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Decades ago, the Los Angeles coast was a dumping ground for thousands of barrels of acid sludge laced with the toxic pesticide DDT. The ocean buried the evidence for generations. No one could see it — until now.
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August, September and October were the state’s warmest on record, according to a new report.
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The penalty would deter the nation’s largest gas company from continuing to abuse ratepayer dollars, a California consumer watchdog agency says.
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Storm is expected to provide relief for California’s dusty, smoke-shrouded San Joaquin Valley
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The United States formally exits the Paris agreement, a global pact forged five years ago to avert the threat of catastrophic climate change.
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The outcome of Tuesday’s presidential election will, to some degree, determine how much hotter the world’s climate is likely to get, experts say.
In 1995, Aaron Sorkin envisioned the U.S. cutting emissions 20% by 2005. That didn’t happen, but the ending is still unwritten.
Several hastily arranged operations hope to save rare species that could be wiped out by winter rains in Angeles National Forest fire zones.
Amid the worst fire season on record, Californians have to learn to take the long view.
An upper-level trough will bring a sharp drop in temperatures and a chance of rain to the L.A. area next weekend.
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Federal officials say the gray wolf no longer needs protection. But conservationists disagree and are preparing to challenge the decision in court.
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Cal State Long Beach’s Shark Lab says the number of sharks off Southern California has grown. Rather than migrating to Baja, they’re ‘sticking around.’
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Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands face threats from illicit industrial fishing, climate change and a drastic drop in tourism dollars, which fund conservation efforts in the park.
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The company failed to notify tens of thousands of customers that blackouts were imminent.
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The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued smoke and windblown dust advisories across Southern California due to wildfires.
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The Silverado and Blue Ridge fires continue to grow in Orange County, destroying at least 10 homes and injuring five firefighters.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been influenced on environmental issues by by his grandfather, dad — and childhood pet otter, Potter.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Wednesday to protect nearly a third of California’s land and coastal waters.
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California lawmakers say Gov. Gavin Newsom must do more than endorse a fracking ban for the Legislature to take action.
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Nearly 300 drinking water wells and other water sources in California have been found to have traces of man-made chemicals linked to cancer.
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California’s recycling industry has struggled since China banned imports of plastics and other material. Experts say changes are vital to overcome a waste glut.
More Climate and Environment News
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Auditor slams California regulators for Exide cleanup delays, says cost could top $650 million
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When the dust from Great Plains hit D.C. in the 1930s, the nation realized something was very wrong. Let the smoke from the Blowout of 2020 awaken us.
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Japan will achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga says in his first policy speech since succeeding Shinzo Abe.
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Gale-force winds are likely to cause dangerous conditions in harbors on Catalina and Santa Cruz islands.
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Parts of California face an existential threat from growing wildfires due to global warming
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Ingredients are aligning for what could be major wind events in Southern California.
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Biden’s debate remark about a transition away from oil generates glee from Republicans. The argument illustrates why climate politics is politically hard.
Latest newsletters
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A Times investigation uncovered huge amounts of DDT dumped off the coast of Los Angeles. What are the lessons for an era of global warming?
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Building housing in city centers, planting cover crops and thinning forests could be key strategies for reducing emissions.
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President Trump promised “no more blackouts” in California. He might consider doing something about climate change.
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Poor air quality has put Black people and Latinos at greater risk from the coronavirus, in Los Angeles and across the country.
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There are lots of potential obstacles to 100% clean energy. But “stranded assets” probably aren’t a problem, a new study finds.
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California Botanic Garden is the new name for the state’s largest garden of native plants. Virtual events show how to incorporate these plants into our daily lives.
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The proposed listing of western Joshua trees as an endangered species has some residents of Yucca Valley worried.
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Here are 10 things to get your plants and garden summer-ready.
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Most of Southern California’s botanic gardens closed in March but are now slowly reopening, with new rules about wearing face coverings, buying tickets online and bringing your own water.
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Many small nurseries have closed to visitors due to coronavirus, but you can still safely shop for plants online with a little planning and lots of patience, since most nurseries are working with reduced staff to get your orders ready for pickup.
