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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 federal government and state agencies haven't taken charge of comprehensive soil testing, as they did with past fires in California. Here's what people can do now.
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Two small solar installations atop storage warehouses in Pico Rivera are a first for the state. They've been reducing low-income households' electricity bills since February.
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L.A. County’s 2023 ordinance had been tied up in litigation. Now officials plan to have another phaseout law in place next year.
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The most concerning levels are in Altadena, according to the company L.A. County hired to conduct the testing.
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BadAsh Bakes Bakery and Cafe is a big hit online. Patrons are saying the cookies, pastries and banana pudding are living up to the hype.
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A new UC Berkeley report finds that rebuilding all-electric could save homeowners time and money.
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Supervisors pass a motion to address the worsening crisis of toxic ocean algae blooms.
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Cases of the liver infection have more than tripled since 2023. The reason is not entirely clear.
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The county and its largest union are in the midst of contract negotiations. The strike is expected to disrupt some services through Wednesday evening.
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The challenges Woolsey Fire survivors have faced offer a warning for victims of the Palisades and Eaton fires.
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L.A.’s proposed budget cuts include eliminating the Climate Emergency Mobilization Office and staff tasked with monitoring pollution from oil wells.
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We take a closer look at Southern California Edison’s plans to go underground with power lines in Altadena and Malibu.
