Climate Meet the 24-year-old 'neighborhood hero' who gave early warnings about the Eaton Fire Edgar McGregor is the leader of the "Altadena Weather and Climate" group on Facebook, where he was posting warnings about the coming windstorm in the days leading up to the Eaton fire. Mallory Yu Ailsa Chang Christopher Intagliata
Environment Weird weather isn't always because of climate change — but sometimes it is Sometimes, weather is just weather. And other times human-caused climate change had an obvious impact. Alejandra Borunda
Environment People are rushing to install solar panels before Trump becomes President Potential rooftop solar customers and installers worry the incoming Trump administration might try to eliminate a 30% federal tax credit. Some customers plan to install sooner because of that and solar companies are changing their business plans. Jeff Brady
Environment Hundreds of Washington firefighters sent to battle LA wildfires Washington state is sending at least 45 fire engines and 280 firefighters to help battle the Los Angeles wildfires, which have now killed at least 10 people, burned thousands of homes, and forced 180,000 people to evacuate. Stephen Howie
Environment 2024 was the hottest year on record. The reason remains a science mystery The official numbers are in: 2024 is the hottest year on record. Climate change is the main culprit. But there might be something else going on, too. Alejandra Borunda
National Winter Storm Cora brings cold and snow to the Southern U.S. A major winter storm is expected to be the biggest in years as cold air moves in from the Arctic bringing snow and frigid temperatures across 20 Southern States. Nate Perez
Climate Evacuation lessons to be learned from the L.A. fires Residents feeling the Palisades Fire abandoned their cars in gridlock traffic as the wildfire approached. Evacuation planning is central to saving lives in wildfires, but many communities are behind. Lauren Sommer
Environment Despite state law, Washington takes 3+ years to reveal its climate pollution When it comes to climate change, speed matters. John Ryan
National What are the Santa Ana winds and how are they impacting the L.A. wildfires? Although the Santa Anas are a routine part of life for people living in southern California, the winds are particularly violent and destructive this time around, experts say. Scott Neuman
Climate 2 deaths are reported as uncontrolled wildfires ravage Southern California Two people have died in the Eaton fire, one of three major wildfires burning in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Tens of thousands of people have evacuated; more than 1,000 structures have burned. Ayana Archie Bill Chappell Jaclyn Diaz
