Environment
'Green' Gym Opens At San Diego Community College
- Feb. 4
- Environment
- Education
The San Diego Community College District has completed a makeover of a gym on its downtown campus. The new facility is notable for its use of the latest energy efficient technology.
150-Year-Old Oak Crushes Home In Ramona
- Feb. 8
- Environment
A 150-year-old oak tree has crushed a house in northern San Diego County. The 30-foot-tall tree began leaning against the porch of the Ramona home after the soil was saturated by heavy rains last month and the family -- a couple and their 7-year-old daughter -- moved to a hotel because of the danger.
Benefits Of Solar Water Heaters
- Feb. 5
- San Diego Week
- Environment
New rebates and tax credits are making it easier for San Diego residents to use solar energy to heat the water in their homes. KPBS reporter Sharon Heilbrunn discusses the benefits of solar water heaters.
Behind The Weather: Strongest El Niño In A Decade
- Feb. 5
- Environment
Major snowstorms are set to bury the mid-Atlantic states this weekend after record snowfalls in December. Last month California was awash in rain. The Gulf states have seen heavy weather lately as well.
Blue Whales Sing A New Song
- Feb. 5
- Environment
Blue whales are changing their tune. That's what new recordings of these huge mammals indicate. This changing behavior is described in an article in the journal Endangered Species Research. Why it's happening is unknown. But one theory says they're singing in lower tones today because the species is coming back.
Magnitude-6.0 Quake Off Northern Calif. Coast
- Feb. 4
- Environment
A magnitude-6.0 earthquake has struck off the coast of Humboldt County, but officials say there are no immediate reports of major damage or injury.
Push For Sustainability In Poway Unified School District
- Feb. 3
- Environment
- Education
Parents, students and teachers want the Poway Unified School District to recycle more of the waste generated at school. The idea is to save money and landfill space.
College District Seeks Disabled Vet Business Groups
- Feb. 2
- Environment
- Education
- Economy
The San Diego Community College District is reaching out to service disabled veteran-owned businesses. The goal is to make sure the businesses have opportunities to bid on district construction projects.
Climate Change Challenges
- Feb. 2
- These Days
- Environment
As part of our monthly series on ethics in science and technology, we'll look at how changing information about climate change impacts scientific, social and political realms.
Locals Discuss Haiti Relief
- Feb. 2
- These Days
- Environment
- Health
What kind of relief have San Diego residents provided to the earthquake victims in Haiti? We speak to two locals about the work their relief organizations are doing in Haiti.
Environment Videos
From The Ashes: A Two-Year Anniversary of the 2007 Wildfires
Two years after the devastating 2007 wildfires, some homeowners have rebuilt while others haven't begun to reconstruct their homes. The editors discuss preparation and insurance for the next blaze.
San Diegans Conserve More Water Than Expected
Mayor Jerry Sanders announced earlier this week that he will not have to impose stricter water restrictions on the citizens of San Diego.
Savoring The Flavor: Are Organic Tomatoes Tastier Than Store-Bought?
KPBS Environment Reporter Ed Joyce explores the differences between processed and organically grown tomatoes.
Fish Protection Plans Postponed
The editors discuss what should be done to protect California's coastal waters.
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