Climate in 2022: Extreme heat, drought, floods fueled by warming planet
By October, the U.S. had experienced 15 major weather disasters with losses exceeding $1 billion in damage each, according to NOAA.
No-burn order extended through Tuesday in much of SoCal
Indoor and outdoor wood burning is banned in most of LA, Riverside and San Bernardino counties and all of Orange County through Tuesday, Dec. 27.
Christmas tree pickup, recycling tips for after the holidays
Recycling options vary among communities but here are some general tips on how to get rid of your real tree.
Is Christmas wrapping paper recyclable? Tips for leftover holiday packaging
With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, some may be left wondering how to dispose of all the remnants.
Polar bears near 'Polar Bear Capital' dying at alarming rate, new survey found
Females and bear cubs are having an especially hard time surviving, the study found.
3M to stop making hazardous ‘forever chemicals’ starting in 2025
PFAS or “forever chemicals” are found in household products like shampoo, dental floss, and cosmetics. The chemicals have been linked to health issues including some cancers and low birth weight.
California approves roadmap for carbon neutrality by 2045
The approved plan looks to focus on limiting fossil fuel demand in the state by nearly 90% over the next 20+ years, among other things. Critics say it doesnt't go far enough to combat climate change.
No-burn alert issued across SoCal for Sunday
All indoor and outdoor wood burning will be banned throughout Orange County and parts of LA, San Bernardino and Riverside counties Sunday because of projected high air pollution that day.
California lowers incentives for rooftop solar panels
California has long led the nation in adoption of home solar panels, and today more than 1.5 million California houses have them on the roof.
Drought emergency declared for Southern California
The Metropolitan Water District declared a regional drought emergency for the Southern California region as the agency prepares for a fourth consecutive dry year.
6.0-magnitude earthquake shakes southern Mexico
A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake shook southern Mexico Sunday morning.
Doctors remove lung from dog that nearly died after inhaling fungus found in soil
An Illinois family nearly lost their 3-year-old black lab after he likely inhaled a fungus living in soil around his home.
Massive oil spill in Kansas biggest in Keystone history, federal data finds
A Canada-based energy company says 14,000 barrels of oil spilled into a creek in a rural area more than 100 miles northwest of Kansas City.
Oldest DNA reveals what life was like in Greenland 2 million years ago
Scientists have discovered the oldest known DNA and used it to reveal what life was like 2 million years ago in the northern tip of Greenland.
Perris Dam's seismic retrofit project is "killing us" say local businesses
A retrofitting project at Lake Perris Fairgrounds was supposed to end in 2018, and an end may still be years away. Local businesses say the State isn't listening to their complaints.
LA City Council approves ban on Styrofoam products
The Los Angeles City Council voted to ban the sale or distribution of Styrofoam products Tuesday.
When will the Mauna Loa volcano stop erupting?
Mauna Loa's last volcanic eruption in Hawaii lasted three weeks in 1984, but some volcanoes erupt for months or years.
LA City Council approves phase-out of oil drilling, ban on new wells
The council voted 12-0 for an ordinance that will ban oil drilling in the city, phasing out new oil and gas extraction.
Only 5%-6% of world’s plastic is recycled and production is only increasing, report says
The vast majority of consumer plastic products “simply cannot be recycled,” advocates say. Meanwhile, plastic production is expected to triple by 2050.
Archipelago of 100-plus ‘pristine’ Indonesian islands going up for auction
The Widi Reserve near Bali in far east Indonesia — one of the most environmentally sensitive places on Earth — will be open for bidding soon.