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Lighting a Path: Formerly Incarcerated Find Green Career Opportunities in Solar
On the outer skirts of Los Angeles County, solar power is generating the growth of green jobs for formerly incarcerated individuals. A partnership between Homeboy Industries and GRID Alternatives offers training that helps people pivot into solar careers, while promoting environmental justice and transitioning underserved communities into cleaner energy.
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After the devastating L.A. fires of January 2025, what’s being done to rebuild smarter?
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SoCal farms face increasing food insecurity and inequity amid climate changes.
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South L.A. fights urban oil drilling as one former site becomes housing and green space.
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Rising ocean noise threatens marine life as scientists study its impact off Catalina Island.
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LA stadiums tackle climate impact with smart waste, water, and energy innovations.
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Rising heat is causing communities to plant trees in their neighborhoods to cool off.
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Endangered species and critical naval activities harmonize on San Clemente Island.
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Upgrading outdated energy infrastructure in California to prevent power outages and wildfires.
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Diablo Canyon ignites conversations about nuclear power in the state’s energy future.
