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Find out what San Diego leaders need to do to ensure an adequate supply of water for the people of the region.

Firefighters reported some progress Tuesday against a gigantic blaze on the edge of Los Angeles, but warned that this one might be just a preview of even greater dangers ahead.

The Anasazi thrived for centuries in the American Southwest. But almost 1,000 years ago, they suddenly abandoned their villages. Scientists think their decline may have been caused by climate change and warn that the past could foretell the future.

Drought conditions have caused crowding in the Florida river — for fish and for boaters, a state Wildlife official says. During the weekend, a 32-year-old Jet Skier was knocked unconscious by a jumping sturgeon, and in 2006, 10 people were hurt in sturgeon-human incidents in Florida.

Water officials say we need to re-think our use of the precious commodity. KPBS Environment Reporter Ed Joyce covered a water conservation summit in El Cajon Tuesday where the focus was on conservation and psychology.

Mandatory water restrictions have been in place for about three months now. So, are San Diegans conserving? We take a look.

China is failing to curb smoking, despite attempts by anti-smoking campaigners. That might be because on a national level, tobacco plays an important role, providing Beijing's biggest single source of tax revenue. Last year's revenue topped $75 billion.

Southern California is in the midst of one of the driest years in history and a tiny fish called the delta smelt, facing extinction, could change San Diego County’s landscape forever. KPBS explores

County Supervisor Greg Cox gives us a preview of his State of Bonita Address and discusses recent county issues including the new MASS system, drought-tolerant plants on county properties, and raising

A water conservation summit gets underway Tuesday in San Diego. The goal is to find ways to meet current and future water demand. KPBS Environment Reporter Ed Joyce says the summit comes as most Southern California communities are under mandatory water restrictions.