These states rank as the most energy-efficient in 2026, data shows
WalletHub’s study found that states with efficient homes, vehicles, and transportation systems produce the lowest energy waste and costs.
WalletHub’s study found that states with efficient homes, vehicles, and transportation systems produce the lowest energy waste and costs.
PCH lane closed near Laguna Beach as coastal erosion worsens
A lane of Pacific Coast Highway near Crystal Cove was closed after a large crack developed along the cliffside.
A lane of Pacific Coast Highway near Crystal Cove was closed after a large crack developed along the cliffside.
Decapitate, gut, or throw away: Missouri’s new warning for an invasive species
Cut off their heads, remove their internal organs, or put them in a plastic bag and throw them out. Those are the three suggestions Missouri wildlife officials have for anglers who catch northern snakehead fish from one of the state’s rivers or streams, and there’s a reason why they are being so specific.
Cut off their heads, remove their internal organs, or put them in a plastic bag and throw them out. Those are the three suggestions Missouri wildlife officials have for anglers who catch northern snakehead fish from one of the state’s rivers or streams, and there’s a reason why they are being so specific.
These are America’s greenest cities: Here’s what sets them apart
A new WalletHub study ranks the greenest cities in the U.S. based on 28 measures, including greenhouse gas emissions, air and water quality, renewable energy, transportation, green spaces and environmental policies.
A new WalletHub study ranks the greenest cities in the U.S. based on 28 measures, including greenhouse gas emissions, air and water quality, renewable energy, transportation, green spaces and environmental policies.
What is a Kelvin wave? How underwater phenomena impacts sea levels during El Niño
Kelvin waves are massive underwater waves that occur during a strong El Niño event and could increase flood risks for low-lying shorelines.
Kelvin waves are massive underwater waves that occur during a strong El Niño event and could increase flood risks for low-lying shorelines.
Trump declares end to ‘EV mandate’ with new fuel economy standards
President Donald Trump has signed off on new fuel economy standards that he claims will end a Biden-era push for carmakers to build more electric vehicles.
President Donald Trump has signed off on new fuel economy standards that he claims will end a Biden-era push for carmakers to build more electric vehicles.
US investing nearly $2B in power grid as electricity demand surges
The Department of Energy announced almost a $2 billion investment aimed at expanding capacity and boosting efficiency across the nation’s aging and strained electrical grid.
The Department of Energy announced almost a $2 billion investment aimed at expanding capacity and boosting efficiency across the nation’s aging and strained electrical grid.
La Verne battery fire update: Evacuations remain, schools closed
Evacuation orders remain in effect for residents in over 500 La Verne homes as firefighters work to cool two overheating lithium battery storage units at the Metropolitan Water District's F.E. Weymouth Water Treatment Plant.
Evacuation orders remain in effect for residents in over 500 La Verne homes as firefighters work to cool two overheating lithium battery storage units at the Metropolitan Water District's F.E. Weymouth Water Treatment Plant.
Fall allergy season has gotten longer since 1970: Here's where it's worst
Ragweed allergy season is getting longer thanks to human-induced climate change, a new report says. That's bad news for some 50 million Americans who suffer from fall allergies.
Ragweed allergy season is getting longer thanks to human-induced climate change, a new report says. That's bad news for some 50 million Americans who suffer from fall allergies.
August cracks record for hottest month ever recorded
August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern.
August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern.
EPA proposal would make it harder for public to comment on data center plans
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers.
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers.
160 killed in China-Nepal flash floods; hundreds missing, including 47 Americans
Scores of people were killed Wednesday when flash floods swept through communities along the China-Nepal border. Rescue teams are still trying to locate hundreds more who are still missing in the Himalayan region, including nearly 50 Americans.
Scores of people were killed Wednesday when flash floods swept through communities along the China-Nepal border. Rescue teams are still trying to locate hundreds more who are still missing in the Himalayan region, including nearly 50 Americans.
Historic Revolutionary War ‘witness tree’ at center of preservation effort
Conservationists are implementing preservation measures to extend the life of a rare "witness tree" that dates back to the Revolutionary War.
Conservationists are implementing preservation measures to extend the life of a rare "witness tree" that dates back to the Revolutionary War.
What to know about ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria in the Gulf
Health officials warn of a potentially deadly bacteria lurking in warm coastal waters. Here’s the symptoms and who’s most at risk.
Health officials warn of a potentially deadly bacteria lurking in warm coastal waters. Here’s the symptoms and who’s most at risk.
Trump administration moves to end 2001 roadless rule on national forests
The Trump administration is seeking to repeal protections for millions of acres of national forest, citing wildfire management and forest health as environmental groups warn of potential ecological harm.
The Trump administration is seeking to repeal protections for millions of acres of national forest, citing wildfire management and forest health as environmental groups warn of potential ecological harm.
Warming waters: El Niño brings stingrays, humpback whales, and hammerhead sharks to Southern California
Warmer Pacific Ocean waters driven by El Niño are bringing stingrays, humpback whales, and rare hammerhead sharks to Southern California beaches amid global heat records.
Warmer Pacific Ocean waters driven by El Niño are bringing stingrays, humpback whales, and rare hammerhead sharks to Southern California beaches amid global heat records.
Boyle Heights residents angry as Lineage warehouse cleanup deadline approaches
Multibillion-dollar company Lineage confirmed it will fail to meet Friday's 45-day city deadline to clear rotting food waste from its fire-damaged warehouse in Boyle Heights.
Multibillion-dollar company Lineage confirmed it will fail to meet Friday's 45-day city deadline to clear rotting food waste from its fire-damaged warehouse in Boyle Heights.
Sugar-based plastics could offer solution to microplastic pollution
Researchers are investigating new ways to produce plant-based plastics from sugar, aiming to offer a sustainable alternative that could help reduce global microplastic pollution.
Researchers are investigating new ways to produce plant-based plastics from sugar, aiming to offer a sustainable alternative that could help reduce global microplastic pollution.
Trump administration looking to expand offshore drilling in California
A new federal review could pave the way for offshore drilling along the California coast.
A new federal review could pave the way for offshore drilling along the California coast.
NOAA says July was warmest month in US history, surpassing 1936 Dust Bowl heat
July was the hottest month on record, according to the NOAA.
July was the hottest month on record, according to the NOAA.