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KPBS Midday EditionIn 2020, "Plastic-Free July" comes at a time of setback for those fighting plastic pollution, due to the coronavirus pandemic. -
San Diego officials are optimistic that a long-term fix to stop persistent cross-border sewage flows is close. -
According to Santa Monica-based Heal the Bay, 42 out of more than 500 beaches across the state earned spots on the Honor Roll, which is reserved for beaches that score grades of A+ for water quality during all seasons and weather conditions. -
The petition, filed with the California Fish and Game Commission, notes that the Quino checkerspot was once one of the most common butterflies in Southern California. But with the rapid spread of urban sprawl, the butterfly has lost more than 75% of its historic habitat and in 1997 was listed as endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act. -
Cooler weather is expected for Sunday through Tuesday as a large low-pressure system deepens over the western United States. -
The phenomenon happens every year – but the 2020 version is especially large and imposing, experts say. -
KPBS Midday EditionWednesday's report from the SONGS Task Force featured a wide range of policy recommendations to ensure the safe removal of nuclear fuel from the site and development of a permanent repository location to dispose of the waste. -
The proposed settlement still requires approval from District Court Judge Fernando M. Olguin before class members can receive funds, which both cities said will go toward the protection of local waterways, and the mitigation and monitoring of PCBs. -
This sale includes Sempra's 100% stake in Chilquinta Energia S.A., Chile's third-largest electricity distributor and utility for more than two million people. -
While projects in the Bay Area and Los Angeles are recommended for more than $400 million, San Diego will likely get zero dollars under the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities grant program.
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