Earth sets heat records for 9 straight months as February 2024 goes down as planet’s hottest
February 2024 was the hottest February on record for the world, which makes it the ninth month in a row to be the hottest on record, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service announced Tuesday.
French fries are one of the best meals for protecting biodiversity, study finds
A recent international study ranked the world’s most beloved meal and determined how the creation of those meals hurts or helps the planet.
SoCal man is first in US charged with smuggling greenhouse gasses: prosecutors
Michael Hart of San Diego is accused of smuggling refrigerants into the U.S. from Mexico and posting them for sale online.
LA County Supervisors endorse more plant-based food, fewer animal products
The Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to incorporate more plant-based food and fewer animal products in meals offered at county-run facilities as a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Could Mexico City run out of water soon? Region faces historic shortage
Mexico City is facing “unprecedented" low levels in its main water system that supplies millions of people. Some in the region have already reported their taps running dry.
Hose malfunction causes hazardous spill at Chiquita Canyon landfill
A high-pressure pump system at the Chiquita Canyon landfill in Castaic malfunctioned Friday evening, resulting in a hazardous spill.
Chiquita Canyon: State alleges landfill of dumping toxic waste
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is calling the Chiquita Canyon landfill an imminent danger to the community's health.
California plastic bag waste increased in recent years, despite ban: study
Despite California being the first state in the country to adopt a ban on single-use plastic in 2014, plastic bag waste has increased a considerable amount.
These 3 California beaches named among best in world, new rankings show
Three of the top beaches in the world are in California, according to a new ranking by Lonely Planet.
California bill would ban all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores
California already bans thin plastic shopping bags at grocery stores and other shops, but shoppers at checkout can purchase bags made with a thicker plastic that purportedly makes them reusable and recyclable.
Here are the top 10 deadliest national parks, according to research
The serene landscapes of our national parks feature a plethora of mountainous landscapes, pristine beaches and lush forests, but there are some deadly risks associated with visiting. Outdoor clothing brand KÜHL looked at different criteria and came up with a list of the top 10 deadliest national parks.
Sewage spill prompts beach closures in Long Beach, San Pedro
These beaches remain closed to swimmers and surfers Wednesday due to sewage spills that poured millions of gallons of contaminated material into the ocean.
States with plastic bag bans prevented billions of bags from being used, report says
The report, Plastic Bag Bans Work, noted that bans in just five locations in the U.S. cut single-use plastic bag consumption by about 6 billion bags per year.
Businesses sue California over laws requiring companies report greenhouse gas emissions
Businesses and agricultural groups argue that the policies go too far because they apply to companies headquartered outside of California as long as they do business in the state.
Eating snow 'not worth the risk' of ingesting contaminants, health expert says
One of the reasons why snow should be avoided as a food item involves its role as one of nature’s air filters. Here's why it can be dangerous to eat and some alternatives for kids.
Largest known deep-sea coral reef mapped off Florida coast is larger than Vermont: 'It’s eye-opening'
The largest yet known deep coral reef “has been right under our noses, waiting to be discovered."
Iceland volcano erupts again: See photos, video of lava flowing toward nearby town
The town's residents were previously evacuated from their homes in November following a series of earthquakes that led to cracks and openings in the earth.
John Kerry to step down as Biden admin climate czar: report
U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry is reportedly planning to leave the White House in the coming months and join President Biden's presidential campaign.
North Dakota coal miners unearth ancient mammoth fossil: 'Exciting find'
The well-preserved, rare fossil is believed to be at least 10,000 years old.
Microplastics found in 16 proteins sampled in study, including plant-based alternatives
A new study found microplastics in nearly 90% of proteins sampled, including plant-based meat alternatives.