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There’s now a 63% chance of “very strong” conditions, meaning that tropical Pacific waters may warm above 2 degrees Celsius between November and January. -
A state law passed in 2013 mandates an analysis of vehicle miles traveled in an effort to reduce traffic, travel costs and greenhouse gas emissions. -
The fatal entanglement is raising alarms among wildlife experts who say the concertina wire poses a threat to regional biodiversity. -
Temperatures will reach 6 to 12 degrees above average by Tuesday, with the hottest conditions expected Thursday through Saturday, according to the NWS. -
The Indian government is spending $9 billion to create a megaport, airport and city on this remote island. Critics fear the impact on pristine forests and the lives of indigenous inhabitants. -
Carlos Duran came up short in his bid for the Imperial Irrigation District’s Board of Directors, failing to unseat incumbent director Alex Cardenas. -
The survey asks how pollution in the river and beach closures have affected local businesses, employment, property values, tourism and school attendance. -
Many different varieties of plants, ceramic fish, and rock formations went into the design — along with a lot of imagination. -
The U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission said the line has ruptured twice over the past two weeks. -
Students are developing a chemical index that the public can use to better understand where the chemicals polluting the Tijuana River come from and what dangers they pose to their health.
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