Low levels of hydrogen sulfide found in air near Dominguez Channel in Carson

Air monitoring has revealed "very low levels of hydrogen sulfide" from a foul odor that has been reported for days near the Dominguez Channel in the Carson area

Pope Francis urges lawmakers to fight climate change

The pope addressed parliamentarians who were in Rome for a preparatory meeting before the U.N's annual climate conference, which begins in Glasgow, Scotland, on Oct. 31.

Rescuing wildlife from the California oil spill
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Wildlife technicians are working detailed rescue efforts of animals impacted by the Huntington Beach oil spill.

California oil spill: Mystery lingers around cause of pipeline leak

Key questions remain: Could the line have been hit days before the leak started? What ship is responsible? And if a ship anchor is not the culprit, what else could it be?

OC oil spill: Ship anchored near pipeline made unusual movements

A massive cargo ship made a series of unusual movements while anchored in the closest spot to a Southern California oil pipeline that ruptured and sent crude washing up on beaches, according to data collected by a marine navigation service. 

Investigators board massive cargo ship docked in Oakland amid ongoing probe of ruptured pipeline

A U.S. official said that the Rotterdam Express has become a focus of the spill investigation. The official cautioned the ship is only one lead being pursued in the investigation, which is in the early stages.

Huntington Beach oil spill: Beaches closed as crews attempt to clean up shoreline

More Orange County beaches are partially reopening as workers continue scooping up oil from the sand and water after a massive oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach.

OC oil spill remains under investigation
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Authorities are continuing their search for answers on what caused the massive Huntington Beach oil spill.

PHOTOS: Massive oil spill off California coast shows impact on wildlife, beachside communities

Photos show patches of oil coating the sand, signs warning people to stay off the beach and cleanup contractors in white outfits using skimmers and barriers to try to contain and clean the spill.

Birds, wetland wildlife bearing the brunt of California oil spill

Oiled seabirds are often among the earliest victims of a spill because gobs of crude washing up onto the sand and wetlands can clump their feathers together, leaving them chilled by the cold ocean water.

California Oil Spill: Newsom issues State of Emergency to provide federal assistance in response

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday declared a state of emergency in Orange County, directing state agencies "to undertake immediate and aggressive action to clean up and mitigate the effects" of the spill.

Class-action lawsuit filed in Huntington Beach oil spill

The first federal lawsuit linked to the 126,000 gallons of oil that spilled into the ocean off Huntington Beach is a proposed class-action suit that includes claims to recover damages for individuals and businesses damaged by the massive leak. The man who brought forward the lawsuit also alleges he has been, or will be, exposed to toxic oil contaminants.

Infants ingest 15 times more microplastics than adults, new study finds

Researchers suggest the reason for the higher number found in infants is because they’re far more exposed to microplastics through items such as their teething toys, sippy cups and carpeting.

Company suspected in Huntington Beach oil spill had dozens of violations

Beta Operating Co. suspected in one of California’s largest oil spills has been cited 72 times for safety and environmental violations that were severe enough that drilling had to be curtailed or stopped to fix the problem, regulatory records show.