Morning Brief: Last Year Was the Hottest on Record, According to NASA
Also the L.A. River master plan is unveiled, and more
» Last year was the hottest on record, NASA finds, as climate change continues to accelerate. “This isn’t the new normal,” a researcher says. “This is a precursor of more to come.” [The Guardian]
» Latinos in L.A. County are dying from COVID-19 at a faster rate than any other group. An average of 28 out of very 100,000 Latinos in the county is now dying each day due to the virus. [Los Angeles Times]
» The latest L.A. River revitalization master plan has been revealed. An updated to the decades-long project, this version of the plan encompasses all 51 miles and seeks to prioritize environmental sustainability and community engagement. [Forbes]