Anglers cheer, environmentalists jeer — and rare lobster appears — as fishing ban in Laguna Beach fails
Commissioner said the closure would have had "serious ramifications on the lobster fishery out of...
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West Virginia investigates climate, environmental groups over alleged ‘deceptive’ acts
Critics argue the investigation is frivolous and could chill protected political expression.
At Cadillac Mountain, a missing Wabanaki marker and the fight over what national parks should tell
The Trump administration has removed signs from national parks across the country.
Almost all coral reef ecosystems face risk of collapse in 50 years, study warns
96% of shallow-water reef systems are already critically endangered and could collapse by 2075.
Authorities turn to ‘cloud seeding’ to make it rain in drought-ravaged Honduras
The hope is to counteract the effects of El Niño.
A ‘Treasury of Ice’ goes on show, revealing relics as Swiss glaciers rapidly melt
The exhibit shows relics, like an ancient bow, a cow skull and ski equipment.
UK government approves a natural gas project off Scotland despite environmental concerns
Leaders say this will enhance the country's energy security.
Reduce, reuse, recycle snow? That’s one way Aspen hopes to save ski season from climate change.
Crews at Buttermilk and Snowmass covered snow with specialty blankets last spring and it lasted...
US is a big reason for the world losing ground in the fight against climate change, UN report says
Experts fault the U.S. for dramatically increased emissions when other nations were cutting.
More than 1,000 birds reported killed or injured in building collisions in Chicago area over the weekend
Advocates say the devastating toll during fall migration highlights the urgent need for an ordinance...
As ocean threatens Crystal Cove cottages, sea level rise reality becomes crystal clear
Visitors were evacuated when swell and high tides neared the recently cottages, with overnight stays...
Can larger batteries safely power residential buildings? A project in New York aims to show how
Large batteries are an important step toward replacing fossil fuels, experts say.
Marine life dramatically declined in Gulf of Mexico in years after BP oil spill, study finds
Study shows fish populations dropped by about 60%, while krill plummeted 72%.
Bringing more beavers to watersheds is a powerful drought-fighting tool, experts say
Beaver dams help ecosystems become more resilient to climate change.
Embattled Havasu Water Co. ordered into receivership
Troubled utility serving a small Mojave Desert community faces mounting legal problems amid owner's resistance...
Brazil says Amazon deforestation fell to the lowest level since 1988
This marks a significant reversal from the surge under former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Nepal’s devastating flood exposes the risks of resettling disaster survivors
Many people in Nepal have been displaced, only to face new risks in temporary settlements.
Heat, scarce snow melting away Slovenia’s Alpine glaciers. One is still standing
The remaining one is shrinking irreversibly.
Fundraising to protect oceans, forests and other key nature sites falling short ahead of UN summit
'We’re not moving fast enough,' one official said.
US is reviving shuttered nuclear plants to meet growing electricity demand and to power data centers
The Department of Energy is lending as much as $4.4 billion to restart power plants.
Microplastics trigger inflammation linked to disease and death. Now scientists appear to have discovered why.
The study comes amid increasing concerns about plastic pollution in the Great Lakes.
‘We are seen as disposable’: Rural residents fight a proposed gas pipeline
They argue the pipeline would pose an environmental threat to wells used for drinking water.
A few quick tips to prepare for an earthquake
Here's how much the San Andreas Fault moves on average per year
US winter is likely to be wetter and warmer, forecasters say. If you want more snow, look south
El Niño is likely to shift weather patterns to bring more moisture and higher temperatures.
Study says global warming did more than El Niño to turbocharge Hurricane Polo
Climate change added about 6 mph to its already top-of-the-chart wind.
Gavin Newsom, Arnold Schwarzenegger tout California’s role as a climate leader
The current and former governors appeared at a fireside chat in Long Beach, recognizing the...
From climate-driven disasters to Rohingya refugee camps, solar kits help keep the lights on
Solar kits are portable and independent of traditional grids, making them invaluable in emergencies.
Iowa faces a reckoning over water quality and cancer rates in midterm campaigns
These topics have typically been politically sensitive due to Iowa's powerful agricultural industry.
As family farms decline and the climate heats up, farmers weigh what to do with their land
Millions of farmland acres around the country are expected to change hands in the next...
In a drier world, some infectious diseases are unexpectedly thriving
According to a UN report, 77 percent of the world is drier than it was...
Trawl fishing catches huge amounts of seafood. It also devastates the seafloor
Trawling is a fishing method using large nets to catch fish and shellfish in bulk.
The fish behind America’s fish sticks is fueling a fight over trawling in Alaska
The nets that catch pollock catch other marine life, too.
Desalination project near Doheny State Beach gets changes approved, timeline pushed back
Details about the layout, financials and timeline of the project were discussed by South County...
Buckwheat growers hope new markets can help it reach more tables
Buckwheat has been used in an alternative milk and is popular among people with celiac...
Interpol crackdown on illegal mining, logging and wildlife trafficking leads to 233 arrests
The operation uncovered links between Amazon deforestation and companies across continents.
Trading pesticides for steam: Northern California county tests safer berry farming
The county Agricultural Commissioner’s Office has partnered with Salinas company High Degree to test out...
States OK solar panels for balconies. Safety guidelines haven’t caught up
Backers see a future in which these solar panels could ease strain on the electrical...
Austin Beutner is the latest to sue Chubb over smoke-damaged Pacific Palisades home
Family paid millions of dollars over the years for insurance, but alleges Chubb used unqualified...
Solar power helps Amazon communities ditch diesel and prepare for El Niño drought
Before solar power arrived, Nova Sociedade relied on diesel generators for basic electricity.
The U.S. Supreme Court will open its term with Boulder’s climate lawsuit. Here’s how it could affect similar cases.
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments about whether Boulder can sue two oil and...
Supreme Court weighs local governments’ climate change lawsuits against oil and gas companies
The court's decision could impact similar cases across the country.
Budding food scrap pickup services across the US want your coffee grounds and eggshells
Companies and organizations are removing one of the biggest barriers to composting.
The overwhelming problem of plastic
From flax that can be used in clothing and cars to robotic skimmers to stricter...
Warnings, dam cleanouts, ‘preparing for the worst,’ if El Niño sends storms to Eaton fire burn zone
Look out: What can El Nino-aided storms expected this rainy season do to Altadena, Pasadena,...
You might be surprised by how many birds of prey there are in Southern California
Do you know what type of bird is called a "murder parrot?"
Scientists search for answers as baby whales wash up dead in Argentina
An unusually high number of baby whales are washing up dead along the Patagonian coast.
Environmental groups sue Trump administration over eased vehicle fuel economy rules
On Monday, Trump lowered CAFE standards for new vehicles.
Indonesian villagers on Borneo struggle for water as El Niño intensifies peatland fires
Residents of Borneo are enduring a severe water crisis after three months without rain.
Future of Amazon rainforest policies at stake in Brazilian presidential election
Experts warn a Bolsonaro victory could reverse deforestation-control policies.
Households will pay more for energy because of federal policy changes, think tank says
Electricity bills are already rising faster than inflation in much of the U.S.
Earth’s driest desert is covered in wildflowers right now
Chile's Atacama Desert is blossoming due to heavy rains from El Niño.
States and cities sue over Trump’s EPA eliminating rule that limits emissions from power plants
They argue gutting the protections will set U.S. back decades and worsen the climate crisis.
Wind turbine taller than the Eiffel Tower aims to boost German electricity production
The prototype reached its full height this week and is due to be inaugurated in...
Heat-trapping gas once frozen in Arctic ground is slowly leaking and warming the planet
The Arctic is warming four times faster than the rest of the world.
Aquarium of the Pacific cares for hundreds of tadpoles until they’re ready for the wild
At the aquarium's frog nursery, hundreds of critically endangered mountain yellow-legged frogs and tadpoles live...
Pandora opens $150 million Vietnam jewelry factory powered by renewable energy
The facility will also use 100% recycled gold and silver.
Monitoring the burrowing owl in its habitat near El Centro
Seeing eight burrowing owls that day transformed a routine visit into something so much more,...
Swiss glaciers lose over 5% of ice volume in 2026 as heat waves, low winter snow accelerate thaw
The report highlights concerns about global warming’s impact on Europe, the fastest-warming continent.
As heat becomes more extreme, inmates are increasingly threatened by rising temperatures
People who are incarcerated are among the most vulnerable to heat-related illnesses and death.
The world’s largest oat milk producer has joined an unusual climate journalism campaign
The effort treads a fine line between advocacy and reporting.
Tropical orcas make rare showing off Orange County’s coast
The Eastern Tropical Pacific orcas were spotted about 5 miles off Dana Point, heading north...
Gentle giant Backpack declared winner of Alaska’s Fat Bear Week
Fat Bear Week started in 2014 as a way to inform people about brown bears.
Millions who need flood insurance the most don’t have it as flawed federal program raises prices
This downward trend collides with the rising risk of flooding across many areas.
MLB considers Grand Teton National Park for baseball game site, prompting concern
MLB hosted games in unique locations before, like the Iowa cornfields from "Field of Dreams."
What is a Kelvin wave, what does it have to do with El Niño, and should we be worried?
The warm-water anomaly is expected to show up any time now and could add to...
Residents near Maui wildfires show elevated metals linked to impacted lung health, study says
Study suggests the impact from major wildfires has lasting impacts beyond immediate exposure.
Work begins near Joshua Tree National Park to guide design of wildlife crossings
Wildlife researchers have begun collecting data on bighorn sheep along State Route 62 to help...
Trump administration lowers fuel economy standards, critics say at a significant environmental cost
Fuel economy requirements set out how far new vehicles need to travel on a gallon...
Laguna Bluebelt, San Juan Capistrano Equestrian Center honored at OC Coastkeeper’s ‘Toast of the Coast’
In its 27-year history, Coastkeeper has awarded numerous organizations, individuals, and businesses for their efforts...
Here are some dates that could be very destructive with high tides and El Niño in California
Here's how much rain a very strong El Niño could bring to several regions of...
In race to reach 50% zero-emission buses by Olympics, Metro will buy 220 e-buses, options for more
WIth the agreement to buy 220 electric buses, Metro is rushing to reach at least...
Nests of two olive ridley sea turtles with combined 200+ eggs have been moved to Aquarium of Pacific
Concerned that heavy surf and higher tides expected starting this weekend could wash the eggs...
Former VP Al Gore: A clean Earth is within world’s grasp even as climate dangers accelerate
He sees 2026 as a potential turning point.
How one factory is surviving America’s solar policy whiplash
The short-term outlook is complicated for those buying solar panels, too.
New firefighting fund launches but funding gap remains as wildfires worsen worldwide
As the fund launched, wildfires spread across the Amazon during the peak of dry season.
Scottsdale’s water recycling program hits election-year backlash
The city says the candidates' allegations ignore science.
Climate disasters are growing. So are cuts to programs that prepare for them
Aid cuts have weakened disaster monitoring in the Himalayas, affecting programs like SERVIR-Hindu Kush Himalaya.
This year’s El Nino-driven heat could cause nearly half a million more deaths, group says
The group warns that poorer countries will bear the heaviest toll.
A third beluga whale rescued from Canada has died at Chicago aquarium
In a blog post, Shedd staff said that Osiris, a 26-year-old female beluga, had been...
Worsening El Nino threatens Asia with drought, potentially raising food prices globally
Southeast Asia is one of the world’s most climate vulnerable regions.
Newport Beach gets emergency permit to get sand on beaches
While the sand will be put in West Newport and not the Wedge, city officials...
Judge won’t block Trump administration from giving SpaceX acres of wildlife refuge in land swap
Environmental groups vowed to continue their legal challenge.
Fearing worst-ever El Niño, Newsom declares state of emergency in advance
Local officials and agencies are preparing for what could become the strongest El Niño event...
There’s an easy way to get rid of all the reusable bags piling up in your home
It's easy to accumulate too many, from freebies at events to giveaways at the grocery...
St. Mary’s Glacier melted away. Will Colorado’s iconic snowfield ever return?
The snowfield to completely melted for the first time in at least 100 years.
Tiny wild cat newly identified as a species draws curious visitors in Bolivia
The cat weighs just 3 pounds and is smaller than the average house cat.
Climate Week talks balance hope for clean energy against uncertainty over artificial intelligence
The toll from summer's heat waves, wildfires and Nepal's catastrophic flood are also pressing issues.
Coastal Cleanup a chance to give back, and get ahead of El Nino storms
This year's event had an extra concern as strong winter storms are expected to wash...
A humpback whale was spotted in a California river, 60 miles from its Pacific Ocean home
A fisherman saw the whale surfacing on Wednesday while he was fishing from a boat.
Climate change may have contributed to a quarter of ER visits for heat-related illness from 2018-25, study finds
Heat-related illness is on the rise across the United States.
Judge rules EPA illegally terminated $7 billion solar program intended to help poorer Americans
The EPA rescinded the Solar for All funds in August 2025.
How Africa’s biggest cities are grappling with mounting waste and shrinking space
Experts say the proliferation of waste has outpaced the investment in infrastructure.
Beach Road tries to recover following heavy surf; more emergency repairs cause worry over lasting coastal impacts
Drop boulders, rocks and build concrete walls to protect infrastructure like homes, rail lines, roads...
Trump administration begins building border wall in Texas’ Big Bend region
Many groups oppose the construction, arguing region isn't high-traffic zone for illegal immigration.
Scientists hope deeper-rooted soybeans can withstand climate extremes and store more carbon
During droughts, they hope the roots will allow plants to access water below the top...
Britain’s Prince William reveals finalists for Earthshot environmental prize
The prize awards $1.34 million to winners in five categories.
Proposal could bring more roads to forests in OC, LA, San Bernardino and Riverside counties
The Trump administration wants to end the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which blocks road building...
Powerful El Niño could shake up the ocean population near Southern California shores
Unusual marine visitors are already being spotted include hammerhead sharks off Los Angeles, Orange and...
Killing endangered wildlife is legal if they aren’t the target, new Trump rule says
“This cuts against the entire history of the Endangered Species Act.”
The Iran war is driving clean energy development. It’s not enough to help the planet, yet
Experts said it will take more time for new policies to show results.
