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KPBS Midday EditionFew 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. -
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. -
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. -
We look back at some of the biggest stories from the past year with our panel of San Diego journalists. -
KPBS Midday EditionOn KPBS Christmas Eve Midday Edition, we revisit interviews with people who are taking action on climate change in 2019.
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KPBS Midday EditionThe 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. -
KPBS Midday EditionSan 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. -
KPBS Midday EditionA 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. -
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. -
KPBS Midday EditionA plan to allow the city of San Diego's only landfill to pile waste 25 feet higher got a key approval last week.
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