State calls for shuttered Exide plant in Vernon to be declared superfund site
State regulators have asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to declare the abandoned Exide battery-recycling plant in Vernon a federal Superfund site, a move that would free up funding for cleanup efforts and expedite the process.
Electric vehicle battery myths v. facts: The debate over ‘green’
As demand for electric vehicles grows, innovation follows and companies are looking at more environmentally friendly options when it comes to the controversial manufacturing of EV batteries.
To avoid blackouts, California may tap fossil fuel plants
Looking to avoid power blackouts, California may turn to the one energy source it’s otherwise desperate to get rid of: fossil fuels.
California sets nation’s toughest plastics reduction rules
Companies selling shampoo, food and other products wrapped in plastic have a decade to cut down on their use of the polluting material if they want their wares on California store shelves.
Supreme Court limits EPA's authority to regulate pollution from power plants
By a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court said the Environmental Protection Agency does not have broad authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants that contribute to global warming.
Stretch your dollar: Make extra money by recycling
Did you know you can make some extra cash by recycling more than just cans and bottles? Things like ink cartridges and old car batteries can be recycled for some extra money. Here are some tips on saving the environment while making a little extra on the side.
Package peddler: UPS testing electric bikes for deliveries to help fight climate change
UPS officials say eQuads are part of a larger plan to achieve the company's goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
Clean water marks for 94% of California beaches
A total of 51 beaches around the state landed on Heal the Bay?s Honor Roll, indicating top-rate water quality grades recorded year-round.
From plastic to plant-based: New rule aims to protect national parks from pollution
The Department of Interior set a goal to eliminate single-use plastic products on public land by 2023.
Biden hosts international climate change meeting amid high gas price pressure
Friday's meeting comes as Biden has been focused on boosting fossil fuel production to reduce high gas prices.
California debates listing western Joshua tree as threatened
California officials are weighing whether to list the iconic western Joshua tree as a threatened species, a designation that would make it harder to remove the trees for housing, solar or other development projects.
'Forever chemicals' linked to high blood pressure risk in middle-aged women, study finds
PFAS, called "forever chemicals" because they last so long in the environment, are used in thousands of everyday household items.
Declaration on Migration, Protection signed as Summit of the Americas ends
Leaders of 20 nations attending the Summit of the Americas Friday signed the "Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection," described as a pact to pursue a "comprehensive" approach to addressing the crisis.
California, Canada create climate action partnership at Summit of the Americas
Gov. Gavin Newsom met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles Thursday to enter into a partnership aimed at advancing climate action.
World Oceans Day
Wednesday, June 8 is World Oceans Day. A special beach cleanup is happening today in Santa Monica as volunteers with Surf Rider Foundation and Hum Nutrition participate.
Don't go to these LA County beaches, authorities warn; here's why
The warnings were issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested.
LA County beach warnings
The warning applies to Mother's Beach and the beaches around Santa Monica Pier.
Experts hope cloud seeding will help with Colorado's drought
Several Western states are dealing with droughts.
California court rules a bumblebee is a fish under environmental law
The Appellate Court ruled a lower court 'erred when it reached a contrary conclusion.'
California, New Zealand announce partnership to fight climate change
The agreement will focus on ways to shift California and New Zealand from gas-powered vehicles to electric ones, among other things.