Megadrought: American West's dry spell worsens to levels not seen in over a millennia
The megadrought bedeviling the American West got even drier last year and is becoming the deepest dry spell in more than 1,200 years.
Koalas listed as endangered species in parts of Australia
Koalas inhabiting the states of New South Wales, Queensland and the Australian Capital Territory will be listed as endangered, according to the Australian Government.
North Carolina beach house collapses into ocean as rising seas eat up shoreline
A five-bedroom beachfront home on Rodanthe, North Carolina, collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean this week amid worsening beach erosion.
12,000 gallons of sewage discharged into Los Angeles River; swimming areas in Long Beach closed
Approximately 12,000 gallons of sewage were discharged into the Los Angeles River on Monday, according to the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services.
Los Angeles, several California cities ranked among nation’s dirtiest
Los Angeles found itself near the top of a list it probably does not want to be on.
LA City Council to vote on phasing out oil, gas drilling
The Los Angeles City Council will consider recommendations Wednesday to ban new oil and gas wells in the city, as well as phasing out existing drilling.
Northern California redwood forest returned to native tribal group
Priscilla Hunter, chairwoman of the Sinkyone Council, said it’s fitting they will be caretakers of the land where her people were removed or forced to flee before the forest was largely stripped for timber.
In Depth: The benefits of composting
Rachel Machi Wagoner, Director for CalRecycle joined FOX11's In Depth to talk about the importance of compost.
Los Angeles weighs phasing out oil and gas drilling
The Los Angeles City Council is expected to vote as soon as next week on a measure that would ban new oil and gas wells and phase out existing wells over a five-year period.
Waste in Sri Lanka landfill killing elephants, conservationists warn
Around 20 elephants have died over the last eight years after consuming plastic trash in the dump in Pallakkadu village in Ampara district.
Earth hits 6th hottest year on record in 2021, temperature reports say
Scientist say the hot year is part of a long-term warming trend that could accelerate.
Water rates going up for some in LA in 2022
The increase was approved back in September, but LADWP officials say the wet weather last week hasn't changed how serious drought conditions in the city are.
California adopts water restrictions as drought prevails
The action comes as Californians have failed to meet Gov. Gavin Newsom’s call for a voluntary 15% reduction in water use compared to last year. Between July and November, the state’s water usage went down just 6%.
Raw sewage spill: Some beaches reopen in Los Angeles and Orange counties after days-long closure
Several beaches in Los Angeles and Orange counties will remain closed to water activities due to a raw sewage spill in the Dominguez Channel estimated at up to 8.5 million gallons.
Christmas tree pickup, recycling tips for after the holidays
The National Christmas Tree Association is offering tips on how to get rid of your real Christmas tree without burning it or throwing it in the trash.
Despite snow, California still in drought
California’s mountain snow holds 160% of the water it normally does this time of year, state water officials announced Thursday, marking a strong start to the drought-stricken state’s traditionally wet winter season.
OC oil spill: US Coast Guard says clean up is complete, shoreline back to normal
The U.S. Coast Guard Tuesday announced that Southern California shoreline segments affected by an oil spill have been returned to their original condition.
Officials say pipeline the source of oil sheen off Bolsa Chica State Beach
DCOR LLC, an oil and gas producer based in Oxnard, has been identified as the source of an oil sheen spotted off Bolsa Chica State Beach that appeared to be heading north toward the Long Beach area.
Surveillance footage shows driver back into Pasadena gas pump spilling 1,300 gallons
Several hundred gallons of gasoline spilled into the Alhambra Wash Sunday evening after a car crashed into a gas pump at the Pasadena 76.
Biden raises standards on vehicle mileage to fight climate change
In a major step to fight climate change, the Biden administration is raising vehicle mileage standards to significantly reduce emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases.