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San Diego Could Get New Pollution Rules For Storm Water

May 6
By Erik Anderson
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Regional water quality officials are poised to approve a new storm water permit this week.

California Water Supply To Be Drawn From Storage To Meet Demand

May 3
By Susan Murphy
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The final California snow survey was bad news for the millions of residents and farmers who rely on the snowpack for their water. It also means water officials will have to draw from storage reserves for the first time since 2009 to meet demand.

San Diego Eases Graywater Rules

May 1
By Erik Anderson
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San Diego city officials approved new rules yesterday that make it easier for residents to tap into a water source they already use.

Hot Temperatures, Santa Ana Winds Moving Into San Diego County

May 1
By Susan Murphy
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Fire danger is expected to increase on Thursday and Friday as near-record heat and dry Santa Ana winds arrive to San Diego County.

Thousands Prepare For Beach Clean Up

April 26
By Erik Anderson
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Clean-up organizers expect to pick up less trash on San Diego beaches and creekbeds this weekend.

Air Quality Report Shows Progress, Challenges

April 24
By Hailey Persinger
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According to the American Lung Association's 2013 Report on Air Quality released Tuesday, pollution throughout California ranges from terrible to not so bad. Despite some progress in cities such as San Diego, Southern California still sits atop the list as having the worst air in America.

Greenhouse Gas Levels Approach 'Worrisome' Milestone

April 24
By Susan Murphy
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Greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2) is increasing at a steep rate in the Earth's atmosphere and approaching a troubling new milestone: The heat-trapping gas could reach sustained levels of 400 parts per million of carbon dioxide by next month.

San Diego Honors Businesses For Recycling

April 22
By Erik Anderson
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The city of San Diego honored top recyclers Monday as part of Earth Day.

Earth Day Puts Spotlight On San Diego's Environment

April 19
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How dirty is the air we breath and the water we drink?

Bomb Unit Removes Military Explosive From San Diego Area Beach

April 22
By Beth Ford Roth
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A calm Sunday afternoon at Cardiff State Beach was disrupted when a beachgoer walking along the shoreline discovered a military ordnance on the sand, prompting evacuation of the area.

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