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Drought-stricken California has shut down one of its largest hydroelectric plants because there’s not enough water to power it. -
A group of local leaders representing public, private and nonprofit organizations announced the launch of Accelerate to Zero Emissions — a regional collaborative dedicated to curbing air pollution and climate change through clean transportation. -
UCSD researchers landed a huge federal grant to apply machine learning to issues that could lead to major improvements in computer chip architecture. -
With above-normal temperatures in the forecast, particularly in Northern California, the manager of the state's power grid issued a Flex Alert that will take effect Wednesday afternoon, calling for voluntary electricity conservation. -
The Scripps Institution of Oceanography is getting a new research ship, and it will be much better for the environment. -
KPBS Midday EditionSan Diego North County Congressman Mike Levin has announced the formation of a bipartisan congressional caucus to explore solutions to the spent nuclear waste problem. -
KPBS Midday EditionAs California seeks 100% zero-carbon electricity by 2045, momentum is building behind renewable energy projects. Several wind or solar projects are moving forward in southeastern San Diego County, where backcountry residents’ interests sometimes clash with those of the developers and public officials. -
San Diego neighborhoods near industrial facilities may be on their way to getting cleaner air and healthier populations. -
According to the county, the Regional Decarbonization Framework "is intended to provide science-based pathways for reducing carbon that are tailored to the key sectors of San Diego's economy." -
San Diego’s auditor found city departments are far behind the goals set in the 2015 Climate Action Plan, and that the city has no estimate for how much it will cost to fully implement the plan.
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