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.