LA made smog and pollution into household words. No longer. Its citizens have said enough, and are putting their backs - as well as their words - into the effort to recover the Edens they have lost.

TreePeople, founded by Andy Lipkis, is leading the campaign to plant one million trees in the next decade. As one of the largest environmental educators in the United States.

The effects of humans on natural ecosystems are extensive in this metropolis: native habitat is scarce, wildlife movement is obstructed, surface and groundwater quality are impaired, and ocean water quality is affected.

To everyone’s surprise, Los Angeles is discovering mass transit. The Expo Line represents the first east-west light rail-line in Los Angeles in 50 years.

Girls Today Women Tomorrow brings together profession women who mentor the girls of Boyle Heights, teaching them about nutrition, exercise, leadership skills and civic involvement.