Fire crews stopped the forward progress of the 12-acre blaze.
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The startling 101.1 reading was recorded in Manatee Bay, near Everglades National Park. The rising ocean temperatures, driven by climate change, are already endangering nearby coral, experts say.
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A SDSU research team identified 60 chemical compounds. Some appear to be toxic and half of them have never been linked to tire waste before.
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Dynamic pricing of groceries, or reducing prices as perishable items approach their expiration date, could reduce food waste from grocery retailers by 21% or more, a study from UC San Diego's Rady School of Management released Tuesday found.
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Federal dollars from a deal between the Biden administration, 18 attorneys general and environmentalists could help preserve 1,200 acres of ecologically valuable land near Chula Vista. The money is part of a settlement over border wall construction under the Trump administration.
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Turning barely used office space into desperately needed urban housing seems like a win-win in the work-from-home era. But even in cities eager to do this, plenty of obstacles remain.
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As of Saturday morning, parts of Nova Scotia had already accumulated nearly six inches of rain. In some areas, rain fell over an inch per hour. Four people, including two children, are missing.
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Contamination signs have been posted, and samples will be collected to assess impacts on water quality.
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In addition to generating cleaner electricity, covered canals have the added benefit of reducing evaporation in arid locations.
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A dangerous heat wave will continue to grip San Diego County valleys, mountains and deserts Friday.
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In Canada, more than 25 million acres of land — an area larger than Portugal — has burned, and the fire season shows no signs of slowing. Here's why many fires are being left to burn.
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