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.
LA County increases waste disposal limits at landfills for fire debris
The county Board of Supervisors unanimously approved increases in daily allowable dumping limits at the Lancaster Landfill and the Sunshine Canyon Landfill to handle disposal of debris from the Palisades and Eaton fires.
Starbucks locations ditch plastic cups in some states—here’s where and why
Some Starbucks locations have replaced plastic cups with compostable alternatives. Here’s what to expect and where you’ll find them.
Trump targeting showerheads, LED light bulbs in next environmental order
President Trump has long complained of showerheads that use less water and other energy-efficient appliances.
Trump signs executive order against paper straws after saying they ‘don’t work’
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to review federal policies that restrict plastic straws.
'BACK TO PLASTIC' Trump to sign executive order banning paper straws
In a recent post on the social media platform Truth Social, President Trump stated he will be signing an executive order to “the ridiculous Biden push for Paper Straws."
Palisades Fire debris site at Will Rogers State Beach met with controversy
The parking lot at Will Rogers State Beach will serve as a temporary site before damaged household hazardous materials like paint, oil, and lithium-ion batteries are processed, according to EPA officials.
Los Angeles fire cleanup complicated by 'unprecedented' number of EVs with combustible lithium-ion batteries
According to the California Energy Commission, more than 99,000 zero-emission vehicles were sold in Los Angeles County in 2024 alone, including battery electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell electric vehicles.