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A bill being considered by the California State Assembly Friday would enact a statewide ban on plastic bags at grocery stores. -
A bill (AB 1998) that would enact a statewide plastic-bag ban passed out of a California State Assembly committee Friday. If passed and signed into law, AB 1998 would prohibit stores from distributing single-use bags, and require the retailer to offer reusable bags.
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California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill earlier this month to restore funding for a variety of programs. One of those programs provides grants to local governments for anti-litter programs. But environmental groups say there isn't enough money to keep trash out of the ocean. -
Average Grade Is C- On 2009 Environmental Issues -
We've been hearing a lot lately about "LEED," or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Several colleges in San Diego are leading the way and building projects incorporating "green" features. -
The San Diego Community College District has completed a makeover of a gym on its downtown campus. The new facility is notable for its use of the latest energy efficient technology. -
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Recycling is now mandatory at apartments, condominiums and townhouse complexes in San Diego. Some businesses are also required to recycle. -
KPBS News asked leaders of several San Diego and Orange County environmental groups what they think will be the most important environment stories in 2010. -
A new law will allow California to help fund recycling and reuse programs for discarded tires in Mexico. California ships millions of discarded tires to Mexico annually, thousands of which flow back across the border as litter to San Diego.
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