Annual survey reveals Americans' changing interest in electric vehicles
Enthusiasm for electric cars has declined recently with nearly half of Americans not showing interest in buying one, according to a new survey.
Trump hopes to boost coal industry with executive order
Trump signed executive orders hoping to boost the coal industry amid a surging demand for electricity in the U.S. Here’s a look at how coal energy stacks up.
Trump administration opens up over half of national forests for logging
A new directive from the Trump administration will open up more logging in national forests.
What does a 100-year flood actually mean?
Weather forecasters often use terms like "100-year" or "500-year" floods. Here’s what those terms really mean and why these extreme events are happening more frequently.
Pools in Eaton Fire zone could become mosquito breeding grounds, experts say
Unattended pools can become home to as many as 3 million mosquitoes in one month, officials say.
California now has more EV chargers than gas pumps
California has officially hit a major milestone in its electric vehicle transition.
Pollen reaches high to extreme levels across southern US as season reaches full throttle
NOAA’s spring weather outlook predicts a dry, warm season, which will prevent rain from washing away the pollen, further aggravating allergies.
Watts metal company ordered to stop operating as owners face felony charges
A long-sought victory for residents in Watts as the owners of a metal salvage and recycling yard face felony charges of knowingly disposing hazardous waste at a site next to a school with no permit.
Study shows how microplastic pollution is impacting plant growth
A new study finds that microplastic pollution reduces plant photosynthesis, threatening global food security and worsening climate change. Researchers warn this could lead to major crop losses and disrupt ecosystems.
Protests over California's coastal oil pipeline
Actress and activist Jane Fonda is accusing California Governor Gavin Newsom of not pushing back enough against the proposed oil pipeline.
Protests over California's coastal oil pipeline
Actress and activist Jane Fonda is accusing California Governor Gavin Newsom of not pushing back enough against the proposed oil pipeline.
Jane Fonda: Newsom is Chamberlain, not Churchill
Actress and activist Jane Fonda is accusing California Governor Gavin Newsom of not pushing back enough against the proposed oil pipeline.
Atmospheric rivers are getting bigger, wetter and more frequent, study shows
Atmospheric rivers, a meteorological phenomenon responsible for heavy rain and wind events, have become more frequent and intense over the past 45 years due to global warming.
Mystery solved as 'crazy gross rain' dirties cars across hundreds of miles
Reports of vehicles mysteriously coated in dirt ranged from St. Louis and Missouri, through Illinois and even as far away as Charleston, West Virginia.
US butterfly populations declining at 'catastrophic' rate—experts warn it's a 'bad sign for us'
A new study finds butterfly populations in the US have dropped 22% since 2000 due to pesticides, habitat loss, and climate change. Scientists warn the decline could have major consequences for ecosystems.
US stops sharing global air quality data, raising concerns among scientists
The US government will stop sharing air quality data from its embassies and consulates, citing funding cuts. Scientists warn the move will hinder global air pollution research and leave many nations without reliable data.
You can eat these 5 invasive animals to help population control, US Fish & Wildlife Service says
An invasive species is an introduced non-native organism that begins to spread or expand its range from an original introduction and can possibly harm the environment, economy or human health.
Palisades Fire: Impact on Southern California beaches
Experts predict it could take months to years for water quality and affected communities to return to normalcy.
More rain raises water quality concerns
With more rain on the rain, there is growing concern about water quality around the Palisades.
Palisades Fire debris washing up on Santa Monica beaches
Santa Monica Beach is littered with charred debris from recent fires, and cleanup efforts are delayed due to pending health tests.