Sharks are being seen in local waters, an expert gives safety tips as people head to the beach
Ten years ago, swimmer Maria Korcsmaros was bit by a shark off Newport Beach --...
Environment
Nearly 2 million Californians live within 3 miles of a plant like GKN in Garden Grove
One expert said the days-long crisis at the aerospace plant should be a "wake-up call"...
Here’s how California changed the nation’s handling of hazardous materials
Here's the sad story of why the fire diamond hazmat sign was created.
Brazilian court orders restoration of Fordlandia, Henry Ford’s Amazon ghost town
Fordlandia was built in 1927 by the Ford Motor Co. as a rubber-tapping metropolis.
Clothing rental services promise a sustainable alternative to fast fashion. Experts say it depends
Many environmental benefits can be undermined by repeated shipping, returns and cleaning.
Some brands say their jeans are eco-friendly. Here’s how to find a pair that’s actually sustainable
Denim production is a growing target for sustainability efforts across the fashion industry.
Think it’s hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says
Meteorologists forecast an Amazon drought that may spark wildfires.
West Coast chemical emergencies raise questions about the safety of massive industrial tanks
Two recent, major chemical emergencies have raised questions about facility regulation.
Cleanup continues after broken pipe sends oil from East LA into LA River and toward Port of Long Beach
At least 25 birds affected by the oil spill have been rescued, according to the...
Supreme Court settles long-running water dispute over dwindling Rio Grande
Settlement calls for reducing groundwater pumping along the dwindling river.
A warmer world creates bigger and more damaging hailstones, study says
Argentina, Europe, Canada and U.S. Northern Plains will see the biggest increases.
Releasing cool water protects fish in the Grand Canyon. That comes at cost to hydropower
Tradeoffs are increasingly impossible to avoid as the Colorado River continues to decline.
Exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe
Several drownings were reported in Britain and France as people tried to cool down.
A mysterious company abandoned 603 oil wells, costing Illinois millions. Here’s how they did it.
A Tribune investigation reveals how Fireball exposed communities to contaminants.
Parking lots get hot and are bad for storm runoff. These groups are testing other options
Dozens of cities and other organizations with land have transitioned to lots made differently.
Are California’s lofty offshore-wind power ambitions on the rocks?
State energy officials vow to beat back headwinds from the Trump administration.
A decade after Standing Rock protests, contentious segment of Dakota Access oil pipeline gets OK
Hundreds were arrested during protests against the project in 2016 and 2017.
Atlantic hurricane season forecast to be milder than normal thanks to El Nino
The Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1 and ends November 30.
Companies join a deep-sea mining rush after Trump executive order, as regulators fast-track permits
At least nine companies are in talks with the government for access to seabed minerals.
Trump eases refrigerant rule in a bid to address surging grocery costs
Inflation is now outpacing wage gains as the war has kept oil and gasoline prices...
Fewer Southern California beaches make Heal the Bay’s annual ‘Honor Roll’ list
Heal the Bay's annual Beach Report Card shows trends on water quality ahead of busy...
Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?
There are simple ways to dispose of the most common plastics and make a difference.
San Francisco turns to AI to avoid collisions between ships and whales searching for food
WhaleSpotter scans whale blows and heat signatures up to 2 nautical miles away.
Kansas farmers hit hard by weather extremes and growing costs, wheat crop could be worst since 1972
Farmers are now debating if it is worth continuing with the wheat crop.
San Clemente will soon have a HeloPod with water ready to help combat wildfires
OCFA helicopters can quickly refill their water supply using the solar-powered HeloPod, which has 3,775...
Climate scientists update predictions, with 2015 goal no longer plausible
Scientists jettisoned worst- and best-case scenarios for global warming.
Video and satellite photos show Iran war oil spill on Persian Gulf island
It represents yet another sign of the ecological damage wrought by the war.
FACT FOCUS: Trump distorts recent revisions of scientific projections of global warming
The wind and solar power boom changed energy use and pollution scenarios.
Lake Tahoe boat tragedy: Victims chose not to put on life jackets as water began to fill vessel
Only two of 10 onboard survived. Their final desperate minutes are detailed in the police...
From trash to totes: An unusual ‘upcycling’ program using old banners and uniforms is LA Metro’s bag
Californians have a woeful record on recycling. But every effort can help. This one from...
Map: California’s biggest wildfire of the year burning in the Channel Islands
The island has been closed to visitors, and all non-fire staff were evacuated on Sunday,...
Scientists find climate change is reducing oxygen in rivers worldwide
Global warming is causing rivers to slowly lose oxygen, threatening fish and other lives.
Trump administration aims to roll back limits on toxic wastewater from coal-fired power plants
Coal and power industry trade associations cheered the EPA’s proposal.
Iran war energy shock drives interest in ethanol and other biofuels across hard-hit Asia
Most fossil fuel shipments through the now-closed Strait of Hormuz were Asia-bound.
California unveils a $1 billion rebate program for electric trucks
Rebates as high as $120,000 per truck will be available; but some criticize the effort...
Trump has hindered offshore wind while China and other countries invest heavily
Trump created roadblocks for offshore wind, stopping the industry’s growth in the U.S.
San Gabriel River, LA River will get trash interceptors to combat ocean and beach pollution
Could this technology finally be a solution for the plastic problem reaching the ocean, here...
Bald eagle hatchlings spotted in a Chicago park may be the city’s first for more than a century
Eagles are not uncommon sights in Chicago-area parks, but successful breeding was a surprise.
As drought worsens, Western states brace for wildfires, water shortages
Low snowpack threatens severe wildfires, water cutbacks for cities and farmers.
Invasive plant threatens livelihoods in Colombia’s largest coastal wetland
This fast-growing vegetation is choking fishing routes and clogging waterways.
Trump administration cancels rule that made conservation a ‘use’ of public lands
Industry groups and their allies in Congress strongly opposed the rule and lobbied against it.
The possibility of a ‘super’ El Niño is starting to make coastal California nervous
The temporary form of climate change has inflicted lots of damage over the years in...
Learn more about our oceans for Mother Ocean Day, May 9
Here's why scientists call the ocean the heart of the planet.
California, Nevada and Arizona announce temporary plan to save water from the Colorado River
The three states plan to save up to 1 million acre-feet of Colorado River water.
What to know about the predictions for a potentially record-breaking El Nino
An El Nino event is expected to develop from the middle of this year.
Despite gains combating deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon, forest degradation is a looming threat
The Amazon plays a crucial part in regulating the global climate by storing carbon dioxide.
Report: Facebook found to be ‘central public infrastructure’ for criminals selling endangered wild animals
Report cites 'loss of irreplaceable species such as elephants for their ivory, rhinos for their...
Scientists say don’t forget about plants. Climate change is endangering tens of thousands of species
Extinction in plants is often overlooked when compared with animals.
Air conditioning battery program for renters could help cities manage grid stress during heat waves
The devices, about the size of a microwave, charge when electricity demand is low.
Wind projects are stalled because the Pentagon isn’t completing its reviews, industry group says
More than 250 projects that could power millions of homes are pending in over 30...
Agency will move forward with plans to propose weakening some Biden-era PFAS limits, official says
Environmental groups argue the move weakens protections.
More than a media mogul, Ted Turner leaves behind a conservation legacy
His ranches in New Mexico, Montana, Nebraska and elsewhere have become living laboratories.
Planes and ships could run on kelp someday, but there are serious hurdles
Energy companies are hesitant to invest in large-scale aquaculture projects without demonstrated demand.
Study says trees counter half the world’s urban heating, but not in the places that need it most
Researchers found a global average of 0.27 degrees Fahrenheit of cooling.
Georgia officials knew chemicals from carpet mills were polluting local water. The people did not
The odorless, colorless chemicals that were in their tap water are in residents' blood.
Antarctica’s tourism boom raises concerns about contamination and disease
In 2024, more than 80,000 tourists touched down on the vast ice-cloaked continent.
A gold-fueled mining rush scars Brazil’s Amazon, spiking deforestation and mercury risks
Satellite imagery shows mining-related deforestation spreading rapidly.
California investigates Trump administration’s deal to end an offshore wind project
Trump administration spending nearly $2 billion to get energy companies to walk away from projects.
States across the wildfire-prone Western US are using AI for early detection
In Arizona, the state’s largest electric utility is installing AI-monitored cameras across its service region.
Nations preserve a plan to adopt a global fee on shipping emissions, but keep their options open
The delegates scheduled more meetings for the fall to keep working ahead of a vote.
Your climate impact doesn’t end when you die. More people are considering ‘greener’ death options
What's legal and available varies by country, state and province.
UC Irvine study reveals potential link between ‘forever chemicals’ and childhood leukemia
Prenatal exposure to PFAS correlates with later development of the most common form of childhood...
Goldspotted oak borer beetle is threatening oak trees across Southern California
Treating heavily infested oaks is important, writes Amy Tims, a land steward with Rivers &...
Here’s how to grow your own food with less water, even in a drought
Experts share tips about ways to reduce water use in your edible garden.
Solar ranch in Tennessee aims to prove grazing cattle under the panels is a farmland win-win
The hope is that the technology eventually will be adopted more broadly, officials said.
This year’s World Cup games could be sizzling. Here’s what’s being done to prepare for extreme heat
Scientists have warned that staging soccer tournaments in the summer is getting more dangerous.
Democrats investigate as Trump OKs almost $2 billion in taxpayer money to end offshore wind projects
Trump has gone all in on fossil fuels for generating electricity.
Environmental Protection Agency boss backs big budget cuts but Congress will get the final say
Democrats accuse the agency of abandoning its mission to protect the environment and public health.
California approves controversial $700 million Soda Mountain Solar Project near Baker
The massive solar and battery storage project is the second in state approved under a...
Trump lifts ban on mining near Boundary Waters, clearing way for Chilean company to seek permits
Environmentalists fear the move will create a precedent for wiping out protections for public lands.
Most sunscreens harm corals. Here’s what you can do
An estimated 25% of applied sunscreen washes off during water activities
Signs of El Niño? By-the-wind sailors wash up on shore in Hermosa Beach
The jelly-like creatures don’t swim; instead, they sail on the ocean’s surface. But they are...
Scores of Forest Service plans could be upended after Boundary Waters mining vote
The Congressional Review Act was used to overturn a management decision on Forest Service land.
The threat of light pollution puts the world’s darkest skies in the Atacama Desert at risk
Its darkness is one of the clearest windows to the universe.
California’s fight over pipeline tests state’s right to push back against Washington during war
Trump administration defied state officials to restart oil drilling off Santa Barbara coast.
Trump’s disdain for wind power creates political turbulence for Republicans in coastal Virginia
Trump has treated energy issues as another front in the nation's cultural clashes.
Heavy weekend rain slows 2 sprawling Georgia wildfires, even as new blazes start
Firefighters have been battling more than 150 other wildfires in Georgia and Florida alone.
Possums vs. pythons: How Florida’s only marsupial became a weapon against invasive snakes
Taking big breeder pythons out of native ecosystems is a victory for any Florida biologist.
Chernobyl’s radioactive landscape is a testament to nature’s resilience and survival spirit
Chernobyl remains too dangerous for humans. But the wildlife has moved back in.
A look back at the world’s worst nuclear power plant disaster
It's been 40 years since the explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
You might be surprised what the rarest pine tree in the U.S. is
These trees used to be called Soledad pines.
Georgia blaze shows how climate change has led to more wildfires in the East
So far this year, 2,802 square miles of the United States has burned in wildfires.
A tiny Arctic village in Alaska is trying to revive its polar bear tourism industry
Alaska native village leaders seek new rules to safely revive valuable polar bear tourism.
Sweden’s secondhand clothing swaps offer a trendy way to cut environmental waste
Last year, some 140,000 people took home more than 44,000 preowned items.
LA County dams and reservoirs captured 120 billion gallons of stormwater in the 2025-2026 storm season
In LA County, above average rainfall in the rainy season doesn't mean the water gets...
Offshore wind farms take shape along Rhode Island’s coast, even as Trump wants to stop them
Two of the five are fully operational and two are nearly done.
More countries are turning to nuclear power 40 years after the Chernobyl disaster
Over 400 nuclear reactors are operational in 31 countries.
Debris from Hurricane Helene is helping fuel Georgia’s wildfires
Blustery winds also are helping ignite and expand the fires in Georgia and Florida.
Water to surge into drought-depleted Lake Powell but at costs elsewhere
A decades-long drought has Lake Powell at just 23% capacity.
New study finds ‘alarming’ high flood risk for 17 million Americans on Atlantic and Gulf coasts
Study has what is likely the most comprehensive model of coastal cities’ flood risk.
Exploring barefoot trails on 2 continents as a way to connect with nature this Earth Day
Walking shoeless also may contribute to emotional well-being and overall foot health.
Massachusetts is dumping sewage into waterways. Grassroots organizations are fighting back
Approximately 700 U.S. communities face similar public health concerns.
Climate doom and gloom? Try laughing instead. Activists embrace joy in the fight to save Earth
Instead of being an “eco-pooper,” some fight for the climate with a smile.
Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations
The fires spread so quickly in one area that residents received no warnings or alerts.
Earth Day started as a US ‘teach-in’ 56 years ago. Now it’s a global event
Earth Day has its roots in growing concern over pollution in the 1960s.
Hegseth says climate change is ‘crap.’ The military is still bracing for it
Work previously described as confronting the climate threat is now ensuring “resilience” and “readiness.”
Federal judge strikes down some Trump administration actions that have slowed clean energy projects
Coalition of regional wind and solar developers sued Burgum and other federal officials in December.
Renewable energies overtook global electricity demand last year, led by solar growth in China, India
It’s promising news for a world embattled by climate change.
Consumers are lost at sea as seafood sustainability grows more complex
It's all pretty confusing for consumers trying to buy sustainably at the fish counter.
As the planet warms, scientists burn homes to figure out how to best protect them in wildfires
They have set fire to 13 houses because scientists need to burn to learn.