Scientists who sampled seemingly pristine Arctic snow have discovered high levels of microplastics that were likely carried north by the atmosphere.| Los Angeles Times
California's truth in labeling law reserves the recycling sign only for products and packaging that can truly be recycled. Yet CalRecycle greenlit the label for milk and juice cartons which are tough to recycle.| Los Angeles Times
Waste experts across Southern California believe we'll figure out how to deal with trash by 2050 — by going back to basics and reducing and reusing what we buy.| Los Angeles Times
Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and more severe as the planet heats up.| Los Angeles Times
There are countless links between environmental degradation and racial inequality, and the climate crisis often hits people of color hardest.| Los Angeles Times
Eight pending California clean air rules were expected to prevent 11,000 premature deaths and provide $116 billion in health benefits over three decades.| Los Angeles Times
State officials delivered a report to Gov. Gavin Newsom that makes the case for how California could counteract the Trump administration's withdrawal of federal support for electric vehicles.| Los Angeles Times
Documents outlining the EPA's plan to roll back vehicle emission standards reference California by name 27 times.| Los Angeles Times
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law two bills that will overhaul the landmark California Environmental Quality Act in an effort to streamline housing development in the state.| Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles uses water from creeks that feed Mono Lake. Three decades after a decision that was intended to save the lake, environmental advocates say L.A. needs to do more.| Los Angeles Times
California, Arizona and Nevada are urging the Trump administration to change course on the Colorado River. The states are calling for fixing infrastructure problems at Glen Canyon Dam.| Los Angeles Times
The Trump administration is firing employees at the Bureau of Reclamation, drawing concerns from California water agencies that depend on it to deliver supplies.| Los Angeles Times
California’s snowpack is now 85% of average, with more snow in the northern Sierra and less in the south. Amid warming winters, the state is seeing less snow at lower elevations.| Los Angeles Times
For the first time since 2006, California has opened a flood relief valve on the Kern River to ease pressure from the heavy Sierra snowmelt. The valve will divert floodwaters into the California Aqueduct for use in Southern California.| Los Angeles Times
As historic storms fill once-dry Tulare Lake and submerge prime California farmland, tensions are building over how to handle the swiftly rising floodwaters.| Los Angeles Times
California announced that the State Water Project will deliver 50% of full water allotments this year, up from 40% last month. Runoff from ample snowpack is boosting reservoirs.| Los Angeles Times
The federal government and California water agencies announced an agreement to raise a dam and expand San Luis Reservoir, increasing its water-storing capacity.| Los Angeles Times
California water managers decided to curtail extra water flows intended to support endangered delta smelt. The change has sparked debate over protections for fish.| Los Angeles Times
A court has rejected environmental groups' challenge of the Sites Reservoir project. California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state urgently needs to store more water.| Los Angeles Times
Officials have decided to ban salmon fishing on the California coast for a second year. Salmon populations have dropped after the state's last drought.| Los Angeles Times
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers just opened up two California dams. A spokesperson says the flows are 'controlled' and being coordinated with local officials.| Los Angeles Times
Trump's pledge to pump more water in California came after a reduction in pumping at a federal facility due to maintenance. Federal data show pumping has since resumed at normal levels.| Los Angeles Times
California's snowpack stands at 65% of average for this time of year. After a dry January, major storms are forecast to bring more rain and snow.| Los Angeles Times
Ten years ago, California adopted a law to curb chronic overpumping of groundwater. Significant challenges remain, even as the state works toward its goals.| Los Angeles Times
Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) announced late Saturday that he was pulling a plan to sell up to more than 1 million acres of federal land from the Trump-backed 'One Big Beautiful Bill.'| Los Angeles Times
With little public debate, state lawmakers passed a complex energy bill that upended how most Californians are billed for electricity.| Los Angeles Times
California's Department of Water Resources set its initial water allocation for the State Water Project at 5% — a level that could change in the coming months depending on the weather.| Los Angeles Times
The L.A. Department of Water and Power says the Santa Ynez Reservoir, which was empty at the time of the Palisades fire, is now back online after lengthy repairs to its floating cover.| Los Angeles Times
Could balloon-like water tanks help California prepare for fires? Some call an energy company’s “Water Trees” a game-changing solution to store water where needed to fight fires.| Los Angeles Times
Gov. Gavin Newsom orders independent investigation into how the loss of water pressure left fire hydrants dry, hindering firefighting efforts in Los Angeles.| Los Angeles Times
Cleanup crews contracted by the Army Corp of Engineers dumped asbestos-tainted wildfire debris in landfills that they shouldn't have, according to government records.| Los Angeles Times
As federal and state lawmakers call for soil testing after the Eaton and Palisades wildfires, the Newsom administration keeps downplaying contamination concerns.| Los Angeles Times
A state law that mandated diversion of organic waste from landfills is being blamed for exacerbating illegal dumping in remote desert areas.| Los Angeles Times
Here are the landfills that could take toxic waste from the L.A. wildfires in the coming weeks — many have not accepted hazardous materials in the past.| Los Angeles Times
A roughly 15-foot Great White shark was captured on video swimming close to Santa Monica's shores.| Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles County wildfires unleashed all kinds of contaminants once locked away in paints, plastics and elsewhere. Among the most concerning is lead, so, like hundreds of Angelenos, a reporter who covered the fires got his blood tested.| Los Angeles Times
While residents in the Palisades and Eaton fire areas can use tap water for some limited purposes, the detection of a carcinogen in the systems can pose some risks.| Los Angeles Times
The January firestorms damaged water systems in large areas of Altadena and Pacific Palisades. In a new report, UCLA researchers examine the toll on 11 community water systems.| Los Angeles Times
Assessing the January fires' environmental toll is tough on land. It's even harder in the sea.| Los Angeles Times
The team of scientists found only one water sample with benzene, suggesting that the water is generally safe to drink across Altadena and the Pacific Palisades.| Los Angeles Times
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday that it will sample the nation's milk supply to test for the H5N1 bird flu virus.| Los Angeles Times
A CDC study has found H5N1 bird flu antibodies in veterinarians who had no symptoms and no knowledge they had been working with infected livestock.| Los Angeles Times
As researchers scramble to understand the extent of H5N1 bird flu spread, there's one group of animals they say we should pay special attention to: Our pets.| Los Angeles Times
A version of the H5N1 virus that has killed one person and severely sickened another has been detected in milk samples collected from Nevada dairy herds.| Los Angeles Times
Genetic analysis of H5N1 bird flu virus that infected a Canadian teenager shows 'worrisome' mutations, new studies reveal.| Los Angeles Times
A patient who'd been hospitalized after becoming infected with H5N1 bird flu in Louisiana has died.| Los Angeles Times
New research and discussions with dairy farmers in the Central Valley suggests H5N1 bird flu is more widespread among people than the reported numbers indicate.| Los Angeles Times
As officials attempt to determine the extent of bird flu outbreaks among dairy herds, some experts are urging that wastewater surveillance begin immediately.| Los Angeles Times
Although California dairy farmers anticipated a bird flu mortality rate of less than 2%, some say between 10% and 15% of infected cattle are dying.| Los Angeles Times
As bird flu test results come back from agencies, the state's agriculture department instructs raw milk producer Raw Farm to withhold distribution of products.| Los Angeles Times
California officials have announced another batch of raw milk from Raw Farm is contaminated with bird flu.| Los Angeles Times
Bird flu virus was detected in a retail sample of raw milk from Fresno-based dairy Raw Farm, California health officials said.| Los Angeles Times
California's Proposition 12, an animal welfare law, is being targeted by the Trump administration in a bid to reduce egg prices.| Los Angeles Times
Malaysia emerged as a major destination for U.S. waste after China banned U.S. waste imports in 2018.| Los Angeles Times
Poultry producers, disease experts and government officials are now questioning the practice of widespread culling in response to H5N1 bird flu outbreaks.| Los Angeles Times
Animal rights activists are promoting a ballot initiative that would ban factory farming in Sonoma County. Large farming interests are not happy.| Los Angeles Times
The continuing lack of a reliable charging network in California keeps getting in the way of consumers fully embracing EVs.| Los Angeles Times
The state's ambitious Climate Superfund legislation would hold fossil fuel companies liable for emissions, but continues to face fierce opposition.| Los Angeles Times
Three environmental groups argued Wednesday before the California Supreme Court that state utility regulators acted illegally when they voted in late 2022 to slash incentives for rooftop solar panels.| Los Angeles Times
In a nationwide first, California air quality officials will vote Thursday on a plan to phase out the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035.| Los Angeles Times
President Trump signed legislation that would overturn California's ambitious auto emission standards| Los Angeles Times
The South Coast Air Quality Management District is poised to vote on regulations that would limit emissions of nitrogen oxides — the key pollutants that form smog.| Los Angeles Times
California abandons clean truck and locomotive regulations after Biden's EPA doesn't grant waivers needed to depart from federal rules.| Los Angeles Times
Under the Clean Air Act, California can adopt more stringent vehicle emission requirements than the federal government, but must obtain a waiver from the EPA.| Los Angeles Times
If Joe Biden wants to help people save money, he could devote a big chunk of his climate efforts to solar and batteries.| Los Angeles Times
Why are so many California EV charging stations broken? Lax state oversight of state subsidies is one big reason.| Los Angeles Times
Newsom scuttled the finalization of a landmark waste law, leading CalRecycle to propose new rules. Critics say the rules pander to industry by making broad exemptions.| Los Angeles Times
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.| Los Angeles Times
More than two dozen lawmakers signed a letter urging the governor and CalRecycle to toss regulations drafted to implement landmark plastic legislation they say ignores the law.| Los Angeles Times
The Republican-majority Senate voted to nullify California's landmark environmental rule that would've banned the sale of new cars that exclusively run on fossil fuels.| Los Angeles Times
California has the tools, means and desire to fight back against Trump's environmental actions, including through lawsuits and legislation, experts say.| Los Angeles Times
A memo from an Army Corps of Engineers officer shows water managers and lawmakers pushed back against the Trump administration's plan to dump water from two California dams.| Los Angeles Times
Following storms, California is increasing its forecast of water supplies this year. The federal government also increased water projections for agriculture.| Los Angeles Times
The Trump administration abruptly sent water flowing from two California dams. The action could leave less water in dams for the summer, when farmers typically use it.| Los Angeles Times
President Trump has issued a directive calling for 'putting people over fish' in California water policy. State officials say it could prove harmful for water supplies and fish.| Los Angeles Times
California's Imperial Irrigation District is preparing to pay growers to temporarily stop watering hay crops to ease strains on the Colorado River.| Los Angeles Times
Some people are up in arms over potentially hazardous wildfire debris being sent to local landfills that typically don't handle high levels of toxic chemicals.| Los Angeles Times
When scientists found a carcinogen in the drinking water of Santa Rosa, Calif., after the Tubbs fire, it triggered a race to develop measures to keep residents safe. The L.A. County fires put them to the test.| Los Angeles Times
Water utilities in Altadena and Pacific Palisades are undertaking an arduous process of repressurizing their underground pipelines, testing for contaminants and attempting to flush them out.| Los Angeles Times
Firefighters in Pacific Palisades and Altadena have repeatedly been hampered by low water pressure and dry hydrants, revealing limitations in local water systems designed to supply neighborhoods.| Los Angeles Times
Scientists say a concerning genetic mutation has appeared in H5N1 bird flu infected cats living in a New Jersey suburb of New York City| Los Angeles Times
As the H5N1 bird flu virus continues to spread among animals, the discovery of infected rats in Riverside County provides another example of the virus' penchant for surprise.| Los Angeles Times
A CDC report on bird flu shows potential transmission of bird flu between exposed dairy workers and indoor pet cats. The report also provides a window into the lack of reporting and cooperation at dairy farms and by dairy workers.| Los Angeles Times
A new strain of bird flu — H7N9 — is detected in at a poultry farm; scientists learn that past human flu exposure may provide some immunity to H5N1.| Los Angeles Times
A new H5N1 bird flu mutation has appeared in a cluster of infected dairy cows. It's a genetic change that scientists say could not only make the virus more lethal, but increase its spread between mammals and possibly humans.| Los Angeles Times
The Scripps Research Institute finding counters prevailing thought that the virus would require multiple mutations before it poses a threat to public health.| Los Angeles Times
Cases of H5N1 bird flu in U.S. dairy and poultry workers have largely been mild. But a new case in a British Columbia teenager has experts worried.| Los Angeles Times
State health officials secured a voluntary recall of all remaining Raw Farm milk and cream products. The products are infected with live bird flu virus.| Los Angeles Times
The Wastewater Surveillance Act, if passed, would require at least one wastewater monitoring site in every California county.| Los Angeles Times
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta filed a first-of-a-kind lawsuit against Exxon Mobil, accusing the oil giant of deceiving the public about plastic recycling.| Los Angeles Times
Nearly 2 million California rooftop solar owners would see their energy credits slashed under legislation by Assemblywoman Calderon.| Los Angeles Times
Experts expect Trump's new tariffs will increase the price of electric trucks and buses, imperiling California climate goals.| Los Angeles Times
Aside from Tesla, no other major manufacturer will meet the state’s 35% threshold for zero-emission vehicles in the 2026 model year, a trade group leader says.| Los Angeles Times
California suffered a setback when its EV truck mandate failed to win federal approval, but officials say they will use a mix of state subsidies and regulations to continue the move toward zero-emission trucks.| Los Angeles Times
Gov. Gavin Newsom this week stymied implementation of landmark state environmental legislation that would have limited the amount of single-use plastics sold and distributed in California.| Los Angeles Times
California officials want to reduce the financial credits that households with rooftop solar panels can earn for excess energy. "It's the utilities preserving their monopoly," says one homeowner.| Los Angeles Times
Newsom energy package sparks tug of war in final hours of California legislative session.| Los Angeles Times
Environmental groups are divided over a bill aimed at restricting single-use plastics that doesn't go as far as a measure likely headed to the California ballot.| Los Angeles Times
Environmentalists and industry are at odds over a November ballot initiative that would reduce single-use plastics and polystyrene food containers.| Los Angeles Times
New study: As global plastic production grows, so too does the concentration of microplastics in our bodies.| Los Angeles Times
