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José Orozco Pelico: Latino Communities Are Missing Out on Clean Energy Savings José Orozco Pelico: Latino Communities Are Missing Out on Clean Energy Savings
California September 18, 2025

José Orozco Pelico: Latino Communities Are Missing Out on Clean Energy Savings

For José Orozco Pelico, the situation is clear: the Latino community is ... more

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Newsom Ends Legislative Session with Landmark Climate and Energy Reforms Newsom Ends Legislative Session with Landmark Climate and Energy Reforms
Climate Change September 16, 2025

Newsom Ends Legislative Session with Landmark Climate and Energy Reforms

Gov. Gavin Newsom closed out the legislative year with one of the ... more

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Metrolink Unveils First-Ever Zero-Emission Train on Arrow Line in San Bernardino Metrolink Unveils First-Ever Zero-Emission Train on Arrow Line in San Bernardino
California September 15, 2025

Metrolink Unveils First-Ever Zero-Emission Train on Arrow Line in San Bernardino

The nation's first hydrogen-powered, zero-emission train rolled out of downtown San Bernardino ... more

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This California Solar Project Shows What’s Possible — So Why Aren’t There More? This California Solar Project Shows What’s Possible — So Why Aren’t There More?
California September 15, 2025

This California Solar Project Shows What’s Possible — So Why Aren’t There More?

“Why disturb land that has sacred value when we could just put ... more

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Los Angeles ranked nation’s smoggiest city Los Angeles ranked nation’s smoggiest city
Climate Change April 28, 2025

Los Angeles ranked nation’s smoggiest city

The Los Angeles-Long Beach area ranked as the nation's smoggiest region in ... more

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The vital role of climate and weather science The vital role of climate and weather science
Climate Change March 7, 2025

The vital role of climate and weather science

“The mass firing of both new hires and recently promoted senior staff ... more

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Los Angeles is Burning, and Accelerating Hydroclimate Whiplash is the Key Climate Connection Los Angeles is Burning, and Accelerating Hydroclimate Whiplash is the Key Climate Connection
Climate Change January 24, 2025

Los Angeles is Burning, and Accelerating Hydroclimate Whiplash is the Key Climate Connection

Hydroclimate whiplash in California: After years of severe drought, dozens of atmospheric ... more

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L.A. Fires: Vegetation 25% Drier Due to Climate Change L.A. Fires: Vegetation 25% Drier Due to Climate Change
Climate Change January 17, 2025

L.A. Fires: Vegetation 25% Drier Due to Climate Change

A new analysis by UCLA climate scientists with wildfire expertise links climate ... more

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Caltrans announces contest for California students to combat litter Caltrans announces contest for California students to combat litter
Climate Change January 7, 2025

Caltrans announces contest for California students to combat litter

Calling all California students in kindergarten through twelfth grade, the California Department ... more

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How a second Trump term will impact environmental and climate policy How a second Trump term will impact environmental and climate policy
Climate Change January 2, 2025

How a second Trump term will impact environmental and climate policy

UCLA School of Law’s Cara Horowitz and Ann Carlson discuss regulations, litigation ... more

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O Christmas tree, which is more sustainable: real or plasticky? O Christmas tree, which is more sustainable: real or plasticky?
Climate Change December 4, 2024

O Christmas tree, which is more sustainable: real or plasticky?

It's time to discuss one of the perennial debates of the holiday ... more

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How Much Food Will Be Wasted This Thanksgiving? How Much Food Will Be Wasted This Thanksgiving?
Climate Change November 27, 2024

How Much Food Will Be Wasted This Thanksgiving?

*An estimated 316 million pounds of food will be wasted in the ... more

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California legislative ‘drama’ and 2024 climate bills California legislative ‘drama’ and 2024 climate bills
Climate Change September 10, 2024

California legislative ‘drama’ and 2024 climate bills

A slew of environmental bills passed the California Legislature before the legislative ... more

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UCLA to lead project to help L.A. County cope with extreme heat UCLA to lead project to help L.A. County cope with extreme heat
Climate Change August 22, 2024

UCLA to lead project to help L.A. County cope with extreme heat

Los Angeles County is getting hotter. By 2045, the number of annual ... more

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Scientists offer climate solutions for sustainability in California. Climate change is already here Scientists offer climate solutions for sustainability in California. Climate change is already here
Climate Change August 7, 2024

Scientists offer climate solutions for sustainability in California. Climate change is already here

Scientists offer climate solutions for sustainability in California Calling for hope and adaptations, ... more

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‘Predictable and preventable’ heat deaths in prisons ‘Predictable and preventable’ heat deaths in prisons
Climate Change July 18, 2024

‘Predictable and preventable’ heat deaths in prisons

The heat-related death toll this summer is likely to climb with unprecedented ... more

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Why infants are at risk during extreme heat waves Why infants are at risk during extreme heat waves
Climate Change July 16, 2024

Why infants are at risk during extreme heat waves

Amid record-breaking heat waves, doctors caution that some of the most vulnerable ... more