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The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in California announced Monday it will provide financial assistance for private landowners with dead and dying conifer forest trees in certain counties, including San Diego. -
KPBS Midday EditionAmid uncertainty over how the U.S. election will impact the Paris Agreement on global warming, climate negotiators have started working on implementing the landmark deal. -
Warming ocean waters are increasing the number of wildlife needing rescue by SeaWorld staff. -
The San Diego City Council has approved an update to its long-term growth plans for North Park, aiming to increase housing density near public transit stops to reduce car dependence. Environmental groups sought to delay the plan because of concerns it will fall short of the city's Climate Action Plan goals. -
An analysis of two community plans found they fell short of San Diego's transportation goals and, some argue, could subject the city to litigation. As the council readies to vote on the plans, city staff has a new analysis that tells a different story. -
Plans to update the road map for growth and development in Uptown have advanced to the full San Diego City Council. The plans have been the subject of debate over housing density, affordability and their compliance with the city's Climate Action Plan. -
Southern California researchers hope a bee that thrives in the arctic could help them understand more about climate change. -
An update to the long-term growth plans for North Park passed a San Diego City Council committee, raising its chances of passage. However the plan could still face more delays, amid fears it will fall short of the city's climate goals.
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The San Diego Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the North Park and Golden Hill community plan updates, lengthy documents that will play a role in meeting the city's environmental goals. A recent analysis cast doubt on whether the plans are sufficient to reduce the city's dependence on the automobile.
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KPBS Midday EditionAn analysis commissioned by the city's planning department found far too many people will still be driving to work in two of the city's most urbanized neighborhoods. The city says the analysis did not account for other programs that will help meet the Climate Action Plan's ambitious transportation goals.
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