Erin Stone
Before coming to LAist in late 2021, I covered topics such as mental health, domestic violence and environmental issues for newspapers in Texas, Arizona and northern California. I turned my focus to climate coverage after reporting on the devastating impacts of rising sea levels on communities in the remote Sundarbans islands in India.
Having grown up in Southern California, I remember a time when wildfires weren’t a year-round problem and it was pretty rare for summer temperatures to climb above 100 degrees for more than a few days.
Today, we face a very different reality, where the impacts of the climate crisis are the subject of daily headlines at home and around the world. It may be a global problem, but the climate emergency is experienced locally.
My mission is to equip you with information and connections to help you understand, cope with, and prepare for the changes being brought by our shifting climate.
To do this, I want to amplify community-driven solutions, break down complex science and policy in an accessible manner, and provide practical reporting that helps you navigate this issue in your daily life. I want to answer your questions and help give you a sense of agency as we face this global crisis together.
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Switching to an electric heat pump water heater can save you money and help the state avoid power outages. -
The Dashboard.Earth app aims to gamify specific actions and financial incentives relevant to L.A.’s climate goals.
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Community solar would expand access to clean energy for renters and low- and moderate-income households, but solar advocates say a proposal to expand it falls far short.
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The project would add much-needed green space, flood alleviation and stormwater capture potential in Sun Valley, but delays have community members frustrated.
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Follow the latest results for Los Angeles County's districts 2, 4 and 5.
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We want to hear how you’re experiencing California’s new compost law at home or at your business.
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The region’s first holistic urban tree management plans are in the works.
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A large sediment removal project has been completed, just in time for upcoming rain.
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Pasadena and other cities in the Southland have banned the use of noisy and smelly gas leaf blowers. These small machines are significant polluters, but many small businesses are struggling as a result of the transition.
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The city approved a plan to transition to carbon-free energy, but some say it doesn’t go far enough.
