West LA oil leak: Substance seeps from ground under Rancho Park overpass
Clean-up crews from several city agencies continue to work on the approximately 1,000 gallons of oil that seeped into the ground beneath a freeway overpass in West LA's Rancho Park neighborhood.
Where does your state rank on the ‘2023 Greenest States’ list?
The list compared the 50 states across three dimensions: environmental quality, eco-friendly behaviors and climate change contributions.
Schwarzenegger visits San Pedro solar panel farm, addresses pothole video
The former Governor addressed the viral video of him filling in a pothole while visiting a new solar panel installation in San Pedro.
Interesting facts about Earth Day: Who created the holiday?
The founder of Earth Day was Senator Gaylord Nelson, who was inspired to create the global observance after one of the worst ecological disasters in U.S. history.
Long Beach coastal beaches, streets in Downey closed amid 250,000-gallon sewage spill
Long Beach City Health Officer Dr. Anissa Davis ordered all open coastal swimming areas in Long Beach temporarily closed for water contact due to a 250,000-gallon sewage spill.
California drought conditions continue to improve
According to the latest map, an estimated 743,142 people live in drought areas.
Los Angeles is most ozone-polluted US region (again), report shows
Los Angeles gets an "F" for air quality yet again, according to the American Lung Association's new "State of the Air" report.
North American bats 'at risk of severe population decline' from climate change, disease: report
Scientists say many North American bats are in trouble.
Jane Goodall discusses power of youth movement, importance of empowering underserved
Dr. Jane Goodall spoke in South LA to hundreds of elementary school kids.
In Colorado River talks, still no agreement about water cuts
On one side is California and some tribes along the river that want to protect their high-priority rights to the river’s water, which they use for drinking and farming. On the other side are the other six states — Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico — who say it’s time to come up with an approach that more fairly shares the river.
California's rainy winter hit beekeepers, but could mean boom for honey
California's rainy winter delayed bees from emerging from their hives to pollinate crops like California almonds, the rains could lead to a boom of wildflowers, which means more honey.
Advisory issued after algae bloom detected at Lake Perris
Algal bloom becomes harmful when it produces toxins.
Russia's Shiveluch volcano erupts, spewing dust and ash into the sky
The eruption early Tuesday of Shiveluch, one of Kamchatka’s most active volcanoes, spewed clouds of dust 20 kilometers (65,600 feet) into the sky.
'By the Wind Sailors' wash ashore California beaches
'Brilliant blue creatures' are invading beaches across California. Here's what you need to know about Velella velella, also known as By-the-Wind Sailors.
Deadliest volcano in Western Hemisphere shows signs of increased activity
An eruption in 1985 caused the deaths of more than 25,000 people.
Scientists find ‘mountains,’ variable structures near Earth’s core
Samantha Hansen, a lead researcher, said the team was surprised by how “abundant” the structures were, finding evidence all over the southern hemisphere.
Rare disease found in Colorado fish urges warning as ‘Sandy Flesh’ spreads West
It's the first time myofibrogranuloma, also known as Sandy Flesh disease, has been found in the state, Colorado Parks and Wildlife said.
Dramatic photos show how storms filled California reservoirs
Water levels fell so low in key reservoirs during the depth of California’s drought that boat docks sat on dry, cracked land and cars drove into the center of what should have been Folsom Lake.
Here's what really happens to your used clothing donations
Overall, only about 15% of used clothes and other textile waste is recycled in the U.S., according to EPA data. Here’s how to make sure your old clothes have the best impact.