California legislation would allow victims to sue oil and gas companies over disasters
California lawmakers propose legislation that could allow vicims of the devastating Southern California wildfires to sue oil and gas companies.
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Another casualty of a bone-dry winter: LA won’t take less water from Mono Lake
L.A. had planned to take substantially less from the iconic Eastern Sierra lake this winter. The decision is a blow to ...
The Chronicle of Philanthropy1d
The Foundation Providing Quick Disaster Relief in L.A. and Beyond
The Emergency Assistance Foundation is a one-trick pony. It administers grants for corporations that do not want to run a tax ...
ConsumerAffairs1d
What to do if you can’t afford homeowners’ insurance or don’t get renewed?
Homeowners’ insurance has become increasingly difficult to afford and harder to get in California and some other states ...
Trump falsely claims military restored water to California
No water supply from the Pacific Northwest connects into California's systems, contrary to claims from US President Donald ...
Artificial intelligence is bringing nuclear power back from the dead — maybe even in California
Big tech energy needs, including for artificial intelligence, has elected officials giving nuclear power a serious reexamination ...
Smithsonian Magazine2d
How A.I. Can Help Humans Battle Wildfires, From Advanced Camera Systems to Forecasting Models
A variety of new technologies aim to improve wildfire detection and help map the spread of blazes Embers from the Eaton Fire ...
MWD board fires general manager after closed-door session
LOS ANGELES — The board of directors of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, which manages water ...
Yale Daily News2d
Climate change and mismanagement are altering California’s livelihood
In early January 2025, just a week after New Year, furious 80 mph Santa Ana winds swept through SoCal. The winds are natural, occurring when cool, pressurized desert air heats and picks up speed as it ...
Inside Climate News2d
Global Warming Set the Stage for Los Angeles Fires
A new attribution analysis found that climate heating caused by burning fossil fuels significantly increased the likelihood ...
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California’s policies drive up residents’ energy costs, but experts say impacts go nationwide
Much of the U.S. military guarding the U.S. West Coast and Hawaii relies heavily on petroleum products from California’s refineries, which operate on razor thin profit margins. The state's ...
Climate change ignited LA’s wildfire risk — these startups want to extinguish it
Extreme weather conditions will be more common, according to the study, adding fresh urgency to a burgeoning group of climate ...