SCIENCE AND TECH
Trump just declared an ‘energy emergency.’ Here’s what it means.
In a Day 1 executive order, President Donald Trump withdrew from the landmark climate accord. Additional orders on energy are expected
We tried a $1,000 trash can for food waste. Here’s what we learned.
Food dehydrators, which dry and grind up food into soil-like grounds, have emerged as a way to keep food waste out of the garbage. Here’s how to use them
Gov. Gavin Newsom faces complex politics, GOP criticism over L.A. fires
The California Democrat has pressed moderate measures to aid victims and been a constant TV presence as he and the state battle online falsehoods
EV batteries can be risky in wildfires. Here’s what to know.
Battery fires and toxic gases can pose risks and further complicate cleanup efforts after a wildfire, presenting new challenges for Los Angeles officials
They lost ‘72 years of life stuff.’ How will they start over?
The Los Angeles fires roared through local landmarks and famous works of art. They also stole the mundane stuff, what made people’s houses into homes
Costly wildfires imperil utilities accused of causing the spark
Southern California Edison is the latest power company in crisis, as climate change becomes an increasingly existential threat for utilities
Huge volunteer force mobilizes in L.A. to provide for wildfire victims
Thousands of people from across the region have donated clothes and food, contributed meals, and tried to help — “an amazing confirmation of who L.A. is
For L.A.’s homeless population, the fires upend hard-earned stability
Los Angeles County had started to curb homelessness. Will the fires undo it?
As L.A. burned, some venues tried to provide laughter, drinks and normalcy
Some businesses and events have continued as planned — and donated proceeds to victims — amid fires in other parts of the Los Angeles area
How Trump-proof is Biden’s environmental legacy? See our analysis.
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to reverse dozens of President Joe Biden’s environmental rules and policies. But some could be difficult to dismantle