Most plastic recycling ends up in the trash, Greenpeace report finds
"Unlike with paper or metals, there are two insurmountable barriers that prevent plastic recycling from ever working at scale: toxicity and economics," Greenpeace report says.
"Unlike with paper or metals, there are two insurmountable barriers that prevent plastic recycling from ever working at scale: toxicity and economics," Greenpeace report says.
Beach at Ballona Creek closed due to sewage spill
Testing cannot be done on the water until Monday. The beach will be closed until two consecutive samples show the water is safe.
Testing cannot be done on the water until Monday. The beach will be closed until two consecutive samples show the water is safe.
How Trash Interceptor 007 aims to clean up the ocean
Interceptor 007 is expected to collect 30 to 50 tons of trash per year.
Interceptor 007 is expected to collect 30 to 50 tons of trash per year.
Trash Interceptor 007 aims to clean up the ocean
LA County unveiled the super-trash collecting machine Saturday near Playa del Rey.
LA County unveiled the super-trash collecting machine Saturday near Playa del Rey.
Watch: Rescuers free entangled humpback whale in Canada
The mammal became caught last Friday in the ropes of a large buoy from part of prawn gear off the coast of Texada Island in western Canada.
The mammal became caught last Friday in the ropes of a large buoy from part of prawn gear off the coast of Texada Island in western Canada.
A green Halloween: How to make your spooky holiday more eco-friendly
From Halloween costume exchanges to pumpkin smashes, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the spooky holiday while also reducing waste.
From Halloween costume exchanges to pumpkin smashes, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the spooky holiday while also reducing waste.
Gas stoves in California leaking cancer-causing benzene, study finds
Homes in almost every region in the study — Greater Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Fresno — had benzene levels that far exceed the limit determined to be safe.
Homes in almost every region in the study — Greater Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento and Fresno — had benzene levels that far exceed the limit determined to be safe.
Huntington Beach oil spill: Pipeline owner agrees to pay $50 million
Of the $50 million Amplify Energy will pay to settle the lawsuit, $34 million will go to a class of fishers, $9 million will go to property owners and about $7 million goes to the tourism industry such as whale watching companies.
Of the $50 million Amplify Energy will pay to settle the lawsuit, $34 million will go to a class of fishers, $9 million will go to property owners and about $7 million goes to the tourism industry such as whale watching companies.
Deep-sea explorers unearth giant shark tooth likely millions of years old
The possible megalodon tooth was found during a three-week expedition on a remote Pacific island.
The possible megalodon tooth was found during a three-week expedition on a remote Pacific island.
New trend has teens dumping out milk in grocery stores
Videos that have popped up on social media show teens pouring milk onto the floor, over sales counters and elsewhere in the store.
Videos that have popped up on social media show teens pouring milk onto the floor, over sales counters and elsewhere in the store.
Hawaii's Mauna Loa, largest active volcano on planet, in 'state of heightened unrest'
Scientists at the observatory were monitoring Mauna Loa closely for changes.
Scientists at the observatory were monitoring Mauna Loa closely for changes.
Alaska cancels snow crab season for first time in state history
Last year’s snow crab harvest was the smallest in over 40 years.
Last year’s snow crab harvest was the smallest in over 40 years.
Watch: Climate protesters throw tomato soup on Van Gogh's famous 'Sunflowers' painting
Activists dumped two cans of Heinz tomato soup over the oil painting, one of the Dutch artist’s most iconic works.
Activists dumped two cans of Heinz tomato soup over the oil painting, one of the Dutch artist’s most iconic works.
Tomato, onion, garlic prices expected to increase amid ongoing California drought
About 94% of California fell under the severe, extreme, or exceptional drought categories as of last week. The state grows over a third of the nation's vegetables and 75% of its fruits and nuts.
About 94% of California fell under the severe, extreme, or exceptional drought categories as of last week. The state grows over a third of the nation's vegetables and 75% of its fruits and nuts.
New Zealand proposes taxing cow burps, pee to tackle climate change
New Zealand’s government is proposing a tax on the greenhouse gasses that farm animals make from burping and peeing as part of a plan to tackle climate change.
New Zealand’s government is proposing a tax on the greenhouse gasses that farm animals make from burping and peeing as part of a plan to tackle climate change.
Wildlife agencies finding elevated 'forever chemicals' in deer, fish
The discovery is prompting health advisories in parts of the country where hunting and fishing are ways of life and key pieces of the economy.
The discovery is prompting health advisories in parts of the country where hunting and fishing are ways of life and key pieces of the economy.
Metro rides are free Wednesday for California Clean Air Day
Rides on all Metro trains and buses will be free Wednesday.
Rides on all Metro trains and buses will be free Wednesday.
FOX 11 documentary "hell // no water" premieres Tuesday at 7pm
California's drought and water crisis are the next subjects of the next FOX 11 documentary. Watch "hell // no water" premiering Sept. 26 at 7 p.m..
California's drought and water crisis are the next subjects of the next FOX 11 documentary. Watch "hell // no water" premiering Sept. 26 at 7 p.m..
There are more ants on Earth than the combined total of birds, mammals, study finds
There are an estimated 20 quadrillion ants on the planet. That’s more than the number of birds and mammals on Earth combined.
There are an estimated 20 quadrillion ants on the planet. That’s more than the number of birds and mammals on Earth combined.
Launch of futuristic, floating luxury homes goes sideways
Developers had planned to begin offering the floating, eco-friendly homes for sale next year.
Developers had planned to begin offering the floating, eco-friendly homes for sale next year.