Environment

LA Waterkeeper advocates for clean waterways in Southern California. Stephanie Olmo reports for the NBC4 News

A new study estimates that the world’s biggest corporations have caused $28 trillion in climate damage.

Arborists are hoping to transform vacant land on Detroit’s eastside by planting giant sequoias, the world’s largest trees.

You’re about to go on vacation and must decide how to get there. What method of travel contributes the most greenhouse gas emissions? Test yourself.

The annual event “shines a light” — not really, but you get us — on low-lit locations we adore.

Nutritionist Ashley Hawk shares some great zero-waste snacks that are creative, healthy and delicious. Her recipes embrace zero-waste cooking, a trend that’s both eco-friendly and flavorful. Instead of tossing scraps, cooks are finding creative ways to use every part of their ingredients.

California’s ban on Styrofoam will now be enforced after the plastic industry failed to show a 25% recycling rate of the material last year.

The SS United States will become the world’s largest artificial reef once it reaches its final resting place off Florida’s Gulf Coast.

It’s peak tulip time in La Cañada Flintridge. Repeat: Peak tulip time has begun.

The Environmental Protection Agency said it has terminated grant agreements worth $20 billion issued by the Biden administration under a so-called green bank to finance climate-friendly projects.

The decision is the latest in which conservative justices have reined in pollution control efforts.

A new study in Nature Communications shows that the so-called Red Planet’s color comes from a water-rich mineral called ferrihydrite.

The Environmental Protection Agency grants two requests from California to enforce strict standards for vehicle emissions. But they might be short-lived.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has released a new plan to protect the state’s iconic Joshua trees, which are imperiled by wildfires, human development and climate change.

New research shows the vast majority of Gen Z and Millennials are worried about climate change. National climate reporter Chase Cain talked with mental health experts about ways to cope with the difficult emotions.

Leading environmental advocacy organizations say a second Trump term is something they’ve been preparing for, and they’re ready to litigate.

Replay Workshop, a recycling company in Minnesota, is taking care of election lawn signs as a way to reduce their impact on the land field.

The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think-tank, takes aim at climate change across the federal government in its Project 2025 policy proposals. The 922 page document targets the National Weather Service, NOAA, the EPA, and FEMA among many other federal agencies. National climate reporter Chase Cain explains the implications.

California Live’s Jobeth Devera meets bonsai expert Jonas Dupuich to get a beginner’s guide to the wonders of the age-old art that brings the grandeur of nature into the palm of your hand. Jonas’ bonsai trees have been selected for display in local and regional exhibits, including the US National Bonsai Exhibition.

California is suing ExxonMobil for allegedly deceiving the public for half a century by promising that recycling would address the global plastics pollution crisis. His office filed a lawsuit Monday. It’s separate from a complaint filed by nonprofit environmental organizations. ExxonMobil is one of the world’s largest producers of plastics. The lawsuits allege the company misled the public through statements...