Proposal for estuary restoration at Aliso Creek to be reviewed with environmental impact report
Proposed by the Laguna Ocean Foundation, a project envisions restoring 9 acres of the marshy...
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At the little market that buoyed Altadena’s heart, community looks back at fire’s impact
A large crowd personified "Altadena Forever" and "Altadena Strong" at first anniversary gathering for the...
White House completes plan to curb bedrock environmental law
The action rescinds regulations related to the National Environmental Policy Act.
State officials recommend approval of controversial solar project near Baker
An alternative design would include a quarter-mile buffer zone to protect desert bighorn sheep habitat,...
A rare whale is having an encouraging season for births. Scientists warn it might still go extinct
Scientists say the whales have gained more than 7% of their 2020 population.
Record $9.6 million fine for Third Coast after substantial oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico
Third Coast, which operates 1,900 miles of pipelines, recently secured a nearly $1 billion loan.
Landslide closes section of beach trail in south San Clemente, rail service still operating
A section of the dirt trail at Lasuen Beach, also known as Lost Winds, has...
LA residents are still battling toxic hazards a year after historic wildfires
It’s been a year of heartbreak and chronic worry.
EPA says it will propose drinking water limit for perchlorate, but only because court ordered it
Perchlorate affects the function of the thyroid and can be particularly damaging to infants.
How you can help the Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan for the Santa Ana River Watershed
Climate change has the potential for further impacts to our communities, this survey allows residents...
What’s up with dead lobsters at San Onofre State Beach?
Scores of carcasses are scattered on the shore, but state officials are not sounding any...
King tides this week could mean flooding, but also opens up an underwater world at local tide pools
King tides are a natural, predictable phenomenon that lets scientists and everyday marine enthusiasts marvel...
Save money, get organized, live better: Common New Year’s resolutions can also cut climate impact
A few choices that could make a difference for you and the climate.
‘Trump’s EPA’ in 2025: A fossil fuel-friendly approach to deregulation
Critics argue Trump’s approach abandons the agency's environmental mission.
2025 was one of three hottest years on record, scientists say
People around the world were slammed by the extremes brought on by a warming planet.
How bomb cyclones form and create dangerous conditions
These rapidly strengthening storms can produce heavy rain and intense winds.
A power outage can turn dangerous fast. Here’s how to prepare
One of the biggest factors in getting through a blackout safely is being ready.
It’s been 25 years since America decided to save the Everglades. Where do we stand?
It's been 25 years since America decided to save the Everglades. The restoration is over...
Hawaii’s Big Island bans feeding feral cats in an effort to help endangered native species
The measure doesn’t sit well with many cat lovers.
New law revives dormant plans for solar plant near Mojave National Preserve
The controversial Soda Mountain Solar Project is proposed for an area where one of three...
Virginia offshore wind developer sues over Trump administration order halting projects
The developers of a Virginia offshore wind project are asking a federal judge to block...
Why your holiday gift returns might go to a landfill and what you can do about it
The National Retail Federation estimates 17% of holiday purchases will be sent back this year.
100,000-gallon sewage spill closes water around Cabrillo Beach in San Pedro
The sewage that came from a Carson manhole impacted the asphalt and flowed to the...
Federal judge upholds Hawaii’s new climate change tax on cruise passengers
Officials expect the tax to generate nearly $100 million annually.
Fast shipping is increasing emissions. Here’s why delivery has become more polluting
The push for faster delivery is reshaping how products move and the emissions tied to...
Nature is rebounding a year after January’s fires, as plants, wildlife – and even a waterfall – thrive
A year after the Eaton and Palisades fires, the natural areas, such as canyons and...
Warm weather and low snowpack bedevil Western ski resorts
States from Oregon to Colorado are recording temperatures far above normal.
Endangered steelhead trout have a safe haven in a Huntington Beach classroom
Edison High School in Huntington Beach celebrated the addition of new holding tanks for the...
Colorado River water negotiators appear no closer to long-term agreement
If they don’t reach consensus, the federal government will impose a plan.
Along the Texas Coast, a new sanctuary aims to protect the endangered and rare whooping crane
The species is among North America’s rarest birds, with just hundreds left in the wild.
Trump’s push to make oil drilling cheap again squeezes some states more than others
The stakes are highest for New Mexico.
Energy Department watchdog will audit Trump’s cuts of nearly $8B in clean energy grants
All 16 targeted states supported former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.
Trump administration moves to dissolve national climate research lab in Colorado
The lab supports research to predict, prepare for and respond to severe weather and other...
‘Living shoreline’ solution being tried to protect eroding Talbert Marsh
Efforts are underway to slow erosion using a living shoreline made of coconut fiber logs...
16 states sue Trump administration again over billions in withheld electric vehicle charging funds
Tuesday's separate lawsuit addresses the withholding of funding obligations for two other programs.
As reefs vanish, assisted coral fertilization offers hope in the Dominican Republic
Coral reefs are important for fish habitats, tourism and protection against damaging waves.
Toxic smog blankets New Delhi, disrupting travel and plunging air quality to hazardous levels
New Delhi ranks among the world's most polluted cities, with air quality worsening every winter.
Trump administration delays decision on federal protections for monarch butterflies
It comes despite years of warnings from conservationists that populations are shrinking.
Climate change is straining Alaska’s Arctic. A new mining road may push the region past the brink
In Northwest Alaska, a proposed 211-mile mining road has divided an Inupiaq community already devastated...
EPA eliminates mention of fossil fuels in website on warming’s causes. Scientists call it misleading
EPA altered some but not all of its climate change webpages.
DOJ ends monitoring of illegal dumping in Houston in retreat from environmental justice
The Houston agreement aimed to address illegal dumping of trash and waste in certain neighborhoods.
UN says world must jointly tackle issues of climate change, pollution, biodiversity and land loss
The U.N. Environment Assembly produced the this week by almost 300 scientists from 83 countries.
Georgia O’Keeffe’s views of the New Mexico desert will be preserved with conservation plan
The agreement would preserve access for film productions and herds of cattle for winter pasture.
Road into San Onofre Surf Beach will reopen by end of week, officials said
Recent king tides and swell chomped away at the beach, and while access will reopen,...
The holiday shopping season comes with tons of extra emissions. Here’s how to do it sustainably
A lot of materials, energy, packaging and gasoline have gone into making and moving holiday...
Federal judge throws out Trump order blocking development of wind energy
The judge ruled in favor of a coalition of state attorneys general from 17 states...
‘It’s not safe to live here.’ Colombia is deadliest country for environmental defenders
One group recorded 48 killings of activists in Colombia last year.
Climate change threatens Asia’s water and power systems, reports warn
Water-related disasters are rising across the region even as spending to protect communities falls short.
FACT FOCUS: Trump said weaker gas mileage rules will mean cheaper cars. Experts say don’t bet on it
Experts say cutting mileage standards is unlikely to lead to cheaper cars anytime soon.
Asia flood death toll surpasses 1,500 as calls grow to fight deforestation
Environmental groups emphasize the need for immediate forest restoration efforts to prevent further tragedies.
Deadly Asian floods are no fluke. They’re a climate warning, scientists say
Scientists say the devastation reflects a warming global climate.
Trump plans to weaken vehicle mileage rules that limit air pollution
The proposal would significantly reduce fuel economy requirements through the 2031 model years.
Researchers slightly lower study’s estimate of drop in global income due to climate change
Researchers' revised analysis put the figure at 17%.
Gen Z and millennials embrace sustainable alternatives to imported fresh flowers
They're opting out of imported flowers that rely on carbon-intensive supply chains.
Eel populations are falling, and new protections were defeated. Japan and the US opposed them
Freshwater eels are critically important for the worldwide sushi industry.
Trump EPA moves to abandon rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution
The EPA previously said reducing fine particle matter could prevent thousands of premature deaths a...
The most climate-friendly groceries might not be in the supermarket
The global food system makes up roughly a third of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions.
Your Thanksgiving leftovers are harming the planet. There are ways to shop and cook smarter
We've got tips on making a climate-smarter Thanksgiving meal without ditching tradition.
What the air you breathe may be doing to your brain
Studies increasingly find links between higher concentrations of certain pollutants and the prevalence of dementia.
At UN climate conference, some activists and scientists want more talk on reforming agriculture
Agriculture contributes about a third of Earth-warming emissions worldwide.
UN General Assembly chief says curbing climate change would make world more peaceful and safer
Harms from climate change are the biggest threat to world peace, she said.
Nations and environmental groups slam proposals at UN climate talks, calling them too weak
A major concern: no detailed road map to phase out fossil fuels.
San Clemente, Rancho Palos Verdes look to join forces to address landslide concerns
The coalition idea is a response to several landslides in the region in recent years,...
A drying-up Rio Grande basin threatens water security on both sides of the border
New research says the situation arguably is worse than challenges facing the Colorado River.
Trump administration announces plan for new oil drilling off the coasts of California and Florida
Critics say the project could harm coastal communities and ecosystems.
Trump administration revives rollbacks of species protections from first term
The proposals come as extinctions have accelerated globally because of habitat loss and other pressures.
Venice’s newest marvel is a wild, acrobatic dolphin. His refusal to leave puts him in danger
Mimmo arrived in the lagoon on July 23, likely following fish.
Appeals court pauses California law requiring companies to report climate-related financial risk
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce says the laws violate the companies' First Amendment rights.
Artificial intelligence sparks debate at COP30 climate talks in Brazil
AI is being cast as both a hero and a villain at the climate talks.
After dry summer, weekend of rain dumps trash on Seal Beach as county explores solutions to stop the cycle
State and local officials are working on preventing debris from flowing into the ocean. One...
EPA moves to limit scope of clean water law to reduce amount of wetlands it covers
The new rule builds on a Supreme Court decision removing federal protections for significant areas.
Nations hit by natural disasters tell ministers at climate talks to act
Vulnerable countries emphasized the need for stronger emission cuts.
America Recycles Day: What and what not to put in the bin
California has one of the highest recycling rates in the country.
Preliminary findings show a fatigue crack caused a Keystone Pipeline oil spill in North Dakota
A fatigue crack develops from some kind of stress over time.
In hurricane-torn Jamaica, this couple’s climate-resilient breadfruit program offers food and hope
After Hurricane Melissa's exceptionally strong winds subsided, the roots of breadfruit trees clung deep into...
Protesters block the main entrance to COP30 climate talks in Brazil
The Brazilian military prevented them from entering the site.
Zanzibar’s ‘solar mamas’ are trained as technicians to help light up communities
One program is training local women to help light up Tanzania's semi-autonomous archipelago.
Surfer walks 1,196 miles to raise awareness for endangered steelhead trout
Sean Jansen set out to walk coast, rivers and mountains where the trout species call...
If Trump opens up California for offshore oil drilling, will any companies jump in?
The crucial question is whether companies will be willing to move forward on making significant...
Diverse and resilient energy production is needed to meet future demand, global report says
The report underscores the need for diversified energy sources and supply chains.
Climate change is in the news during COP30. We’ve got tips to tackle your climate anxiety
Dealing with it, just like dealing with climate change, is an ongoing process.
Talks resume to find solutions for battered Capo and Doheny beaches
County officials will hold a public meeting at 6 p.m. on Nov. 13 in the...
Reports: Trump wants new offshore drilling in California
The basic idea drew harsh criticism from environmental advocates in Southern California and from state...
Traditional acai berry dishes surprise visitors to Brazil climate summit, no sugar added
Nearly all the acai consumed in the U.S. originates from Brazil.
The deadliest toxic algae bloom on record is behind us; what’s next?
Southern California’s 2025 toxic algae bloom was unprecedented -- in scale, length and deadliness. Here's...
‘Social sculpture’ on the sand in Laguna Beach reflects on Art+Nature
Organizers were expecting several hundred people to participate at Main Beach, a part of this...
As US skips climate talks in Brazil, leaders plead for other nations to unite
President Donald Trump has long denied climate change.
Pets contribute to greenhouse gases like us. Here’s how to reduce their carbon pawprint
Experts say there are ways to lower pets' impact via food and other factors.
‘We got a little of ourselves back,’ visitors declare as Will Rogers park reopens months after fire
The deadly Palisades fire swept through the area in January. Thousands of acres were torched...
Trump’s energy secretary slams UN climate conference in Brazil, where US absence is glaring
Chris Wright called the climate movement a "hoax."
Crews are working to fix Alaska Native villages devastated by flooding. But will residents return?
A few communities imperiled by human-caused global warming have taken steps to relocate.
World leaders gather for second day in Brazil, seeking solutions to confront global warming
A major proposal to protect forests worldwide is sure to a major topic of discussion.
At UN climate summit, world leaders say time is running short to stop the worst effects of warming
Leaders of China the U.S. and India will be notably absent.
As world leaders enter climate talks, people in poverty have the most at stake
More than 80% of poor people are exposed to at least one climate hazard.
Climate-fighting efforts show slight gain but still fall far short, UN says
The U.S. withdrawal from the agreement offsets some progress.
On eve of UN climate talks in Brazil, a call for less talking and more doing
Critics hope for action on climate change, rather than more promises this week at the...
Bill Gates tells an audience at Caltech that the doomsday scenario is wrong
Former CEO of Microsoft talks about climate change and helping those countries most impacted at...
Black vultures attack and kill cattle. Climate change is one reason they’re spreading north
Experts say more research is needed to better understand the impact on livestock.
Fast chargers are expanding quickly, but American EV drivers still fear running out of juice
Installing fast chargers is considered critical to supporting EV adoption.
Archaeological site in Alaska that casts light on early Yup’ik life ravaged by ex-Typhoon Halong
Perhaps up to 100,000 artifacts were left scattered.