LA County sues State Farm for delays, denials of fire claims from survivors of 2025 wildfires
Ten months after Los Angeles County launched its investigation, hundreds of 2025 fire survivors' insurance...
Environment
Keeping cool saves thousands of lives yearly, but at a cost of worsening global warming, experts say
As global temperatures rise, AC use is increasing, leading to higher carbon emissions.
‘Compromise’ state wildfire bill pleases victims but falls short of full structural reform
Gov. Newsom touted the deal as "real progress for future fire survivors," but urged broader...
Transit agencies’ plans for LA 2028 Olympics coming up $2 billion short (so far)
How do LA Metro, Metrolink and other agencies pull off a transit-first 2028 Olympics in...
United Nations talks in Mongolia expose growing drought crisis as climate impacts worsen
Droughts are emerging in areas that were not considered highly vulnerable a decade ago.
Ladera Ranch cancer cases spark anti-pesticide activism in Orange County
Advocates throughout the county are reaching out to their cities to learn more about the...
As microplastics pollute every corner of the Great Lakes, scientists push governments to combat threat
Plastics just keep getting smaller, and potentially more harmful to humans, fish and wildlife.
Satellite images show bedrock and glacier collapsed on Nepal-China border, then rivers flooded
Before and after satellite images show that the river is now much wider, and brown...
Peekachu, a beluga whale rescued from Canada, dies at Chicago aquarium
The whale wasn’t consistently eating her full diet, Shedd said, and blood samples taken Tuesday...
Trump administration relied on flawed logic to justify scrapping vehicle emission rules, study says
The Trump administration got rid of the emissions standards earlier this year.
As super El Nino strengthens, study suggests that climate change is intensifying El Ninos
El Ninos are now more than 36% stronger than before the industrial age.
Nepal floods highlight growing glacier risks in warming Himalayas
Water levels in rivers across the region rose by as much as 29.5 feet in...
Video of rattlesnake at Crystal Cove beach goes viral; reminder about snakes on sand and in sea
Yes, rattlesnakes can swim.
California moves closer to approving plug-in solar
States across the country are letting residents install small solar systems without utility permission.
Heat makes emergency rooms busier. Study shows which illness and injuries rise during hot spells
Gunshot wounds and assault injuries soar when the temperatures hits 92.6 degrees or above.
A lush knee-high jungle grows in the Arctic, but warming is changing Earth’s mini-greenhouse
This Arctic region is warming four times faster than the rest of Earth.
Wave energy testing site opens off Oregon, a green energy milestone in the Trump administration
Trump officials see promise in harnessing the power of the ocean's waves.
Invasive green crabs are bad for the environment so New Englanders are starting to eat more of them
Restaurants are designing dishes around the crabs while others are now selling broths and sauces.
US declares drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico as dry conditions persist
July was the driest month on record for San Juan in more than 120 years.
Texas wildfire mushrooms within hours, ripping through ranchlands
National Interagency Fire Center says a dozen new large fires were reported on Sunday alone.
Hammerhead shark spotted a mile from Laguna Beach as water stays warm, luring unusual visitors
A marine heat wave and El Niño conditions are keeping ocean water off the Southern...
Earth is simmering in its hottest water temps on record, and that’s bad for fish and us
Experts warn of potential fisheries collapse and food shortages.
Firefighters make progress against a Nevada wildfire that’s destroyed more than 30 homes
There’s concern shifting winds could push the flames into densely packed neighborhoods.
The world inches toward catastrophic climate events: ‘Bigger shocks are on the way’
In the last few years, the planetary ingredients needed for a massive disturbance have been...
Federal officials announce water cuts as Colorado River supplies continue to plunge
Last winter saw the worst snowpack on record for the Colorado River Basin.
Hungary drained its waters for generations. Now drought is exposing the cost
Experts are urging the restoration of wetlands, wider floodplains and changes in agriculture.
MAHA activists criticize Trump for promoting coal to power energy-hungry AI data centers
It adds to recent tensions between the MAHA movement and the Trump administration.
Move over bears. Fat Marmot Week puts a spotlight on the alpine rodents
Marmot researchers are launching an online contest for the public's favorite critter.
What’s in a name? Why naming storms, military operations and medical maladies matters
Formal naming practices for storms and other events are a relatively new phenomenon.
Wedge erosion exposes old metal pipes, boulders — and worry for the iconic surf spot
City officials on Tuesday, Aug. 25 will vote on whether to hold a study session...
The US and others turn to Brazil for rare earths, raising environmental concerns
Indigenous communities are beginning to sound the alarm.
Champagne growers race to preserve quality in record-early harvest
Champagne’s official harvest opened roughly a month earlier than what was once common.
Minnesota governor signs order to slow down any mining efforts near Boundary Waters wilderness
This decision comes four months after Congress and the Trump administration lifted a federal ban.
Trump administration moves ahead to end roadless rule on national forests
The rule was adopted in the last days of Bill Clinton’s presidency in 2001.
The best fabric for extreme heat? It’s more complicated than you think
What we wear can affect how the body handles extreme heat.
The UK and Google are testing changes to flight paths to tackle aviation’s climate impact
The 30-month research program includes test periods this winter and next.
Trump administration briefly pauses contentious border project in Texas’ Big Bend National Park
The project through the national park in southern Texas has faced fierce bipartisan opposition.
Lake Powell hits record low, threatening key water and electricity supply for millions
The alarming milestone follows a record low set by Lake Mead.
Port of Long Beach could bring new nuclear power to California for first time in 50 years
Bluecore Energy is working to develop small modular nuclear reactors that will generate electricity to...
Growing smarter farmers: University, neighborhoods localize climate science
“Our mission is to create a new kind of farmer," Farmer Chippy said.
An Indiana pastor became an Illinois oilman. Spills and pollution followed.
Abandoned oil and gas wells have proliferated at the expense of taxpayers and the environment.
How severe drought is affecting Colorado, from record fishing restrictions to threatened power supplies
Some reservoirs have fallen so low that they instead look more like the rivers they...
Brown pelican release gives second chance for injured birds
Volunteers from the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center of Orange County released five brown pelicans...
The livin’ is no longer so easy: How carefree dreams of ‘summertime’ are fading in 2026’s swelter
This summer, many are grieving the loss of that leisurely state of mind.
Oppressive heat, high humidity grip much of the US as students start a new school year
Roughly 97 million people from the central Plains to the Southeast face heat advisories.
Randall Preserves marks another milestone in evolution into public open space
A hard-fought, decades-long battle has kept the 387 acres of natural space protected so it...
Sick of high gas prices? Ethanol blend fuel is lower-priced, but there’s a catch
There is cheaper fuel sold at most gas stations. But most cars can't use it....
The warming climate is forcing marathons to consider changes to keep runners cool
The focus is on ensuring runner safety while maintaining the spirit of these events.
Alpine resorts’ snowmaking equipment may be put to work fighting summer forest fires
Snow cannons and lances are the visible part of the network.
Stingray lashings up at OC beaches as marine heat wave draws more to shore across Southern California
Jake Hemann grabbed a board and headed out to surf. But an hour later, he...
Big Sur travel plans? Officials urge visitors to stay away as California’s Timber Fire grows
Hotels, campgrounds and state parks are under evacuation orders or closed, while travelers with reservations...
PETA to place ‘meat stinks’ billboard near burned Boyle Heights warehouse
As the overwhelming smell of rotting meat continues to plague the neighborhood near the Lineage...
City of Commerce enacts 45-day data center ban as it considers further regulation
The City Council will schedule a public hearing to consider extending the moratorium by up...
Oman says the oil spill from a grounded tanker has reached its coastline
Oman's environment authority found contamination on beaches 125 miles to the north.
500-kilovolt Golden Pacific Powerlink could dip into OC, IE, but it’s not a done deal
Plans for the $1.62 billion, 150-mile San Diego Gas & Electric project call for it...
Extreme heat is reshaping Italy’s sparkling wine industry with early harvests and nighttime picking
Climate change is forcing quick decisions on harvest timing.
Laguna Bluebelt’s photo contest displays local ocean beauty
The Laguna Bluebelt Coalition recently recognized amateur and professional photographers in its 15th annual Bluebelt...
Big Sur fire: California resorts evacuated as Timber Fire quadruples in size
Luxury resorts, popular tourist spots are near the blaze, which grew to 1,300 acres.
Contiguous US breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says
It eclipsed the Dust Bowl’s July 1936 by an eighth of a degree.
Traditional plastic forks shed harmful microplastics. Plastic created from sugar is an alternative
Bioplastics are an alternative to traditional plastics made of fossil fuels.
After deadly Fire, Rick Caruso said hope needed an address: Palisades Village
One-third of the Village’s original tenants are returning. Rick Caruso’s team also focused on recruiting a new generation of...
With $1.6 million in donations, this Florida church is going green — for God
Decades of erosion and sea level rise left church in need of a seawall.
Young activists in the Maldives confront climate threats to their island nation
With rising sea levels, much of the country's expected to become uninhabitable in 50 years.
Officials will not release cool water from a Colorado River reservoir to protect threatened fish
The decision comes after the worst snowpack on record for the Colorado River Basin.
Baxter the beaver is becoming dam famous in this Riverside County community
Ever since a local group posted a photo of Wildomar's "hometown celebrity" a few weeks...
Romania rushes to sink 4 barges in the Danube to keep a nuclear power plant’s second reactor running
The plant accounts for about 20% of the country’s electricity generation.
Trump administration’s latest buyback of offshore wind leases brings total to nearly $4 billion
Trump seeks to discourage expansion of wind energy in favor of fossil fuels development.
China can’t get enough of this smelly fruit as farmers fight extreme weather to feed the craving
An oversupply of durians in Malaysia has also driven prices down.
Climate change created conditions for Canada fires, scientists say, as Trump blames mismanagement
Hazardous smoke spread across both the United States and Canada.
How extreme heat is changing Americans’ lives, according to a new poll
Much of the impact was felt among people who live in the West or Midwest.
Record heat wave impacts people and animals in Japan and Korean Peninsula
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung told officials to view the heat wave as “a...
Rising temperatures could keep more flights from taking off on time
Clear blue skies don’t always mean smooth flying.
Divided federal appeals court says Trump administration was wrong to terminate climate funds
The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund was designed to finance small energy projects.
This summer isn’t breaking heat records — yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say
So far this is only the third-hottest year, behind 2024 and 2025.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos lead $200M project to save 100 of globe’s most threatened species
DiCaprio has for years been developing the idea of a major effort to help threatened...
Firefighters scramble to contain fires outside Athens before winds and high temperatures return
Burning for a fifth day, the blaze outside Athens prompted the evacuation of more than...
How desert hospitals treat heat stroke before it’s too late
While every hospital is trying to solve the same problem, they aren't all doing it...
Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West
The closures follow an exceptionally dry winter in the Rocky Mountains that's left waterways depleted.
Tiger shark caught off Massachusetts could be sign of warming waters
Many kinds of sea life have been trending north in recent years as seas warm.
Record low Danube levels push some countries in Eastern Europe to the brink of energy emergency
The low water levels threaten power plants using the water to cool reactors.
Washington state fires destroy hundreds of buildings and force Spokane-area residents to evacuate
At least 390 square miles have burned across the state.
How clean should the ocean be? It’s an $11 billion question
Commentary: A debate over water pollution rules in parts of Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino...
In rural southern Illinois, a cattle farmer fights back against an emerging threat from above
After her calf was killed, a cattle farmer is on the alert for black vultures..
Cause of Big Bear bald eagle Jackie’s illness still unknown
Though the social media star is improving, there are "still many unanswered questions," a rehabilitation...
Suspended plan to uproot vegetation in San Juan and Trabuco creeks draws scrutiny from residents, state regulators
The agency announced on July 15 that it would be conducting a 10-day maintenance project...
UN, scientists warn that strong El Nino will add fuel to ‘a planet already on fire’
It will likely trigger extreme heat, drought and rainfall well into next year.
Arizona, California and Nevada would share cuts under federal proposal to manage the Colorado River
The proposed cuts would be the biggest to date and could have huge impacts across...
Human-caused climate change made Spanish, French fires much more likely, scientists calculate
Experts emphasize that climate change is already impacting fire severity.
Autopsy of California shark attack victim Erica Fox shows single crushing bite
The office of the Santa Cruz County Coroner determined Fox died from "sharp and blunt...
Record-low Danube River affects tourism and industry as drought and heat grip Central Europe
The receding river is exposing rocks, sand bars and old shipwrecks rarely seen before.
The Mediterranean’s warming waters are drawing hundreds of invasive species
This threatens coastal communities that rely on traditional fishing.
How do you get coyotes to leave West Hollywood condo construction site?
At the behest of city officials, the owner of the half-built housing development is looking...
Wildfires near Bordeaux bring more troubles to France’s wine industry
A regional business leader says the blaze is an economic apocalypse.
After Venezuela’s quakes, experts say environmental and health risks have just begun
Public health experts say coming weeks are critical to prevent secondary crises from contaminants.
Wildfires are more extreme in Europe and North America, but global burning is oddly decreasing
Experts say these trends are happening because of what humanity is doing to the planet.
Taylor Farms’ White House ties queried by top California Democrat amid cyclospora outbreak
The agriculture company donated more than $2 million to political action committees tied to President...
Four decades after Chernobyl, a generational divide reshapes Italy’s nuclear debate
Italy’s debate comes as several European countries expand or pursue nuclear power.
‘No matter what you do, you can’t put it out’: Spanish firefighters describe record blaze
The number of days of extreme fire risk per year have grown sharply.
Cooper’s hawks are abundant in Southern California, but that wasn’t always the case
They are 'social, curious and charismatic,' but often misunderstood, writes Rebecca K. O'Connor.
What to know about the historic wildfires in France and Spain
Climate data shows Europe is heating faster than anywhere else on earth.