Hayley Smith is an environment reporter for the Los Angeles Times, where she covers the many ways climate change is reshaping life in California, including drought, floods, wildfires and deadly heat. She previously worked on the breaking news team. Originally from Miami, she holds a master’s degree in journalism from USC.
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In a report, L.A. City Controller Kenneth Mejia said L.A.’s climate plan lacks specifics and offers little in the way of meaningful metrics.
Oct. 6, 2023
With great abundance comes risk. Forecasters are warning of another potentially wet winter fueled by El Niño, which could bring levee breaches and flooding.
Oct. 4, 2023
Más de una década después de que California aprobara la Ley de Derecho Humano al Agua, alrededor de 1 millón de residentes todavía carecen de acceso a agua limpia, segura y asequible.
Oct. 1, 2023
Abramson was instrumental in the cleanup and restoration of the Malibu Creek watershed, the preservation of Ahmanson Ranch, and other efforts.
Sept. 30, 2023
Recent storms have dampened conditions but have also spurred new vegetation that could act as fuel for fires. Also, strong fall winds have yet to arrive.
Sept. 29, 2023
More than a decade after California passed the Human Right to Water Act, about 1 million residents still lack access to clean, safe, affordable water.
Sept. 27, 2023
There is a 95% chance that El Niño will persist into next year, and a 71% chance that it will become a ‘strong’ El Niño, officials say.
Sept. 22, 2023
The Las Virgenes Municipal Water District is looking to use new technology to harvest fresh water from deep in the ocean.
Sept. 19, 2023
Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Diego and other California communities will get $103 million in federal funding for tree planting and other green space efforts.
Sept. 18, 2023
Global surface temperatures last month were 2.25 degrees above the 20th century average of 60.1 degrees, surpassing the record set in August 2016.
Sept. 15, 2023