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Trump Administration Slashes Imperiled Spotted Owls' Habitat
- Jan. 14
- By Associated Press
The Trump administration has slashed millions of acres of protected habitat for the imperiled northern spotted owl in Oregon, Washington and northern California.
Ocean Acidification Affecting California Mussels
- Jan. 14
- By Erik Anderson
California mussels are changing as the ocean becomes more acidic and scientists worry that may hurt them.
County Supervisors OK Developing New Climate Action Plan
- Jan. 13
- By City News Service
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted Wednesday to develop a new climate action plan that focuses on accomplishing zero carbon emissions within 15 years.
Sage Grouse Review Done, But Scant Time For Trump's Changes
- Jan. 12
- Matthew Brown / Associated Press
The ground-dwelling, chicken-sized greater sage grouse has been at the center of a long-running dispute over how much of the American West’s expansive public lands should be developed.
San Diego Supervisors Chart New Course For Climate Action Plan
- Jan. 12
- By Erik Anderson
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors' new Democratic majority looks at changing the county's approach to climate change.
Three Ways Todd Gloria Has Already Changed San Diego City Government
- Jan. 12
- By Andrew Bowen
During his first month in office, Mayor Todd Gloria has taken stances on key issues that separate him from his predecessor. Gloria will give his first State of the City address Wednesday.
Study: Wildfires Produced Up To Half Of Pollution In US West
- Jan. 11
- Matthew Brown / Associated Press
Even as pollution emissions declined from other sources including vehicle exhaust and power plants, the amount from fires increased sharply, said researchers at Stanford University and the University of California, San Diego.
Santa Ana Conditions Expected This Week In San Diego County
- Jan. 10
- By City News Service
Santa Ana conditions, with low humidity and gusty winds, are expected this week in San Diego County, including elevated surf early in the week with some minor coastal flooding in spots.
Warm Weather Ahead This Week In San Diego County
- Jan. 9
- By City News Service
Dry weather with above-normal temperatures are expected to continue Saturday throughout San Diego County as a Santa Ana pattern prevails, with warmth peaking later in the week, the National Weather Service said.
Trash Going Into Miramar Landfill Up 11% Since The Beginning Of The Pandemic
- Jan. 8
- By John Carroll
The Miramar Landfill has been getting a couple more tons of trash every month since the pandemic began. San Diego's Deputy Director of Environmental Services explains why.
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