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Environment

A sickened sea lion being cared for at the Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro inverts its neck up toward the sky.

Sick sea life care drains Marine Mammal Care Center funds

The Marine Mammal Care Center is approaching it's average annual animal care count, just a few months into 2025.

2:57

San Pedro13 hours ago

(Spectrum News/Bree Steffen)

San Diego County earthquake shakes people, animals

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake shook things up Monday morning, with Julian near the epicenter.

3:06

San Diego1 day ago

(Photo courtesy of USC Dornsife)

USC offers free soil testing for fire-impacted residents

Lead levels are a concern for the Altadena and Pacific Palisades communities after the January wildfires.

4:32

Los Angeles1 day ago

Waves roll past the Huntington Beach Pier, epicenter of the city’s beach culture, in Huntington Beach, Ca. on February 22rd, 2024. (Photo by Rick Loomis for The Washington Post)

Dead gray whale washes up in Huntington Beach

Personnel from the Pacific Marine Mammal Center in Laguna Beach responded early Saturday to perform a necropsy.

Los Angeles3 days ago

(Spectrum News/Zarina Khairzada)

Soil testing finds elevated lead levels in Eaton Fire burn area

Soil samples collected from properties downwind of the Eaton Fire burn area contained elevated levels of lead, above health screening thresholds.

Los Angeles4 days ago

Tugboats assist a container ship as it prepares to dock at the Manila International Container Terminal at the Philippine capital April 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila, File)

Major nations agree on first-ever global tax on greenhouse gases with plan that targets shipping

Members of the International Maritime Organization — with the U.S. noticeably absent — reached the agreement which will become effective by 2028.

International4 days ago

(Courtesy of Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park)

Changes could be coming to a federal rule that helped clear air over America's most beloved parks

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said in March the regional haze rule is among dozens of landmark environmental regulations the agency plans to roll back.

Nationwide5 days ago

Trump signs executive order allowing showerheads to flow freely

Trump signs executive order to let showerheads flow freely

Trump complained about having to stand in a shower for 15 minutes for his hair to get wet.

Nationwide6 days ago

An aerial view shows the devastation from the Palisades Fire on beachfront homes Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 in Malibu, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

LA County officials lift Ocean Water Advisory for fire-impacted beaches

The advisory was lifted from Las Flores State Beach to Santa Monica State Beach because of the January wildfires, officials said.

El Segundo6 days ago

President Donald Trump signs an executive order during an event in the East Room of the White House, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump signs orders to boost declining coal industry

Trump signed the orders in a formal ceremony in the East Room surrounded by coal miners sporting hard hats, lawmakers and members of his team.

Washington, D.C.1 week ago

(Spectrum News/Tara Lynn Wagner)

Plans to plant 19,000 trees across SoCal uprooted due to loss of federal funding

TreePeople had to pause about $14 million worth of projects.

2:39

El Monte1 week ago

A sign marking the location of the TransCanada Keystone underground oil pipeline, running under farmland belonging to Wayne Wilcox, is shown Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, in Moberly, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Keystone oil pipeline shut down after rupture in rural North Dakota

The cause of the rupture and the volume of crude oil spilled were not immediately unclear.

North Dakota1 week ago

Program Naturalist Teresa Garcia teaches third graders seated in the wilderness at Santiago Oaks Regional Park. Program Naturalist Teresa Garcia teaches third graders seated in the wilderness at Santiago Oaks Regional Park.

Students in OC have been getting 'Inside the Outdoors' for decades

The program provides environmental educational experiences in the great outdoors that combine classroom and hands-on learning.

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Orange1 week ago

File photo of a bicyclist wearing a face mask and riding past The Queen Mary hotel on May 11, 2020, in Long Beach, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Whale spotted near Long Beach waters discovered dead

The whale was discovered dead Sunday morning, and the NOAA was examining the body for potential injuries or illnesses, according to media reports.

Long Beach1 week ago

Matthew Rose-Stark herds his cattle at Keystone Land and Livestock ranch

Greener pastures: The future of cattle farming

Cattle and dairy cows will play a role in people's diets for years to come. Researchers look at way to reduce their carbon footprint.

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Sacramento1 week ago

(Spectrum News/Sarah Pilla)

Kelp Ark creates a genetic blueprint to save kelp species from Palisades Fire

After the fires, kelp was at risk from the runoff and pollution, but genetic researchers came to preserve these species for future restoration.

4:39

Los Angeles1 week ago

USDA announces policy to begin logging national forests

USDA announces policy to begin logging national forests

The agriculture secretary said there is a national forest emergency.

Nationwide1 week ago

illegal dumping

Major trash haulers accused of illegal dumping at a dozen Southern California sites: Investigation

Illegal dumping is turning Antelope Valley’s landscape into makeshift dump sites, raising environmental concerns.

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Los Angeles1 week ago

(Friends of Big Bear Valley)

Big Bear eagle chicks officially named Sunny and Gizmo

Big Bear Elementary School students chose Sunny and Gizmo as the names of the eaglets.

Los Angeles1 week ago

The Colorado River in the upper River Basin is pictured on May 29, 2021, in Lees Ferry, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

UCLA report: Western states fall short in wastewater recycling efforts

Only 26% of treated municipal wastewater is recycled by the seven states that rely on the Colorado River.

Los Angeles1 week ago

An aerial view shows the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing over the 101 Freeway in Agoura Hills, Calif., Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. The project is scheduled to be completed in 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Crews lay 1st layers of soil for Agoura Hills wildlife crossing

Work on the crossing began on Earth Day 2022 and is scheduled to be completed in 2026.

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Los Angeles2 weeks ago

(Spectrum News/Vania Patino)

Residents impacted by Chiquita landfill head to Sacramento demanding stricter regulations

The California Air Resources Board is currently considering updates to its 15-year-old landfill emissions standards.

2:48

Los Angeles2 weeks ago

(Kenneth James/California Department of Water Resources via AP, file)

California's water reservoirs on track as winter storms may boost snowpack

Nearly all of the state’s reservoirs are above their historic capacity.

California2 weeks ago

Episode 15 (Photo courtesy of the USGS webcams)

Kilauea's 15th episode ends after some lava fountains reaching 1,000 feet high

Fountain heights were higher in episode 15 than in previous episodes.

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park2 weeks ago

(Ariana Gastelum/International Bird Rescue via AP)

Dozens of bird eggs and chicks rescued from wind-damaged eucalyptus tree in Marina del Rey

Staff at the International Bird Rescue’s Los Angeles Wildlife Center have been working around the clock to care for the 47 eggs and 12 chicks.

Marina del Rey3 weeks ago

More than a thousand jobs could be on the chopping block at the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Research and Development.

Potential EPA cuts could have big impact at N.C. campus

More than a thousand jobs could be on the chopping block at the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Research and Development.

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Washington, D.C.3 weeks ago

A cluster of oysters is held up by hands wearing black colored gloves. (Spectrum News/Jo Kwon)

Researcher says water temperature key to managing virus in oysters

A marine biologist says a herpes virus in farmed oysters in warmer waters can kill the mollusk within days.

2:47

San Diego3 weeks ago

Firefighters water down a home after the Eaton Fire burns in Altadena, Calif., Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Nic Coury)

Altadena residents work to save trees following Eaton Fire

Stephanie Landregan from the group Altadena Green joined "Your Morning" to discuss.

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El Segundo3 weeks ago

(AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Recent rains boost stormwater capture in LA County

The unusually dry winter underscores the need for continued investments in stormwater management and water conservation, Supervisor Horvath said.

Los Angeles3 weeks ago

Jury finds Greenpeace liable for defamation and other claims

Jury finds Greenpeace must pay hundreds of millions in case over Dakota Access protest activities

Dallas-based Energy Transfer and its subsidiary Dakota Access alleged defamation, trespass, nuisance, civil conspiracy and other claims.

Nationwide3 weeks ago

Industry groups urge Congress to end California ability to set vehicle emissions standards

Industry groups ask Congress to end California vehicle emission rules

The group argue rules requiring the production of more electric vehicles will harm the U.S. economy and threaten national security.

Nationwide4 weeks ago

Scientists from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego ride out in the ocean off La Jolla's coast. (Spectrum News/Jo Kwon)

Scientists turn to the sea to find new resources for potential drug development

Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UCSD researchers have helped discover a new technique to grab microbes from the ocean.

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La Jolla4 weeks ago

(Spectrum News/Bree Steffen)

SeaWorld's new Jewels of the Sea exhibit highlights beauty, importance of jellyfish

A first of its kind at any SeaWorld park, the Jewels of the Sea exhibit is an all-new immersive aquarium diving into the mysterious world of jellies.

2:30

San Diego4 weeks ago

Clouds float above part of Chuckwalla National Monument, between Joshua Tree National Park and the Arizona border. (Los Angeles Times/Tyrone Beason)

Reports: Trump wants to rescind Chuckwalla National Monument

President Joe Biden declared the national monument before leaving office in January, protecting 624,270 acres of desert habitat.

Los Angeles1 month ago

(Spectrum News/Genevieve Glass)

Activists push for stronger cleanup measures as Palisades Fire debris lingers on beaches

Activists push for stronger cleanup measures as Palisades Fire debris lingers on beaches.

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Los Angeles1 month ago

Workers clear a tree after it fell on a street during a storm Thursday in Pico Rivera, Calif. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Storm brings flooding, power outages and rare tornado to SoCal

A strong storm system moved through the Southland early Thursday amid evacuation warnings and fears of debris flows.

Los Angeles1 month ago

(Spectrum News)

NWS confirms early-morning tornado in Pico Rivera

It developed around 3:15 a.m. Thursday.

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Pico Rivera1 month ago

(Photo courtesy of the Ocean Conservancy)

West Coast is now foam foodware free, thanks to bans in California, Washington and Oregon

California’s ban on plastic foam foodware went into effect at the beginning of the year.

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San Diego1 month ago

Storm clouds gather over Santa Monica Bay off Manhattan Beach, Calif., Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020. (AP Photo/John Antczak)

Beachgoers advised to avoid ocean water as storm hits

Swimmers and surfers should avoid water contact during, and for at least 72 hours after, rainfall, especially near storm drains, creeks and rivers.

El Segundo1 month ago

(Spectrum News/Sarah Pilla)

Ocean water quality testing continues; scientists await results from fire pollutants after 1st flush

Scientists have been testing water quality since January, hoping to understand the impact of the Palisades Fire on our coastal waters.

4:07

El Segundo1 month ago

The Jeffrey Energy Center coal-fired power plant operates near Emmett, Kan., Jan. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

EPA head says he'll roll back dozens of environmental regulations, including rules on climate change

They also include rules on pollution from coal-fired power plants.

Washington, D.C.1 month ago

A sweeper cleans as smog envelops the area and reduces visibility in Lahore, Pakistan, Jan. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary, File)

Majority of the world's population breathes dirty air, report says

Los Angeles ranked as the most polluted city in the United States.

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International1 month ago

Rep. Mike Levin, D-Calif., speaks ahead of President Joe Biden at a campaign event in support Levin, Nov. 3, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Levin demands answers following Trump's water releases amid LA-area wildfires

Rep. Mike Levin's letter, which was issued Tuesday, gives the secretaries 10 days to respond.

Washington1 month ago

Solar power installations accounted for 66% of new electricity capacity in 2024

Solar industry added 21% more capacity in 2024, report says

Texas, California and Florida added the most new solar capacity.

Nationwide1 month ago

The view from a resident's home facing the Chiquita Canyon Landfill.

Barger calls for health update related to Chiquita Canyon Landfill

Barger urged USC Cancer Surveillance Program officials to analyze potential cancer clusters in the communities surrounding the landfill.

Los Angeles1 month ago

Eric Oliver inspects an unhealthy beehive. (Spectrum News/Jamie Kennedy)

Critical honeybee populations are being wiped out; cause is mystifying beekeepers

It comes at the busiest time of the year for commercial beekeepers.

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Sacramento1 month ago

(Friends of Big Bear Valley)

3rd eaglet hatches for famous bald eagle Big Bear couple Jackie and Shadow

The third chick hatched at 6:13 a.m. Saturday officially bringing the eagles to a family of five in the nest all together.

Los Angeles1 month ago

The first load of nuclear waste arrives in Carlsbad, N.M., on March 26, 1999. (AP Photo/Thomas Herbert, File)

The Supreme Court confronts a national headache: What to do with the growing pile of nuclear waste

The Supreme Court will hear arguments in a fight over plans to store nuclear waste at sites in rural Texas and New Mexico

Texas1 month ago

Channel Island Marine & Rescue Institute volunteers working alongside Vandenberg personnel collect a urine sample from a beached sea lion to perform rapid testing and confirm for domoic acid ingestion on Surf Beach at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 29, 2024. CIMWI conducts research on the causes of illness and injury to marine mammals to positively impact conservation and the health of the environment. All activities were carried out under the Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program permit (#18786). Domoic acid poisoning in marine animals is a result of the consumption of prey contaminated by toxic algal blooms, which are increasingly driven by climate change and disruptions to the marine ecosystem. Symptoms in affected animals include disorientation, seizures, and death, often causing them to become stranded onshore. Efforts to address this issue at Vandenberg Space Force Base involves testing marine life for toxins as well as rescuing and rehabilitating affected animals across the installation. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

Number of sea lions sickened by toxic algae grows; public warned to stay clear

According to the Marine Mammal Care Center, the number of sea lions affected by the domoic acid toxicosis has more than tripled over the last week.

Malibu1 month ago

EDF sues EPA over endangerment finding

Environmental Defense Fund sues EPA over greenhouse gas emissions reversal

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin recommended the finding that greenhouse gas emissions threaten public health be terminated.

Nationwide1 month ago