Erik Anderson
Environment ReporterErik Anderson brings more than four decades of journalism experience into the KPBS newsroom. That experience helps him find and tell compelling stories in the San Diego and Imperial County region. Erik joined KPBS in 1996 and currently covers the region’s environment. He has reported on the region’s clean water and air initiatives, beach erosion, the power and water supplies, the restoration of the Salton Sea, and water quality along the coast. In addition, he has reported on endangered species, such as the Giant Panda, the California Condor, and the Clapper Rail.
“I’m always amazed at the way KPBS reaches out and helps make connections in our community,” said Anderson. “KPBS creates an incredible opportunity to help understand what’s happening in our community and how it affects us.”
Erik's work has been honored with national awards that include a Peabody for his collaboration on the radio series “The DNA Files,” Public Radio News Director’s Association Awards and recognition for excellence in beat reporting from the Society of Environmental Journalists. His work has also been recognized by the San Diego Press Club, The Southern California Broadcasters Association, the Society of Professional Journalists, Associated Press, Television-Radio Association of California-Nevada, The Syracuse Press Club, The New York State Associated Press Broadcasters Association, United Press International and others.
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California’s snowpack, a big source of water for the state, is still below average for this time of year, but a major winter storm is expected to make up some ground. There is still a chance snow levels will be at average levels by April 1.
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San Diego Gas and Electric, San Diego’s investor-owned utility, accounted for nearly one-third of Sempra’s nearly $3 billion in profits in 2023.
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A new report from the First Street Foundation finds evidence that climate change is having an impact on air quality, especially in California and the West. The group’s computer models predict things will continue to get worse.
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All five seats in the San Diego congressional delegation are up for election in the March primary, but political observers do not expect much turnover.
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Backers of a move to replace San Diego Gas & Electric with a municipal utility are calling out utility efforts to defeat their initiative.
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There have been 16 earthquakes reported near El Centro and Imperial since midnight.
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The pandas, a male and a female, could arrive in San Diego as early as the end of summer.
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“We are ready to continue our cooperation with the United States on panda conservation, and do our best to meet the wishes of the Californians so as to deepen the friendly ties between our two peoples,” Xi said Wednesday during a dinner speech with business leaders.
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Customers' bills are likely to be cut significantly in February due to a steep decline in the cost of natural gas.
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