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California is on the leading edge of some of the worst effects of climate change — and some of the most promising solutions.
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A plan to convert L.A.’s largest natural-gas-fired power plant to a purported cleaner-burning fuel has drawn the ire of an unlikely opponent: environmentalists.
Who’s behind the secretive multimillion-dollar campaign to crush California’s landmark plastics law?
California’s embattled single-use plastics law is still alive — despite multiple lawsuits, political pressure and widespread ad campaigns to destroy it.
After a long fight, officials in California adopted stronger fire-safe landscaping rules within five feet of a home.
Jackie brought millions together in life. In death, the beloved bald eagle’s final resting place has ignited a bitter clash where internet fame and tribal rights collide.
Plug-in solar panels that can power refrigerators and other household appliances are getting more common. One California lawmaker is trying to make them legal in the state.
The Los Angeles Times finds that residents near Chiquita Canyon are not the only ones suffering from heinous conditions near landfills.
A first-of-its-kind study looks at how sharks react to the sounds of surfing, swimming and kayaking — and whether certain beach activities attract their attention more than others.
Researchers from Japan’s Tohoku University published a granular investigation of California viticulture in a changing climate and found a redrawn map of prime wine regions.
Californians with contaminated water may have to wait longer for fixes as the state’s drinking water program faces a plunge.
Trump administration invites commercial fishing in protected areas
Experts say waiting for the perfect breathing gear has left firefighters exposed to dangerous smoke.
A new book explores how cutting-edge technology is transforming what scientists know about wildlife communities — and how it might change our definition of civilization.
Your Boiling Point Team
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Noah Haggerty is an environment and science reporter at the Los Angeles Times covering wildfire in the American West.
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Susanne Rust is an award-winning investigative reporter specializing in environmental issues.
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Hayley Smith is an environment reporter at the Los Angeles Times focused on climate policy, technology and solutions.
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Ian James is a reporter who focuses on water and climate change in California and the West.
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Tony Briscoe is an environmental reporter with the Los Angeles Times.
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Rosanna Xia is an environmental reporter for the Los Angeles Times, where she specializes in stories about the coast and ocean.
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Blanca Begert is a climate and energy reporter for the Los Angeles Times.
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Lila Seidman is a reporter focused on California wildlife and the outdoors for the Los Angeles Times.