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A new global assessment of the world's amphibians finds that more than 2 of every 5 known species is at risk of extinction. Habitat loss, disease and climate change are the main drivers.

Add these episodes to your listening rotation during the NPR Network's Climate Solutions Week, where we're dedicated to stories and conversations about the search for climate solutions.

Come see how our wonderful native plants overcome many of the challenges for San Diego landscaping, such as drought coupled with watering restrictions. These native plants support our biodiversity and attract many native pollinator species. The tour will showcase over 30 private and public gardens and parks that through color, and variety, connect nature, beauty, and community. One garden, not to be missed is a California native plant based Mediterranean botanical garden designed by Nan Sterman, KPBS TV host of “A Growing Passion”. Some others highlights include a native landscaped HOA park and a delightful elementary school-created habitat trail. This two-day garden tour will allow you to see gardens in San Marcos and Escondido on Saturday, April 1 and gardens in Encinitas on Sunday, April 2. Gardens will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. Sikes Adobe Farmstead will be open Saturday only. The venue location for Sunday is Cottonwood Creek Park, 95 N Vulcan Ave, Encinitas, CA 92024 and the neighborhood for Sunday will be Encinitas.

The decision will force many farmers to plant fewer crops in a region that supplies a quarter of the nation's food.

The soaking rain that came with Tropical Storm Hilary caused seeds to germinate and flowers to blossom.

The United Arab Emirates is a major oil producing nation, and that's drawing attention to the role oil and gas has at this year's COP28 climate negotiations.

Weeks of rainfall in California won't end a severe drought, but it will provide public water agencies serving 27 million people with much more water than the suppliers had been previously told.

Congressman Mike Levin is leading in the 49th Congressional District race against Republican Brian Maryott, while Kelly Martinez is leading in the race to be San Diego County Sheriff. We have those local election results and more. Plus, this week’s storm will have little effect on the drought, but will put a big damper on fire risk for the rest of the year.

Officials say more than 8,000 megawatts of new wind, solar and battery power will come online by September. One megawatt of electricity is enough to power about 750 homes.

The rules adopted Tuesday by the State Water Resources Control Board are designed to spur conservation. Those who don't comply could face a $500 fine, though regulators stressed that's not the intention.