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Want to understand CalRecycle's chemical recycling rules? You'll need to pay
CalRecycle's latest attempt at rules to implement the state's plastic waste law is under fire — including for its decision to use ISO guidelines on hazardous waste that cost nearly...
Lawmakers ask Newsom and waste agency to follow the law on plastic legislation
More than two dozen lawmakers signed a letter urging the governor and CalRecycle to toss regulations drafted to implement landmark plastic legislation they say ignores the law.
On 7-5 vote, AQMD rejects gas appliance surcharge aimed at improving air quality
In voting to deny the measures, AQMD board member Janet Nguyen said the rule would unnecessarily penalize people by raising the cost of household appliances.
Salton Sea is emitting foul-smelling hydrogen sulfide gas, triggering health concerns
Emissions of hydrogen sulfide raise health concerns in communities near California's largest lake, researchers say.
Trump signs laws to kill California auto emission standards. California AG sues
President Trump signed legislation that would overturn California's ambitious auto emission standards
Pressure is mounting for soil testing post-fire cleanup. The Newsom administration is downplaying the concerns
As federal and state lawmakers call for soil testing after the Eaton and Palisades wildfires, the Newsom administration keeps downplaying contamination concerns.
Final evacuation order officially lifted nearly six months after Palisades fire
More than five months after a wildfire devastated the Pacific Palisades, the final evacuation orders have been fully lifted, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
In Southern California, many are skipping healthcare out of fear of ICE operations
Many Southern California residents are skipping healthcare out of fear of ICE arrests and deportation, according to clinic workers in the state.
Newsom's podcast sidekick: a single-use plastic water bottle
Newsom has called for a future free of plastic waste, yet a single-use plastic bottle is usually by his side during his podcasts.
Malaysia will stop accepting U.S. plastic waste, creating a dilemma for California
Malaysia emerged as a major destination for U.S. waste after China banned U.S. waste imports in 2018.
Alberta premier intends to 'battle' injunction on transgender health-care law in court
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the provincial government is ready to challenge the injunction against Bill 26 in court instead of moving to invoke the notwithstanding clause as a next...
More than 1,800 National Science Foundation workers abruptly kicked out of agency headquarters
National Science Foundation employees were told they'll be removed from the agency's headquarters on Tuesday (June 24) with no direction yet for where to go.
How do hurricanes and tropical storms get their names?
The World Meteorological Organization maintains a list of 21 hurricane names for each year. In especially busy years, a supplemental list is used.
Hurry! Today is your last chance to get 60% off Disney Plus for four months
Today is the last day you can get 60% off Disney Plus, which is the perfect pre-Prime Day streaming deal and in time for Fantastic Four's upcoming release.
'Like finding a tropical seed in Arctic ice': How a surprise mineral could change the history of asteroid Ryugu
"Its occurrence is like finding a tropical seed in Arctic ice – indicating either an unexpected local environment or long-distance transport in the early solar system."
'He made Catholicism cool again.' Catholic leaders reflect on Pope Francis ahead of funeral
By prioritizing the environment, championing the poor and striking a more welcoming tone with LGBTQ Catholics, Pope Francis inspired Catholic leaders in Los Angeles and the SoCal area.
This California spa buries you up to your head in compost. Would you try it?
Osmosis Day Spa's enzyme-cedar bath buries guests in a magic mixture of wood chips and rice bran for a relaxing, warming and healing experience.
The Hollywood sign and … Erewhon? How the luxury grocery store became an L.A. tourist destination
When William Rath mapped out his post-law school trip to Los Angeles in May, his itinerary included the city's quintessential landmarks: gazing up at the Hollywood sign from Beachwood Canyon,...
Mystery behind cold blob in the Atlantic Ocean finally solved
Scientists have determined that slowing ocean currents are responsible for a cold spot south of Greenland.
Rocks in Canada may be oldest on Earth, dating back 4.16 billion years
The rocks could offer insight into Earth's primordial crust and the environment that gave birth to life.
Watch mud volcano erupt beneath a crown of flames in Taiwan
The Wandan mud volcano has erupted in Taiwan, sending bubbling mud shooting into the air as locals ignite ejected gases with burning rags.
Stunning cloud vortices swirl off 6 different Atlantic islands — Earth from space
A 2015 satellite photo captured a series of stunning "von Kármán vortices" swirling off Madeira and the Canary Islands. The giant swirls are collectively one of the best examples of...
Southern Europe’s land and sea sizzles
Image: A powerful heatwave has been gripping large parts of southern Europe. This image, captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission’s Sea and Land Surface Temperature Radiometer on 29 June 2025, reveals...
Heat wave sweeps across Europe as the Eiffel Tower closes
Severe heat waves in Europe closed the top of the Eiffel Tower to visitors as it swept across France and the rest of Europe.
Watch: 21-year-old rows across Atlantic Ocean, earning three world records
A 21-year-old British woman rowed 4,366 miles across the Atlantic Ocean, becoming the youngest person to ever do so -- and earning three world records in the process.
Nation’s top climate science assessments removed from federal websites
The Trump administration has shut down a federal website that hosted congressionally mandated national climate assessments, which were the government's preeminent reports on climate change impacts, risks and responses.
D.C. Cherry Blossoms Begin First Phase of Development
On average, D.C.'s beloved cherry blossoms bloom around the last week of March into the first week of April, but it can vary from year to year based on weather...
How countries define climate action in Paris Agreement pledges, and why a standard format could help assess outcomes
As the world grapples with how to tackle climate change, countries that signed the Paris Agreement outline their commitments to reduce emissions in documents called Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). These...