As gas prices soared in California last month, Irvine resident Marc Tan realized his Mercedes SUV was getting too expensive to refuel. He decided to save money at the pump …
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L.A. Mayor Karen Bass has released a new plan setting goals for the city to combat climate change and adapt to a warmer future. Bass’ Climate Action Plan calls for …
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Striking before-and-after images show extent of California’s snow drought
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAs California experiences its second-worst snow drought in 50 years, new images show a stark comparison with last year’s snow levels. This year, the Sierra snowpack peaked on Feb. 25. …
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L.A. fires don’t just cause homelessness — they make it worse, new research finds
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFour recently published UCLA-led studies draw a direct line between climate disasters, housing instability and homelessness, with researchers pointing to the 2025 Los Angeles County wildfires as one of the …
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An extreme marine heat wave is simmering the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California, and experts are warning that it could affect coastal weather and ecosystems for months. The …
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Delta quietly removes its net-zero 2030 goal as airlines worldwide abandon climate promises
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDelta Air Lines Inc. quietly scrubbed a pair of key environmental targets from its sustainability web page late last week. The Atlanta-based carrier deleted its pledge to use sustainable aviation …
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Environmental groups urge California to track methane from reservoirs
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesMethane, the second-biggest contributor to climate change, is spewing into the atmosphere from the oil and gas industry, landfills and dairy farms. It’s also coming from another lesser-known source: reservoirs. …
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Lucid Group Inc. named a new chief executive and announced $750 million of fresh investment from its two biggest backers as the electric-car maker looks to shore up operations at …
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Severe storms accompanied by tornadoes damage communities from the Plains to the Midwest
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesOTTAWA, Kan. — A day after severe storms damaged communities in the Plains and the Midwest, forecasters warned that storms could bring giant hail, tornadoes and severe wind gusts to the regions …
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How the Iran war is rewarding China’s bet on electric cars and solar power
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesHONG KONG — China is poised to benefit from the Iran war as global energy disruptions accelerate a shift away from fossil fuels and toward clean technology and renewable power, industries that …