L.A. Times - Environment

Microplastics scientists are finding the tiny particles everywhere, even in their own research laboratories. So how do they know if what they're finding is in the sample or contamination from plastic fibers floating in the air?

Newsom's salmon strategy faces backlash as California pulls funding from a tribal partnership to restore endangered Chinook to the McCloud River.

One of the Big Bear bald eagle couple's eggs started to hatch, known as a "pip." The event marks a joyous turnaround after the raptors lost their first clutch to ravens.

The proposal from Trump's Office of Management and Budget includes several key changes to climate and environment programs that would help further the administration's efforts to thwart the so-called green agenda.

For years, community members have raised concerns about the high rates of asthma. New evidence bolsters their case.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission gave its stamp of approval, ending a three-year process to allow the plant to power on.

Southern California faces damaging wind gusts and warm temperatures, starting Friday. Learn which areas are under high-wind warnings and how to stay safe.

Health and Human Services Sec'y Robert F. Kennedy, Jr and EPA Sec'y Lee Zeldin said Thursday they plan to study microplastics and pharmaceuticals in U.S. drinking water.

After the wife of powerful Imperial Valley farmer was killed, search warrant affidavits provided to The Times detail the probe that led to her husband's arrest.

Recent campaigns for corporate interests hit new lows in their attempts to misrepresent the will of the people and deceive officials.

An extremely warm March melted most of the snow in California's Sierra Nevada. The early melt fits a long-term pattern as greenhouse gases push temperatures higher.

Samuel L. Jackson has joined animal rights activists in a renewed push to move Billy and Tina from the Tulsa Zoo to a sanctuary, as Tina suffers from a serious infection.

Dateline Resources Ltd. is exploring for rare earth elements outside Joshua Tree National Park, sparking concerns it could deplete water supplies, draw traffic and generate toxic waste.

After the Japanese automaker Honda discontinued plans for three of its EVs, its joint venture with Sony announced it's shutting down its luxury EV Afeela.

A local scientist looked for wildflower forecasts, but couldn't find any. So he created one himself, using a deep-learning model, satellite imagery and weather data.