Climate & Environment

The court tries other measures before giving an ‘Allen charge,’ considered a last-ditch effort to force a verdict.

The quake struck in Mendocino County.

The LA city controller said the fire has already cost city taxpayers $3 million in LAFD costs.

State Farm denied any mishandling or intentional underpaying of wildfire claims.

State energy officials called the deal bad for renewables while federal officials considered the cancellations a boon for taxpayers and energy dependability.

Wade Crowfoot addressed how the plan affects farmland, housing development, and water infrastructure construction.

Oil prices skyrocketed to a little more than $98 per barrel by March 15, the highest level since oil climbed in 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine.

The president criticized state and local governments for their handling of the Pacific Palisades and Eaton Canyon wildfires.

California leads the coalition seeking to access $1.8 billion in funding to build EV charging stations.

Researchers found that some bird species increased in population after a wildfire, and the positive effect often lasted many years.

Utility Southern California Edison is accused of starting the fire, while officials said Genasys Inc. sent out an erroneous emergency alert during the blaze.

‘People will be able to live and thrive in most places on Earth for the foreseeable future,’ Bill Gates said in a hotly debated op-ed.

The state filed lawsuits against Novolex, Inteplast, and Mettler for selling thicker bags as recyclable without proof in violation of state law.

Local fire officials released a review detailing actions taken during and after the fire.

Prosecutors alleged that Jonathan Rinderknecht, an Uber driver, maliciously started the fire near a popular hiking trail in Los Angeles.

During the grace period, CHP officers will pull drivers over and inform them of the policy changes, but fines starting at $490 will begin on Dec. 1.