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The real story of how L.A. became the epicenter of America's homeless crisis

The surprising story, in words and pictures, behind the homeless crisis in Los Angeles — a tale of law enforcement, housing and economic crosswinds.

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Column | Single-use plastic is a scourge of takeout. Here’s how I tried to escape it.

Most food deliveries come wrapped in petrochemicals. But there are ways to reduce the disposable plastic delivered to your door.

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‘Please return me.’ Reusable cups are replacing recycling at concerts.

As single-use plastic piles up in landfills and pollutes oceans, event spaces are turning to food packaging that can be washed and reused hundreds of times.

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States caught unprepared for Trump’s threats to FEMA

FEMA is canceling plans to award states grants to help prepare against future disasters. Federal funds given to states after disasters strike could also be in jeopardy.

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The oil industry takes its critics to court

The oil and gas industry is ramping up its attacks on climate Superfund laws that seek billions of dollars from major polluters.

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1 in 8 Californians now face extreme fire danger, Post analysis shows

One in 8 Californians now live in places at risk for the kinds of devastating wildfires that tore through Los Angeles this winter, according to a Washington Post analysis of new state fire maps.

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Greenpeace ordered to pay Dakota Access Pipeline operator hundreds of millions in defamation suit

A North Dakota jury awarded damages to Energy Transfer, the company that runs the Dakota Access Pipeline, after finding Greenpeace liable in a high-stakes defamation case.

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Why these states are helping people pay for stronger roofs

As disasters multiply and insurers flee risky areas, grant programs to help residents protect their homes are expanding across the nation.

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These L.A. homeowners had coverage for fire. But not for the toxins left behind.

Clashes over covering smoke damage have become a growing issue in recent years as wildfires intensify and home insurance companies look for ways to limit their financial risks.

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Long lines and canceled rentals: Firings bring chaos to national parks

Trump’s purge of federal employees is already harming the visitor experience at national parks across the country.

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For most L.A. fire victims, insurance won’t pay enough to rebuild

Experts say homeowners in fire-prone areas are increasingly carrying policies that may not cover the full cost of rebuilding.

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These homes survived the L.A. fires. Can they teach us how to rebuild?

The few structures still standing in Altadena and Pacific Palisades may offer clues on making homes more resistant to wildfire.

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State Farm asks for insurance rate hike of 22 percent after L.A. fires

State Farm wrote in a letter on Monday that the recent fires in Los Angeles threaten its finances and are “the costliest in the history of the company.”

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Column: For Angelenos suffering fire fatigue, ace water drop videos are sweet revenge

Videos of fire-fighting pilots nailing flames with miraculous precision have given Angelenos something to root for during a week of shock, terror and grief.

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Fertilized soil may be a major source of smog near Salton Sea, researchers say

A new study finds fertilized soil is a major driver of smog-forming pollution near the Salton Sea.

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What Trump’s second administration could mean for environmental justice

President Joe Biden promised to devote 40 percent of money dedicated to cutting pollution to poor, often non-White areas. The program could be cut under Trump.

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Why cranberry country is turning into wetlands

Cranberry farmers in Massachusetts edged out by climate change and competition have found an exit strategy — selling their land for conservation.

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Plastic food packaging has become composters’ greatest challenge

Along with orange peels and eggshells, people are tossing cling wrap, foam trays and other plastic food packaging into their compost, contaminating it.

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