and zebra sharks.
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We talked to experts and looked at the fine print to better understand the utility's payout plan for Eaton Fire survivors.
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Average fall temperatures across the U.S. are on the rise, and they’re warming fastest here in the Southwest.
