Environment
With only 3 women left, an Amazon tribe faced extinction. An unexpected birth now brings hope
Three women lived for years as the last members of the Akuntsu people.
Coastal Act turns 50: How a law shaped California’s coastal identity
The state's Coastal Commission and Coastal Conservancy also mark five decades since forming, entities that...
Shrinking North American bird population is getting worse faster. Experts blame agriculture, warming
Billions fewer birds are flying through North American skies than decades ago.
Offshore wind triumphs over Trump in court, but future projects face delays
State lawmakers say they still believe in the long-term future of offshore wind.
Judge orders changes to Columbia and Snake river dam operations to help ‘disappearing’ salmon
The ruling late Wednesday came in a decades-long legal effort.
Satellite data, study gives new insight on which beaches are growing, shrinking
California is 500 acres larger than it was 40 years ago, according to a new...
Court throws out judgment blaming Montana asbestos deaths on BNSF railroad
Residents want BNSF held accountable for its alleged role in deaths of several hundred people.
Amid LA wildfire recovery, FEMA freeze on ongoing disaster aid adds new delays, uncertainty
The pause on nonemergency activities comes amid a political battle over ICE.
Maui’s famed banyan tree still ‘in the ICU’
Arborists have approved a plan to test the tree more aggressively.
Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits
Governments around the country have sought damages totaling billions of dollars.
The American-made hemp shirt experiment
Hemp is often held up as a versatile crop with all sorts of applications.
Scientists change how El Niño is labeled to keep up with spike in temperature
El Niños tend to increase global temperatures and La Niñas depress the long-term rise.
Trump administration eliminates reservations at Yosemite National Park this summer
Environmental groups say crowding, long lines, and traffic jams are likely.
Organizers of the Winter Games made clean energy a priority. Here’s how they did it
Researchers say travel and lodging create the toughest emissions problem.
Trump administration eases limits on coal plants for emitting mercury, other toxins
Environmental groups warn the rollback will harm children’s brain development and adult health.
You can give old batteries a new life by safely recycling them
Dead batteries can leak heavy metals into soil and water once they reach the landfill.
Trump climate health rollback likely to hit poor, minority areas hardest, experts say
A coalition of health and environmental groups sued the EPA over the revocation.
Growing number of Americans report experiencing extreme cold, poll finds
The finding points to the growing prevalence of experiences with cold weather.
Study finds warming world increases days when weather is prone to fires around the globe
Scientists say climate change drives more than half the increase.
Vonn, Shiffrin and Brignone among the Olympic skiers voicing concern over receding glaciers
The host city is a fitting place for them to be talking about it.
Surprise shark caught on camera for first time in Antarctica’s near-freezing deep
The shark was at 1,608 feet deep where the water temperature was near freezing.
Following Trump’s lead, some GOP states seek to limit environmental regulations
It follows efforts by the Trump administration to roll back rules at the Environmental Protection...
Public health, green groups sue EPA over repeal of rule supporting climate protections
The repeal eliminates all greenhouse gas emissions standards for cars and trucks.
What climate change means for Greenland’s traditional Inuit lifestyle and the world
Dog sled culture is at risk as climate change is melting the ice and snow.
To aficionados, fungi are freaky, mystical and overlooked. They’re helping scientists learn more
Nearly all life-forms depend on the estimated 2.5 million fungi species on Earth.
A California photographer is on a quest to photograph hundreds of native bees
Krystle Hickman has photographed over 300 types of bees native to North America.
Trump administration urges nations to call for the withdrawal of a UN climate proposal
It is the latest move by the Trump administration to distance the U.S. from climate...
A ‘ring of fire’ solar eclipse will dazzle people and penguins in Antarctica
The first solar eclipse of the year nears, but very few people will see it.
As electricity costs rise, everyone wants data centers to pick up their tab. But how?
Data centers keep spreading fast, and some use as much electricity as a small city.
What can toughen Louisiana coast against worsening storms? 4 years and 30,000 trees
The idea is to protect shoreline from storm surges and prevent further erosion.
Balboa Island Ferry receives funding help to electrify its fleet
The California Air Resources Board and the South Coast Air Quality Management District will be...
Scientific studies calculate climate change as health danger, while Trump calls it a ‘scam’
Again and again, research has found increasing disease and deaths in a warming world.
Mountain lions in Southern California get permanent, protective status from state commission
What does it mean that a state environmental agency granted Southern California mountain lions "threatened"...
EPA ends credits for automatic start-stop vehicle ignition, a feature Zeldin says ‘everyone hates’
The technology automatically shuts down a vehicle’s engine when a driver comes to a complete...
Trump’s EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned US fight against climate change
Environmental groups are certain to challenge the action in court.
Everyday lifestyle choices can add up to significant climate change impact
What if just 1 in 10 people changed how they eat, drive, heat or shop?
Study finds climate change set the stage for devastating wildfires in Argentina and Chile
The probability of wildfires will only increase as humans continue to burn fossil fuels.
AQMD OKs $30 million to purchase zero-emission school buses to replace older, polluting models
The diesel and natural gas-fueled buses replaced through the program must be crushed or dismantled...
US’s largest public utility says it now doesn’t want to close two coal-fired plants
The new plan would still include introducing natural gas-fired plants at two locations.
Record snow drought in Western US raises concern for a spring of water shortages and wildfires
More than 8,500 daily heat records have been tied or broken in the West.
Trump EPA set to repeal scientific finding that serves as basis for US climate change policy
The EPA is expected to rescind the declaration known as the endangerment finding.
Carson residents awarded $8.8 million over Dominguez Channel stench
Runoff from a massive warehouse fire in 2021 mixed with stagnant water, killing off plants...
In the Arctic, the major climate threat of black carbon is overshadowed by geopolitical tensions
Black carbon absorbs sunlight and speeds up melting.
After years of testing, CDFW approves SoCal made pop-up gear to prevent whale entanglements
Pop-up gear allows Dungeness crab fishermen to get back the spring season that was lost...
Olympic town warms up as climate change puts Winter Games on thin ice
Rising temperatures could change when Winter Olympics happen in the future.
How Big Bear’s bald eagles became social media stars
Viewers across the globe are glued to the real-life experiences of Jackie and Shadow, from...
The consumer-friendly Energy Star program survived Trump. What about other efficiency efforts?
The program had enough support that it was included in budget legislation signed by Trump.
Oregon, Washington and tribes head back to court after Trump pulls out of deal to recover salmon
It follows the collapse of a landmark agreement with the federal government.
Inside the toxic legacy of America’s multibillion-dollar carpet empire
Carpet makers kept using PFAS even after scientists linked it to human health threats.
Diver strikes up unlikely friendship with seal off Laguna Beach
Freediver Rusty Hunter has hung out with the same seal about 10 times off Laguna...
Study ties particle pollution from wildfire smoke to 24,100 US deaths per year
'Wildfire smoke is very dangerous. It is an increasing threat to human health,' said one...
How climate change and human psychology make this US cold snap feel so harsh
The frigid weather gripping much of America is not unprecedented, but it feels that way.
A crisis emerges across the US as ‘forever chemicals’ quietly contaminate drinking water wells
Odorless and colorless, PFAS are linked to increased risk of certain cancers.
Scientists marvel at a Galapagos seabird that wandered 3,000 miles to California
It's only the second time the species has been recorded north of Central America.
Climate change worsened rains and floods which killed dozens in southern Africa, study shows
The study shows the region experienced a year's worth of rain in just 10 days.
Aquarium of the Pacific opens new sea turtle rehabilitation area
For the first time, visitors will be able to see rescued sea turtles as they...
EPA plan would begin rolling back ‘good neighbor’ rule on downwind pollution from smokestacks
The affected states are Alabama, Arizona, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico and Tennessee.
Wildflower superbloom this season? Experts weigh in on winter rain and what it means for season
Recent rainfall could mean big things for this year's upcoming wildflower season, but too many...
Frost quakes cause loud booms, light shaking when bitterly cold temperatures persist
These noises are also known as cryoseisms.
Trump signs executive order taking over LA County wildfire rebuilding process
Gov. Newsom's press office posted on social media Tuesday morning saying that an executive order...
Big Bear bald eagle couple welcomes second egg in three days
Last year, Jackie had three eggs and two eaglets survived.
Paralyzing winter storms put a big chill on US economy, but how much?
The most expensive winter storm on record in the U.S. is 2021’s Texas ice storm,...
Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow welcome first egg of 2026
Last year the popular couple had three eggs, with two eaglets surviving.
California sues the Trump administration over plans to restart oil pipelines along the coast
The lawsuit escalates a fight over the president’s efforts to boost U.S. fossil fuel production.
Confetti the sea lion is recovering in San Pedro despite 2 bullets in his head
The mammal was found in Ballona Creek suffering from a bacterial infection. An X-ray revealed...
FACT FOCUS: As cold hits, Trump asks, where’s global warming? Scientists say it’s still here
The president Friday questioned how the world can be warming when it is so cold.
Italian expert’s manufactured snow will play big role at the Milan Cortina Games
With climate change affecting winter sports, snowmaking has become essential.
To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yard
Even those who enjoy playing in the snow probably dislike the chore of clearing up.
What weather apps sometimes miss about dangerous winter storm conditions
Your apps might not be as accurate as a human when the weather gets rough.
More than half the US threatened with ice, snow and cold in massive winter storm
More than 1,000 flights were delayed or canceled Friday, with more expected Saturday.
Injured cougar cub found on Castaic road is on the mend
"Our biologists are now working on reunification efforts to get the cub back where she...
Huge winter storm to bring crippling snow, sleet and ice from Texas to Boston
Forecasters warn the storm could rival a hurricane in damage.
Trump administration scraps multimillion-dollar solar projects in Puerto Rico as grid crumbles
The projects were aimed at helping 30,000 low-income families in rural areas across the territory.
Meteorologists blame a stretched polar vortex, moisture, lack of sea ice for dangerous winter blast
The frigid conditions are expected to persist through January and into early February.
Researchers find Antarctic penguin breeding is heating up sooner, and that’s a problem
This shift could lead to food shortages for young chicks.
Surfrider launches effort to restore native dunes in Seal Beach
The goal is to revive 2.3 acres of coastal dune between 1st and 3rd streets...
Seal Beach looking to team up on projects to stop trash washing down the San Gabriel River
The area between Long Beach and Seal Beach has long been a trouble spot as...
2026 nesting season underway for Big Bear’s famed bald eagles
A team is looking for signs 24/7 that could indicate Jackie is about to lay...
Judge allows a third offshore wind project to resume construction as the industry challenges Trump
It's the third project this week to successfully challenge the Trump administration in court.
EPA has options for cleaning up contaminated water in north OC, public meetings this month to take input
The EPA will hold three public meetings in January to gather input on cleanup of...
Sharks are famous for fearsome teeth, but ocean acidification could make them weaker
Scientists say say the ocean is expected to become 10 times more acidic by 2300.
Recent rainstorms translate to billions of gallons of water added to reservoirs
That means money saved on purchasing water, more conservation.
Yosemite drops reservation requirement for popular Firefall event in February
Horsetail Fall waterfall glows orange and red in scenic display near El Capitan
In a warming world, freshwater production is moving deep beneath the sea
New technologies like deep-sea desalination promise to reduce environmental harms.
Judge hands offshore wind industry another victory against Trump in clearing way for NY project
It’s the second developer to prevail in court against the administration this week.
Blasting heat at home and still freezing? There are easy fixes to save money and stay warm
The colder it is outside, the faster the warm, inside air leaks out.
Scientists call another near-record hot year a ‘warning shot’ of a shifting, dangerous climate
Global temperatures were pushed to a new level beyond the way it was trending.
Trump’s freeze of an offshore wind project faces scrutiny from a judge he appointed
Trump has targeted offshore wind from his first days back in the White House.
How will climate change reshape the Winter Olympics? The list of possible host sites is shrinking
The IOC is considering rotating the Games among locations with sufficient snow and infrastructure.
EPA proposes limiting power of states and tribes to block major projects over water concerns
It's part of Trump's goal of speeding up fossil fuel infrastructure and data centers.
EPA says it will stop calculating health care savings from key air pollution rules
Experts called the agency’s action a dangerous abdication of one of its core missions.
Plastic pellets known as ‘nurdles’ are polluting beaches and waterways
An estimated 445,970 metric tons of nurdles make their way into oceans annually.
US carbon pollution rose in 2025. Experts blame cold winter, high natural gas prices, data centers
Emissions had previously dropped 20% from 2005 to 2024.
Newsom’s new budget wants to revive California rebate program for EVs
The $200 million allocation must be approved by the Legislature and details still need to...
Court says Trump administration illegally blocked $7.6B in clean energy grants to Democratic states
The grants supported hundreds of clean energy projects in 16 states.
Offshore wind developer prevails in court as Trump says the US ‘will not approve any windmills’
Trump said his goal is to prevent any new wind farms, calling them 'losers.'
California wants to mix hydrogen with gas to cut climate pollution. Critics say that poses risks
Blending green hydrogen with natural gas could be key to achieving California’s clean energy goals.
Eco-friendly toilet papers are trendy, but their actual environmental impacts vary
Experts say more consumers are seeking toilet paper made from recycled content or sustainable materials.
Why boosting production of Venezuela’s ‘very dense, very sloppy’ oil could harm the environment
Analysts say reviving production would require massive, risky investment.
Experts say Trump pullout from UN climate fighting will hurt world and leave US out of green surge
Experts say the move isolates America as the world transitions to green energy.