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Climate Change Desk
The urgency of addressing human causes of climate change has long been apparent. To amplify this issue that's paramount to us all, KPBS has launched a Climate Change Desk to step up our coverage of this existential threat including reported stories and interviews with experts and newsmakers.
Business Report: Climate Change And Corporate America
- Jan. 24
- By Bennett Lacy
Global business leaders focus on climate change at the World Economic Forum; a major partnership with San Diego and the U.S. Navy on a new transit hub moves forward; and the high demand for Super Bowl tickets.
Trump Removes Protections For Waterways, Aiding Developers
- Jan. 23
- By Associated Press
The Trump administration lifted federal protections Thursday for some of the nation's millions of miles of streams, arroyos and wetlands, completing one of its most far-reaching environmental rollbacks.
Climate Change, And Our Response To It, Is Making Life Hard For Desert Tortoises
- Jan. 16
- Luke Runyon/KUER
Few species are equipped to handle a hot and dry climate better than the desert tortoise. But with climate change making their home hotter and drier, and energy projects meant to limit carbon emissions springing up in the desert, the tortoises are being hit with a one-two punch.
Study Shows Coal Plant Shutdowns Save Lives and Crops
- Jan. 8
- By Shalina Chatlani
A study by UC San Diego showed that over the course of a decade coal plant shutdowns saved an estimated 26,000 lives and 570 million bushels of crops.
State Lawmakers To Again Consider Controversial Housing Bill
- Jan. 7
- By Andrew Bowen
Backers of Senate Bill 50 say it will tackle the state's dual crises of housing scarcity and climate change. Opponents claim it will push low-income residents out of their neighborhoods.
Roundtable: Top Stories Of 2019
- Dec. 27, 2019
- By Bennett Lacy, Mark Sauer
We look back at some of the biggest stories from the past year with our panel of San Diego journalists.
The Good News In The Fight Against Climate Change
- Dec. 24, 2019
- By Brooke Ruth, Mark Sauer
On KPBS Christmas Eve Midday Edition, we revisit interviews with people who are taking action on climate change in 2019.
San Diego Reaches 2020 Climate Goals Two Years Early
- Dec. 23, 2019
- By Andrew Bowen
The city's annual Climate Action Plan report shows the city is ahead of schedule in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. But while the overall picture appears good, some areas have seen little to no progress.
'Our Wild Calling' Examines The Benefits Of Connecting With Animals
- Dec. 17, 2019
- By Brooke Ruth, Mark Sauer
San Diego author, Richard Louv, will be speaking about his new book “Our Wild Calling: How Connecting With Animals Can Transform Our Lives — And Save Theirs” Tuesday at Balboa Park.
Report: Sea Level Could Rise At Least 7 Feet Along California's Coastline By 2100
- Dec. 16, 2019
- By Alison St John, John Carroll
A new report from the California Legislative Analyst's Office predicts sea level rise will cost many millions of dollars to mitigate. It places much of that responsibility on local governments.
MTS Leaders Discuss Possibilities For Transit Ballot Measure
- Dec. 12, 2019
- By Andrew Bowen
Metropolitan Transit System officials Thursday debated what public transit improvements should be in a potential tax measure for 2020 ballot. A key question is whether to fund a new trolley line or focus on improving the existing bus and trolley network.
City: Despite Zero Waste Goal, Miramar Landfill Needs To Be Expanded
- Dec. 10, 2019
- By Brooke Ruth, Jade Hindmon
A plan to allow the city of San Diego's only landfill to pile waste 25 feet higher got a key approval last week.
California Could See Storm Damages Costing A Billion Dollars Each Year
- Dec. 6, 2019
- By Erik Anderson
California can expect to sustain significant economic damage from storm systems known as atmospheric rivers.
Former VP Al Gore Warns Salk Audience Of Rapidly Warming Climate
- Dec. 4, 2019
- By Erik Anderson
The former vice president warns a San Diego audience that climate change is already happening.
UN Chief Warns Of 'Point Of No Return' On Climate Change
- Dec. 2, 2019
- By Associated Press
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Sunday that the world’s efforts to stop climate change have been "utterly inadequate" so far and there is a danger global warming could pass the "point of no return."