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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.
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The LADWP says it will implement Karen Bass' request to suspend LADWP shutoffs for nonpayment through the end of the year.
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The whistleblower complaint alleged a county employee was asleep on the job during the fire and that the county fraudulently sought FEMA reimbursements.
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The newly-launched program from L.A.-based Clean Power Alliance will analyze customer behavior over two years.
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State budget cuts eliminated a program that assisted communities that deal with lots of black bear activity. But a shortage of funds doesn't mean there's a shortage of bears.
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The small group has been pulling out black mustard and castor bean in Temescal Canyon Gateway Park several times a week.
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Proposition 45 supporters say it would speed up housing, infrastructure, clean energy and other projects by limiting CEQA review. Opponents say it goes too far.
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It's the second of two independent reports commissioned by the Newsom administration after the fires destroyed thousands of structures and claimed 31 lives.
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Scientists, fire crews and volunteers are working to prevent more damage ahead of the El Niño-driven rains expected this winter.
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Experts say composted organic mulch can help prevent erosion.
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The free event will highlight oyster restoration along the coast.
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Eaton and Palisades fire survivors have waited longer than any other disaster survivors for long-term federal help.
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People experiencing homelessness have largely been invisible in public health data, until recently.
