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  • Heal the Bay released its annual report card on water quality Thursday ahead of Memorial Day Weekend.
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environment, health, surf, california news, jovana lara
  • A worker carries a tankless water heater in this undated file photo.
  • Tankless water heaters can help lower utility bills and are becoming more affordable, partly because of tax credits.
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environment, health & food
  • Part of Joshua Tree National Park is seen in this undated file photo.
  • Volunteers are stepping up to clean the Joshua Tree National Park, one of California's most beautiful parks.
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environment, eyewitness news
  • Firefighters examine an overturned tanker that was transporting fuel when it flipped over in Angelus Oaks on Friday, April 26, 2013. The accident shut roads and caused a hazard to the nearby Santa Ana River Basin.
  • A major mountain highway slated to be shut down for several weeks could now reopen on Tuesday, officials said.
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road closure, environment, accident, inland empire news
  • Firefighters examine an overturned tanker that was transporting fuel when it flipped over in Angelus Oaks on Friday, April 26, 2013. The accident shut roads and caused a hazard to the nearby Santa Ana River Basin.
  • A fuel tanker carrying thousands of gallons of gasoline and diesel overturned on Highway 38 Friday morning.
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road closure, environment, accident, inland empire news, leticia juarez
  • Firefighters examine an overturned tanker that was transporting fuel when it flipped over in Angelus Oaks on Friday, April 26, 2013. The accident shut roads and caused a hazard to the nearby Santa Ana River Basin.
  • A fuel tanker carrying thousands of gallons of gasoline and diesel overturned on Highway 38 Friday morning.
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road closure, environment, accident, eyewitness news
  • A battery recycling plant in Vernon is seen in this undated file photo.
  • A battery recycling plant in Vernon has been shut down by the state over allegations of toxic pollution.
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environment, eyewitness news
  • A section of Joshua Tree National Park is shown in this undated file photo.
  • Joshua Tree National Park officials are closing parts of the park due to a rising graffiti problem.
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riverside county, vandalism, environment, inland empire news
  • Joshua trees are seen at the Joshua Tree National Park in this April 2013 photo.
  • Joshua trees are blooming in an unusual way this year. One researcher calls it a 'once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon.'
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environment, inland empire news, rob mcmillan
  • Joshua trees are seen at the Joshua Tree National Park in this April 2013 photo.
  • Joshua trees are blooming in an unusual way this year. One researcher calls it a 'once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon.'
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environment, eyewitness news
  • More people than ever are taking advantage of rebates and buying clean-energy cars. But many taxpayers don't like it.
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environment, technology, california news, nannette miranda
  • Springtime flowers in Borrego Springs are seen.
  • The Saharan Mustard is crowding out springtime flowers in Borrego Springs, and the park needs help fighting back.
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environment, eyewitness news
  • Mayor Villaraigosa and Al Gore are seen in Downtown Los Angeles after the mayor announced a plan for LA to be coal free by 2025 Friday, March 22, 2013.
  • Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced plans for the city to be 'coal free' by 2025, but what could it cost DWP customers?
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al gore, antonio villaraigosa, environment, los angeles news, carlos granda
  • The Navy's California sonar training program was rejected Friday due to lack of evidence against danger to marine life.
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animal news, environment, california news
  • High-end automakers are becoming more fuel-efficient, even for the wealthy drivers who can afford the high price of gas.
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auto news, technology, environment, car tips, dave kunz
  • Oil is cleaned off a bird rescued from the Santa Barbara coast in this photo from the International Bird Rescue.
  • Birds are being found beached and coated with oil on the Santa Barbara coast, and volunteers need your help to save them.
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environment, animal news, california news, q mccray
  • Oil is cleaned off a bird rescued from the Santa Barbara coast in this photo from the International Bird Rescue.
  • Birds are being found beached and coated with oil on the Santa Barbara coast. Volunteers need your help to save them.
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environment, animal news, eyewitness news
  • Protesters are seen marching in Downtown Los Angeles to demand immediate action from President Obama on climate change on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013.
  • Protesters marched in Downtown L.A. on Sunday, demanding action from President Obama on climate change.
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environment, president barack obama, downtown, los angeles news, leanne suter
  • Protesters are seen marching in Downtown Los Angeles to demand immediate action from President Obama on climate change on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013.
  • Protesters marched in Downtown L.A. on Sunday, demanding action from President Obama on climate change.
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environment, president barack obama, downtown, eyewitness news
  • Two runners are seen in Santa Monica during a heat wave on Monday, Oct. 1, 2012.
  • Two American science agencies on Tuesday said 2012 for Earth was one of the warmest years on record.
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environment, scientific study, weather, rob hayes
  • Two runners are seen in Santa Monica during a heat wave on Monday, Oct. 1, 2012.
  • Two American science agencies on Tuesday said 2012 for Earth was one of the warmest years on record.
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environment, scientific study, weather
  • The Sepulveda Basin is shown in this 2013 photo.
  • Bird watchers and river cleanup advocates are demanding answers after a government agency bulldozed a wildlife preserve.
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environment, los angeles news
  • File photo of the goldspotted oak borer.
  • The goldspotted oak borer, a bug that destroyed 20,000 oak trees in San Diego County, is threatening the Idyllwild forest .
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animal news, environment, riverside county, inland empire news, rob mcmillan
  • File photo of the goldspotted oak borer.
  • The goldspotted oak borer, a bug that destroyed 20,000 oak trees in San Diego County, is threatening the Idyllwild forest .
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animal news, environment, riverside county, eyewitness news
  • Trees are seen in the Sepulveda Basin in this undated file photo.
  • The controversial plan to clear the vegetation at the Sepulveda Basin is now on hold due to concerns from environmentalists.
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environment, los angeles news
  • A shopper is seen carrying plastic bags in this undated file photo.
  • A ban on plastic bags took effect in Laguna Beach on New Year's Day. It applies to supermarkets and other retail outlets.
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environment, orange county news
  • A Southern California Walgreens store is shown in this undated file photo.
  • Walgreens has agreed to pay more than $16.57 million to settle a lawsuit over disposal of hazardous waste in California.
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environment, legal, business
  • The El Sobrante Landfill in Corona is the first in Southern California to have a hybrid bulldozer. The machine is pictured in this photo from December 2012.
  • The El Sobrante Landfill in Corona is the first in Southern California to have a hybrid bulldozer.
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environment, inland empire news, leticia juarez
  • The El Sobrante Landfill in Corona is the first in Southern California to have a hybrid bulldozer. The machine is pictured in this photo from December 2012.
  • The El Sobrante Landfill in Corona is the first in Southern California to have a hybrid bulldozer.
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environment, eyewitness news
  • A dirty adult diaper is seen on MacArthur Boulevard on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
  • A man accused of dumping soiled adult diapers on Orange County roads has been formally charged.
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environment, orange county news
  • A fireplace is seen.
  • Concerns over air quality have prompted a first-ever no-burn ban in Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.
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environment, los angeles news, leanne suter
  • California Survival School in Orange County offers essential skills for expert campers or extreme beginners.
  • California Survival School in Orange County offers essential skills for expert campers or extreme beginners.
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environment, orange county news, alysha del valle
  • California Survival School in Orange County offers essential skills for expert campers or extreme beginners.
  • California Survival School in Orange County offers essential skills for expert campers or extreme beginners.
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environment, eyewitness news
  • California state regulators announced Monday the success of an auction of greenhouse gas emissions.
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environment, california news
  • The Diablo Canyon Power Plant is shown in this undated file photo.
  • A controversial plan for seismic surveys near a nuclear power plant on California's central coast has been rejected.
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earthquake, environment, california news, robert holguin
  • The Diablo Canyon Power Plant is shown in this undated file photo.
  • A controversial plan for seismic surveys near a nuclear power plant in San Luis Obispo County has been rejected.
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earthquake, environment, eyewitness news
  • California started auctioning off pollution credits Wednesday, part of the state's pioneering cap-and-trade program.
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environment, california news, nannette miranda
  • A conference of energy professionals showed off some of the latest energy-saving gadgets.
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environment, save money / consumer news, ric romero
  • The 'greener' your home the more you save on utilities. Southern California Edison just revealed its first 'green' home.
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environment, save money / consumer news, ric romero
  • Actress Daryl Hannah was arrested while protesting an oil pipeline in northeast Texas.
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celebrity, protest, arrest, environment, entertainment
  • The Audi E-Tron, the carmakers electric car, is seen in this file photo.
  • Some new electric cars are hitting the market. One from luxury automaker, the other developed in Southern California.
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technology, environment, auto news, car tips, dave kunz
  • A dirty adult diaper is seen on MacArthur Boulevard on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
  • Police in Orange County say they may have nabbed the culprit who was dumping dirty adult diapers on the street.
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environment, orange county news
  • A California State Parks sign is seen in this file photo.
  • Gov. Jerry Brown signed several bills to keep state parks open and provide better oversight after the hidden funds scandal.
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budget, economy, environment, california news
  • The Audi E-Tron, the carmakers electric car, is seen in this file photo.
  • Some new electric cars are hitting the market. One from luxury automaker, the other developed in Southern California.
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technology, environment, auto news, save money / consumer news
  • Divers are shown at a Long Beach coastal cleanup event to honor ABC7 photojournalist Artie Williams, who passed away in August while scuba diving off the coast of Catalina Island.
  • A special honor took place over the weekend for an ABC7 colleague who passed away - photojournalist Artie Williams.
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long beach, environment, los angeles news
  • A polystyrene food plate is shown n this undated file photo.
  • The Hermosa Beach City Council has banned polystyrene food containers, joining 60 other California cities and counties.
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environment, los angeles news
  • An engineers works on solar panels in this undated file photo.
  • A venture capitalist is trying to cement California's standing as the country's 'green leader' by spearheading Prop 39.
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environment, california news, nannette miranda
  • An engineers works on solar panels in this undated file photo.
  • A venture capitalist is trying to cement California's standing as the country's 'green leader' by spearheading Prop 39.
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environment, eyewitness news
  • There's a new choice in the hybrid-car market from Ford. Here's how the C-Max compares to the competition.
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auto news, technology, travel, environment, car tips, dave kunz
  • A dirty adult diaper is seen on MacArthur Boulevard on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012.
  • A foul discovery was made along a busy O.C. road: Someone dumped dirty adults diapers, and this wasn't the first time.
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environment, orange county news, eileen frere