environment

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 solar industry is pleading with President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress to keep thousands of dollars in incentives for homeowners.

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.

There’s a new push to make it easier for drivers with electric vehicles. Scott McGrew looks at the plan set to bring more chargers to California as an incentive to buy an EV could end next year.

If you’ve noticed fewer, but more expensive eggs at your local grocery store, bird flu is a big reason why.

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.

San Jose is being invaded by a beetle that’s boring itself into trees. The damage is raising red flags. Damian Trujillo has a closer look at the growing infestation.

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...

California is targeting ExxonMobil’s plastics recycling programs, claiming the oil giant is deliberately deceiving the public into purchasing single-use plastic products that can’t be recycled.

A purported sighting of a rat wouldn’t get much attention in many places around the world. But it caused a stir earlier this year on Alaska’s St. Paul Island.

An ambitious project at UC Berkeley aims to take plastic and break it down to create new plastic. Scott Budman reports.

An ambitious project at UC Berkeley aims to take plastic and break it down to create new plastic.

An ambitious project at UC Berkeley aims to take plastic and break it down to create new plastic. Scott Budman reports.

The U.S. just hit 5 million solar installations, California can take particular pride in that number as it has the most solar capacity of any state. The CEO of Solar Energy Industries Association discusses the milestone.