Claire Trageser
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KPBS
San Diego plans to replace hundreds of thousands of trash and recycling bins as it rolls out its first-ever trash pickup fee. Residents can now choose the trash bin size — and price point — that works best for their household.
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Scientists know a current in the Atlantic Ocean could collapse suddenly as the climate changes. The question of when matters to billions of people around the globe. -
San Diego’s largest nonprofit electric service provider is investing money in the San Diego community. The agency is awarding nearly $400,000 to 10 local groups. -
Climate change, drought conditions and brush buildup from record rainfall makes the city more prone to fires. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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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Contamination signs have been posted, and samples will be collected to assess impacts on water quality. -
In addition to generating cleaner electricity, covered canals have the added benefit of reducing evaporation in arid locations.
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