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San Diego's Dry Spell Continues
- Nov. 18, 2009
- By Ed Joyce
San Diego has only received a trace of rain since July 1 and yearly rainfall is also below normal. National Weather Service forecasters don't expect significant rain anytime soon. San Diego's Lindbergh Field has received 3.10 inches of rain since January 1 which is 5.84 inches below normal for this time of year.
Calif. Air Board May Rethink Diesel Retrofit Rules
- Nov. 20, 2009
- By Ed Joyce
The California Air Resources Board may take another look at diesel retrofit rules adopted a year ago because the lead researcher overstated his credentials. One San Diego member of the board says he would support a new study.
S.D. County Attempts To Balance Sustainable Planning With Proterty Rights
- Nov. 19, 2009
- By Alison St John
San Diego County’s Planning Commission is working to reach a compromise on where to allow growth in the unincorporated areas.
Group Says Smart Growth Could Benefit California's Economy
- Nov. 19, 2009
- By Ed Joyce
A new study says Californians could save billions of dollars and cut greenhouse gas emissions by working closer to home. The study looked at San Diego and three other areas.
San Diego County Wrestles Over Future Growth In The Backcountry
- Nov. 19, 2009
- By Alison St John
San Diego County’s updated blue print for future growth in the unincorporated areas has been in the works for more than a decade. It’s back in public hearings today.
Conference Applies Conflict Resolution To Border Environment
- Nov. 18, 2009
- By Amy Isackson
A conference called Greening Borders at University of San Diego hopes to look at U.S.-Mexico environmental issues in a new light. Organizers expect more than 100 people to attend.
Negotiating For Clean Water Along the Border
- Nov. 18, 2009
- By Maureen Cavanaugh, Natalie Walsh
The U.S. and Mexico continue to struggle over border issues like national security and pollution runoff. We discuss how interests on both sides of the border are working toward solving these problems.
City Of San Diego Passes Water Rate Increase
- Nov. 17, 2009
- By Alison St John
San Diego City Council voted five to two today to approve another water rate increase. It's the sixth rate hike in the last two years.
Group Asks For Hold On Fish Farm Permit Process
- Nov. 17, 2009
- By Ed Joyce
Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute has decided to delay a planned offshore aquaculture demonstration in ocean waters off the San Diego coast.
Imperial County Meets Federal Ozone Standard
- Nov. 17, 2009
- By Ed Joyce
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says Imperial County has met the federal standard for ozone levels for the first time. Less ozone means fewer health problems for people living there.
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Fish Protection Plans Postponed
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