The Guardian • 2026-06-01

Water-related deaths in UK heatwave hit 15 after girl dies in North Yorkshire

Girl, 13, pulled from River Wharfe on Sunday and boy, 11, remains missing from River Don as hot spell comes to an end

Los Angeles Times • 2026-05-28

The latest on our gray whales

It's looking like another really bad year for gray whales.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-05-27

Garden Grove crisis exposes Southern California's hidden industrial risks

Southern California still runs on heavy industry. Garden Grove's chemical tank crisis was just a reminder.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-05-26

Orange County leaders say previously evacuated area is safe. Experts say risks still linger

Although many environmental experts praised the efforts of first responders, they remained skeptical that no toxic substances had been released.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-05-26

Photos: Garden Grove chemical crisis highlights the danger of living near industrial companies

Thousands of evacuated residents still are not able to return to their homes after a chemical storage tank at an aerospace company in Garden Grove overheated, creating the possibility of an explosion.

Los Angeles Times • 2026-05-24

Potential crack found on Garden Grove chemical tank, reducing explosion risk

Orange County fire official says a potential crack found on a pressurized chemical tank in Garden Grove might alleviated internal pressure, reducing risk of a catastrophic explosion.