Water restrictions loom for 6M SoCal residents
Starting June 1, more than 6 million Southern Californians will only be allowed to water their lawns once a week. Some say they understand, but they're not necessarily happy about it.
Starting June 1, more than 6 million Southern Californians will only be allowed to water their lawns once a week. Some say they understand, but they're not necessarily happy about it.
LA City Council votes to phase out single-use plastics at city facilities
The LA City Council unanimously voted to begin the process to phase out single-use plastics at city facilities and city-sponsored events, as well as to take steps toward a potential citywide ban on polystyrene products such as Styrofoam.
The LA City Council unanimously voted to begin the process to phase out single-use plastics at city facilities and city-sponsored events, as well as to take steps toward a potential citywide ban on polystyrene products such as Styrofoam.
6M SoCal residents must limit outdoor watering
The restrictions will affect 6 million people in LA, Ventura and San Bernardino counties, and will take effect on June 1.
The restrictions will affect 6 million people in LA, Ventura and San Bernardino counties, and will take effect on June 1.
Incandescent light bulbs being phased out amid aims to move toward energy-efficient lighting
The Biden administration is scrapping old-fashioned incandescent light bulbs.
The Biden administration is scrapping old-fashioned incandescent light bulbs.
Twitter bans ads that contradict science on climate change
Twitter is banning ads that deny climate change, but there's no indication the change will impact what users can post on the site.
Twitter is banning ads that deny climate change, but there's no indication the change will impact what users can post on the site.
How textile recycling is giving a ripped shirt new life
Clothes and blankets, it turns out, can keep you warm in more than one life.
Clothes and blankets, it turns out, can keep you warm in more than one life.
“The Issue Is”: Earth week with Jerry Brown and Jennifer Granholm
Elex Michaelson is joined by former 4-term California Governor Jerry Brown. Brown, who has made environmentalism and climate change the cause of his life’s work.
Elex Michaelson is joined by former 4-term California Governor Jerry Brown. Brown, who has made environmentalism and climate change the cause of his life’s work.
Magic mushrooms: Scientist says fungi could revolutionize climate change fight
Visit any forest, and you’re bound to see mushrooms growing alongside trees and other plants, but these fungi play an important part in the health of that ecosystem and its ability to fight climate change.
Visit any forest, and you’re bound to see mushrooms growing alongside trees and other plants, but these fungi play an important part in the health of that ecosystem and its ability to fight climate change.
Biden signs Earth Day order to protect old-growth forests from wildfire
Old-growth trees are key buffers against climate change and absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide that contribute to global warming.
Old-growth trees are key buffers against climate change and absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide that contribute to global warming.
Earth Day 2022: How it started and how to celebrate
This year will mark 52 years since the first Earth Day and countries around the world are celebrating.
This year will mark 52 years since the first Earth Day and countries around the world are celebrating.
Earth Day 2022: Teach kids about going green with these toys
Teach kids green concepts and how to be eco-friendly with these suggested toys available online and in-store.
Teach kids green concepts and how to be eco-friendly with these suggested toys available online and in-store.
Time flies: Google Earth Timelapse feature shows your town change over 37 years
“We hope that this perspective of the planet will ground debates, encourage discovery and shift perspectives about some of our most pressing global issues,” Google said.
“We hope that this perspective of the planet will ground debates, encourage discovery and shift perspectives about some of our most pressing global issues,” Google said.
Best Buy will pick up and recycle your old appliances - for a price
For about $200 bucks, Best Buy will collect up to two large items and an unlimited number of smaller items from your home.
For about $200 bucks, Best Buy will collect up to two large items and an unlimited number of smaller items from your home.
Indy 500 balloon release not part of 2022 schedule amid environmental concerns
The tradition of releasing thousands of balloons before the Indianapolis 500 will not happen this year. Officials cited environmental concerns as a factor in the decision.
The tradition of releasing thousands of balloons before the Indianapolis 500 will not happen this year. Officials cited environmental concerns as a factor in the decision.
Starbucks offering free reusable cups. Here’s how to get one
Starbucks said eligible customers will be able to receive a free reusable cup in honor of Earth Day.
Starbucks said eligible customers will be able to receive a free reusable cup in honor of Earth Day.
LA County bans single-use plastics in food service
The ordinance, which will be phased in starting in May 2023, will also prohibit retail stores from selling "expanded polystyrene," or Styrofoam, products such as coolers, packing materials, cups, plates and pool toys, unless they are encased in a "durable material."
The ordinance, which will be phased in starting in May 2023, will also prohibit retail stores from selling "expanded polystyrene," or Styrofoam, products such as coolers, packing materials, cups, plates and pool toys, unless they are encased in a "durable material."
In Depth Preview: Surfridge Estates serving as LA's environmental gem
April is Earth Month. And as Earth Day is April 22, when it comes to protecting the environment, there is a little-known gem right next to Los Angeles' big noisy airport.
April is Earth Month. And as Earth Day is April 22, when it comes to protecting the environment, there is a little-known gem right next to Los Angeles' big noisy airport.
In Depth Preview: Celebrating Earth Day and Earth Month
April is Earth Month. And as Earth Day is April 22, when it comes to protecting the environment, there is a little-known gem right next to Los Angeles' big noisy airport.
April is Earth Month. And as Earth Day is April 22, when it comes to protecting the environment, there is a little-known gem right next to Los Angeles' big noisy airport.
Universal Studios Hollywood introduces electric trams on famed backlot tour
The world-famous Universal Studios Hollywood backlot tour trams are going electric.
The world-famous Universal Studios Hollywood backlot tour trams are going electric.
National Park Week: Free entry for all on April 16
Enter any national park for free this Saturday to kick off the start of National Park Week.
Enter any national park for free this Saturday to kick off the start of National Park Week.