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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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Draft regulations just proposed would allow more southern California cities to invest in recycling water in the face of drought.
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Chemicals that are in everything, from household cleaners to firefighting foam, are also in drinking water, but more research is needed on the health impacts.
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Some companies are well on their way to transitioning their fleets to all-electric.
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The deal aims to avoid legal roadblocks and smooth the transition to electric medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
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$10.5 million will go towards strengthening Santa Anita Debris Dam, which protects communities such as Arcadia, Monrovia and Duarte from flooding and mudflows.
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The L.A. Department of Water and Power's Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to end the practice of shutting off power when people can't pay their bills during extreme heat.
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Getting Food Out Of Landfills Is A Big Climate Solution. So Far California Is Lagging On Its EffortsA new report finds the state missed its 2020 goal and is likely to miss its 2025 goal as well.
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L.A. requires all new buildings to be all-electric, but retrofitting existing buildings is the bigger challenge — and has implications for renters.
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The state is doling out millions to support local water supply projects.
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California has been a leader in generating solar power on rooftops, but the state hasn't seen the same success with subscription-style "community solar" projects.
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Warehouse workers who work in hot indoor environments say the climate crisis is moving faster than much-needed indoor heat regulation.
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The state extended a drought regulation banning using drinkable water to irrigate grass at commercial, industrial and institutional properties.
