LA County increases waste disposal limits at landfills for fire debris

The county Board of Supervisors unanimously approved increases in daily allowable dumping limits at the Lancaster Landfill and the Sunshine Canyon Landfill to handle disposal of debris from the Palisades and Eaton fires.

'BACK TO PLASTIC' Trump to sign executive order banning paper straws

In a recent post on the social media platform Truth Social, President Trump stated he will be signing an executive order to “the ridiculous Biden push for Paper Straws."

Palisades Fire debris site at Will Rogers State Beach met with controversy

The parking lot at Will Rogers State Beach will serve as a temporary site before damaged household hazardous materials like paint, oil, and lithium-ion batteries are processed, according to EPA officials.

Los Angeles fire cleanup complicated by 'unprecedented' number of EVs with combustible lithium-ion batteries

According to the California Energy Commission, more than 99,000 zero-emission vehicles were sold in Los Angeles County in 2024 alone, including battery electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell electric vehicles.

Trump to reopen waters for drilling, rolling back environmental protections

President Donald Trump wants to roll back environmental protections and reversing climate policies put in place by the Biden administration.

Palisades Fire: $2M home spared by flames splits in 2 amid mudslide

Online data indicates the 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom home sold a few years ago for close to $2 million and rented for $14,000 a month.

Air Quality Alert extended in LA County amid wildfires

With another surge of fierce Santa Ana winds, residents were asked to remain vigilant. An Air Quality Alert has been extended for many portions of LA County through Wednesday evening.

Air Quality Alert issued in LA County amid ongoing wildfires

With the ongoing fires, health officials have warned of poor air quality in areas in and outside the fire zones. The use of power air blowers, including leaf blowers, are prohibited at this time.

Earth records hottest year ever in 2024

Earth recorded its hottest year ever in 2024, surpassing the critical 1.5-degree Celsius warming threshold, a benchmark tied to devastating climate impacts.

What to know about Trump's interests in Greenland, Panama Canal

Trump has made several suggestions this week of ways to redraw the map. Here’s what to know about his interest in Greenland, the Panama Canal, Canada and the “Gulf of America.”

Palisades Fire prompts power outages for tens of thousands

Southern California Edison has shut off power to tens of thousands of customers and plans to schedule several hundred more as a precautionary measure.

President Biden, first lady traveling to LA next week: Here's why

Biden is reportedly preparing to sign a proclamation that would establish a Chuckwalla National Monument south of Joshua Tree National Park, making drilling, mining and other energy- and industrial-related activity illegal in the area

Remembering Jimmy Carter: The president who set the standard for national-disaster response

While the 39th president will be remembered for setting a national energy policy and working on peace accords, it was his establishment of an agency aimed at responding to disasters that continues to impact many communities today.

Jimmy Carter: The first ‘green’ president

Former President Jimmy Carter will be widely remembered as a champion of conservation, but perhaps fewer know just how much he did to preserve his home state of Georgia and beyond.

California e-bike voucher program now open: Here's how to apply

California's new electric bike incentive program is offering up to a $2,000 voucher for the purchase of a new e-bike.