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California Facing Another Dry Year?
- Nov. 2, 2009
- By Ed Joyce
Climate scientists and weather researchers gather in San Diego Tuesday to talk about the possibility of a fourth year of drought.
San Diego High Schools Compete In Solar Cup
- Nov. 6, 2009
- By Ed Joyce
Two San Diego High School teams will compete in a solar-powered boat competition for the first time. The schools get started on the Solar Cup Saturday.
SDG&E Wants To Charge More For Using Less
- Nov. 6, 2009
- By Megan Burke, Hank Crook, Gloria Penner
San Diego Gas & Electric wants to charge residents who use the least amount of electricity more than those residents who use the most. SDG&E says the proposed rate change will allow the utility to bill customers for the real cost of electricity. How will the rate change affect your utility bills?
Oceanside Raises Water, Sewer Rates To Avoid Credit Downgrade
- Nov. 5, 2009
- By Alison St John
Oceanside city council has approved water and sewer rate increases after a bond rating agency issued a negative credit watch on the city’s sewer bonds.
Panda Cub Doing Well At San Diego Zoo
- Nov. 5, 2009
- By City News Service
The giant panda born at the San Diego Zoo more than three months ago is healthy and gaining weight, zoo officials announced today after the cub's latest examination.
Environmental Groups Challenge Desalination Plant Approval
- Nov. 4, 2009
- By Ed Joyce
The California Coastal Commission has approved the final permit for a proposed desalination plant in Carlsbad. But San Diego Coastkeeper says it will continue challenging the project.
San Diego Among Least Toxic Big Cities In America
- Nov. 4, 2009
- By Ed Joyce
A list of America's most toxic cities ranks Los Angeles as one of the worst. Unlike its neighbor to the north, however, San Diego is one of the least toxic cities.
California Lawmakers Approve Water Deal
- Nov. 4, 2009
- By SAMANTHA YOUNG, AP
California lawmakers have passed an $11 billion overhaul of the state's antiquated water system, ending decades of debate over ways of supplying a soaring population while preserving the fragile environment.
Carlsbad Desalination Plant Receives Permit, Begins Construction
- Nov. 3, 2009
- By City News Service
The developer of a Carlsbad desalination plant capable of producing 50 million gallons of drinking water a day received a permit today from the California Coastal Commission.
Researchers Say Cigarette Butts Are Toxic Waste
- Nov. 3, 2009
- By Ed Joyce
Researchers say there's new scientific evidence that cigarette butts are toxic hazardous waste. A San Diego State University professor led the research team.
S.D. Unified Wants More Solar Roofs
- Nov. 2, 2009
- By Ana Tintocalis
San Diego Unified district officials say they would like to use federal bond money to build more solar rooftops at local schools.
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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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