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.

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.

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.