Emily Guerin
High Country News
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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What it took to investigate a suspicious town in the Mojave Desert — High Country News – Know the West
The creator of the 2020 podcast California City reflects on how she exposed deceptive desert land sales — from the outside. → Read More
Audio: Regulators have voted to crack down on warehouses to stem SoCal truck pollution
Heavy-duty diesel trucks are the biggest source of pollution in Greater L.A., but they're hard to regulate. Will making warehouses responsible for their emissions help? → Read More
Audio: Most urban trees in SoCal aren't from here. Why we need to replace them.
Researchers want to identify which trees are better suited to a hotter, drier climate — and then convince people to plant them. → Read More
Truck pollution is harming Californians. Is cracking down on warehouses the answer?
Heavy-duty diesel trucks are the biggest source of pollution in Greater L.A., but they're hard to regulate. Will making warehouses responsible for their emissions help? → Read More
How 'FernGully' inspired a generation to pursue environmental justice
Director Bill Kroyer on how the 1992 film had a lasting impact on young moviegoers at the time, including KPCC's environment reporter, Emily Guerin. → Read More
Audio: Why the wildflower 'Super Bloom' was a super bust in SoCal
Last year's incredible wildflower display created an Instagram frenzy. This year, not so much. What changed? → Read More
Audio: Still got a lawn? Here’s another chance to get paid to rip it out
A popular "cash for grass" program is coming back to Southern California this summer. But there are a lot more rules this time. → Read More
Audio: Californians are back to using about as much water as before the drought
There's a fine line between crying wolf and getting people to keep saving water, even when we're not in a crisis. California water agencies are trying to walk that line. → Read More
Audio: Californians are back to using about as much water as before the drought
There's a fine line between crying wolf and getting people to keep saving water, even when we're not in a crisis. California water agencies are trying to walk that line. → Read More
Audio: How to stay safe as the strongest storm of the season rolls into SoCal
Where to get sandbags, sign up for emergency alerts and monitor storm conditions near the Thomas Fire and other burn areas. → Read More
Audio: Tourism is booming in California's desert. So why is Trump opening it up to mining?
Mining jobs in the Southern California desert have dropped while the tourism economy grows quickly. Just look at what's happening outside Joshua Tree. → Read More
Audio: Tourism is booming in California's desert. So why is Trump opening it up to mining?
Mining jobs in the Southern California desert have dropped while the tourism economy grows quickly. Just look at what's happening outside Joshua Tree. → Read More
New plan looks to close the LA River when bacteria spikes
The proposed LA City plan tries to strike a balance between encouraging recreation on the LA River while protecting the health of people who boat and fish. → Read More
Audio: LA County isn’t doing enough to protect people living near oil wells, study says
To protect against loud noises, odors and noxious fumes, oil wells should be five times farther from homes and schools than they currently are, a new study finds. → Read More
State to ban wasteful uses of water, but it won't actually save that much
As California slips back into drought, the state is banning many obviously wasteful uses of water. But other conservation measures promise much bigger savings. So why is the state doing this? → Read More
Audio: LA Times is back in local hands. What do locals have to say about it?
"I think it’s important to have an owner who is invested in the city, both personally and professionally. You just have a different understanding of what’s going on." → Read More
Gov. Brown wants 5 million electric cars on the road by 2030
Brown hopes to hit that ambitious goal by building half a million electric and hydrogen fueling stations and offering $1.6 billion on vehicle rebates. → Read More
Audio: Why have more people died in the mudslides than in the Thomas Fire?
Two people died in the largest wildfire state history. The mudslides have killed far more. How come? Experts say it's a combination of perceived threat and 'disaster burnout.' → Read More
What's behind the record-breaking stretch of 'no burn' days?
It's been a hazy start to 2018 in Southern California. Thursday is the 11th straight day that you can't burn wood in your fireplace. What's going on? → Read More
Audio: How breathing even clean air can kill you
Thousands of older adults are dying prematurely every year from breathing air that meets federal safety standards, but is somewhat polluted. → Read More