Los Angeles

'Hydroclimatic whiplash' and the hottest year on record: How is climate change fuelling the California wildfires?

Climate change

'Hydroclimatic whiplash' and the hottest year on record: How is climate change fuelling the California wildfires?

As new data all but confirms 2024 exceeded the 1.5C warming threshold, researchers explain how climate-impacted weather events are exacerbating the conditions fuelling deadly California fires that could result in over $20bn of insurance claims

clock 10 January 2025 • 7 min read
Archer Aviation unveils plans to deliver Los Angeles electric flying taxis in time for 2026 World Cup

Aviation

Archer Aviation unveils plans to deliver Los Angeles electric flying taxis in time for 2026 World Cup

Company aims to replace drives in 'horrendous' Los Angeles traffic with electric air taxi flights ahead of 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics

clock 08 August 2024 • 3 min read
Global Briefing: White House unveils plans to turbocharge US green industrial base

Policy

Global Briefing: White House unveils plans to turbocharge US green industrial base

Plus India goes big on green hydrogen, historic Paris to go car-free, and more of the top green business news from around the world this week

clock 14 February 2022 • 7 min read

Automotive

Los Angeles targets eradication of petrol cars by 2050

Mayor unveils plan aiming for 100 per cent zero-emissions vehicles by 2050 amid sweeping climate package for the city

clock 02 May 2019 • 3 min read