Atmospheric river headed for North America
These weather systems aren't rare but bring huge amounts of rainfall which can lead to dangerous landslides and flooding.
'Pineapple Express' among atmospheric river events heading towards California
Instead of major fires the Golden State will be delt with major rainfall with precipitation amounts that could reach over half a foot over the next week.
Atmospheric Rivers May Get Worse After California Wildfires
Thousands of acres have been burned in Los Angeles, and the burn scars could flood easily should a moisture-laden storm hit.
How drought has hurt Southern California, and what it means for the future
The mountains and foothills of Los Angeles County are in “extreme drought” conditions, about 36% of the county, explained ...
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LA County Public Works readies for rainstorm, deploys measures to prevent mud and debris flows in burn areas
The agency reports that flood control dams, river channels ... Iris Salem is a digital producer at CBS Los Angeles. With tenure spanning more than 17 years at CBS News and Stations, Ms. Salem ...
Taking our homes out of the path of disaster
With the climate heating and floods and fires becoming more frequent, Canada needs to rethink where people can build and live ...
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Long Beach River Park Project Receives Two State Grants
A project to develop a six-acre park in western Long Beach received two state grants totaling $19.3 million, which advocates Wednesday described as “significant victory” for residents and the ...
Climate and environment updates: Fires would have been extreme without climate change
In a new quick-turn analysis, UCLA climate scientists found that climate change could be responsible for roughly a quarter of ...