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Trillions of gallons of water across the western United States have been lost due to the severe drought, according to a new study. The shrinking water supply has caused the earth to rise. -
Researchers at UC Davis fear that California’s drought may soon claim its first victim, the Red Hills Roach. The tiny fish is losing its water. Scientists fear it may soon be pushed to extinction. -
The San Diego City Council put off deciding on big issues at the last meeting before a month-long recess. -
A San Diego scientist says the United Nations is letting politics get in the way of progress on climate change. -
The once biologically rich Colorado River Delta has shrunk by an estimated 90 percent since dams and diversions siphoned off most of the water upstream. This past spring, authorities from the U.S. and Mexico released water into the delta in an attempt to jump-start habitat restoration. -
The Mexican port city of Ensenada has restored 24-hour water supply to its users after five months of harsh rationing. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe Environmental Protection Agency released major new rules to reducing carbon emissions from existing power plants on Monday. How will California — and San Diego — measure up? -
KPBS Midday EditionNew research marks a tipping point in global climate change. The antarctic Ice sheet is melting and predictions on sea level rise will need to be increased. -
There are two planned coal plants in the U.S. that will sequester harmful CO2 and generate electricity. One is in Kemper, Mississippi, the other is in west Texas. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe San Diego World Affairs Council is bringing together environmental nonprofits with local companies in an effort to form a meeting of the minds on power needs of the future.
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