Bluebelt photo contest winners bring greater awareness to protected Laguna Beach coastline
The contest accepted photos taken between May 2024 and June 2025 in Laguna Beach's Marine...
Environment
Trump offers regulatory relief for coal, iron ore and chemical industries
Trump issued a series of proclamations exempting a range of industries.
Interior Secretary Burgum must personally approve all wind and solar projects, a new order says
Clean-energy advocates say the action could hamstring projects that need to be underway quickly.
Vietnam will ban fossil-fuel motorcycles from central Hanoi over pollution concerns
Motorcycles are the main mode of transport for most of Hanoi’s 8 million residents.
Could this Hawaii community be the next Lahaina? Some residents fear a similar wildfire fate
Waianae and Lahaina have a lot in common.
A wildfire that destroyed historic Grand Canyon Lodge spread after being allowed to burn for days
A wildfire along the Grand Canyon's North Rim grew rapidly over the weekend and destroyed...
OCTA to host public input meeting on coastal rail’s troubles, more talks around erosion planned
A citizen science CoastSnap project will also launch from the pier, and public comment for...
Ghost factories are a warning sign for green manufacturing’s future
About 9% of the $261 billion in green factory investment announced since 2021 has been...
A good shower is a simple shower, no matter what influencers recommend
The multistep processes can harm your skin — and the environment.
What flood insurance does and does not cover
Often insurance doesn’t cover what the policy holder thinks it does.
Here are some things you can do to be better prepared for major flooding
One of the most effective ways to stay safe is preparing before flooding comes.
Texas floodwaters damaged crops and endangered livestock. Now farmers and ranchers are cleaning up
“We expect it to happen again. It’s never a question of if, but when.”
Orange County had an invasive fly problem, here’s how they handled it
Dealing with a fly infestation at home is annoying. Orange County had one that spanned...