New climate change surcharge may appear on your next restaurant bill

A unique, brand-new partnership between the state and a non-profit organization aims to help farmers cut back on greenhouse gasses. 

Trump administration aims major rollback of landmark U.S. environmental law

The Trump administration on Thursday proposed greatly narrowing the use of one of the country"s landmark environmental laws, calling for changes that could allow projects ranging from oil pipelines to mines to move forward with far less federal review of their impact on the environment.

California coastal waters are acidifying twice as fast as global average

The rate of ocean acidification has increased as humans continue to release rampant levels of carbon dioxide through the burning of fossil fuels like oil, coal, and natural gas.

Mayor Garcetti says city will receive more than $3.5 million for L.A. River projects

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced the city will receive more than $3.5 million to create multi-use pathways and make improvements to the ecosystem along the Los Angeles River.

Spider and insect populations are declining at ‘frightening’ rates, scientists say

Insect and spider populations are falling dramatically across the globe, spurring concern throughout the scientific community, and a new study suggests that the decline may be happening more quickly and extensively than previously suspected.

‘Untold suffering’: 11,000 scientists issue stark warning about effects of climate change

More than 11,000 scientists from around the world have issued a warning about climate change, declaring "clearly and unequivocally that planet Earth is facing a climate emergency," in a new report published in BioScience.

LADOT offering free rides on California Clean Air Day

The Los Angeles Department of Transportation is celebrating California Clean Air Day by providing free rides on all of its public transportation services Wednesday.

Second phase of 'Straws on Request' goes into effect Tuesday

Los Angeles City Councilman Mitch O'Farrell and the city's Bureau of Sanitation will remind all restaurant managers that starting Tuesday they will be required to withhold plastic straws unless a customer requests them.

‘How dare you’: Greta Thunberg lambastes UN world leaders, demands bold action on climate change

Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist, delivered a powerful speech to the United Nations General Assembly Monday, warning world leaders to take climate change seriously or the population will suffer.

‘Pervasive losses’: 3 billion birds have vanished from the North American landscape since 1970

More than one-in-four birds has vanished from the North American landscape in the last 50 years, according to new research published in the journal Science Thursday. Because birds are indicators of environmental health, these findings are deeply concerning to scientists.

'Demon' baby shocks parents in hilarious ultrasound pics

A 17-year-old woman in Virginia went into her ultrasound appointment hoping to learn the sex of her unborn baby, but was shocked when the technician caught her daughter seemingly staring back at them like a “demon.”

Alaska scientists say polar bear encounters will increase

Alaska scientists say the chances of a polar bear encounter have increased after research reveals the bears are arriving on shore earlier and staying on land longer, a report said.