SAN DIEGO–The County’s Air Pollution Control District has received $2.5 million from the California Air Resources Board to help conduct air pollution monitoring in the district’s Portside Environmental Justice Neighborhoods community. With the funding, the district will for the first time monitor the ambient air quality in Barrio Logan, Logan Heights, Sherman Heights and parts […]
U.S. Files Lawsuit Against CA State Water Resources Control Board For Failure To Comply With Environmental Quality Act
The Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) today filed civil actions, in both federal and state court, against the California State Water Resources Control Board for failing to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). On Dec. 12, 2018, the California State Water Resources Control Board (the Board) approved […]
Oceanside World Of Water Event Raise Awareness Of Recycled Water
OCEANSIDE–More than 500 people visited the City of Oceanside’s World of Water event on Saturday to celebrate water and learn how the City of Oceanside provides its customers the world’s most precious resource – water! The event was timed to take place a day after World Water Day to raise awareness about the importance of […]
San Diego Hosts Automotive Products Recycling Event In Mira Mesa
SAN DIEGO–The City of San Diego’s Environmental Services Department Household Hazardous Waste Program is hosting a free automotive products recycling event this Saturday at San Diego Miramar College. The from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. event provides city residents with a centrally located, convenient way to remove used motor oil, oil filters, automotive batteries and […]
Study Suggests Climate Change Limits Forest Recovery After Wildfires
(Newswise)–New University of Montana research suggests climate change makes it increasingly difficult for tree seedlings to regenerate following wildfires in low-elevation forests, which could contribute to abrupt forest loss. The study, “Wildfires and Climate Change Push Low-elevation Forests Across a Critical Climate Threshold for Tree Regeneration,” was published March 11 in the Proceedings of the National […]
County Board Of Supervisors Approve Water Testing Funding
SAN DIEGO–San Diego County’s Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday to authorize the County’s Department of Environmental Health to carry out an agreement with the state for $348,000 to help fund the County’s beach water quality program.The County’s beach water quality program protects residents and visitors year-round by testing and evaluating water conditions for harmful bacteria […]
Del Mar Ban Plastic Straws And Stirrers
DEL MAR–The Del Mar City Council voted unanimous March 4 to ban plastic straws and stirrers in the city. The ban becomes effective April 4. The new ordinance move Del Mar closer to a zero-waste city and to comply with state requirements to divert trash from landfills. Reducing solid waste and encouraging recycling also are […]
Oceanside Hosts World Of Water Celebration
OCEANSIDE–The City of Oceanside will host its World of Water celebration on March 23 at the San Luis Rey Water Reclamation Facility. The free event celebrates World Water Day by traveling through many water-themed activities to learn the ways the City of Oceanside works to provide its customers the world’s most precious resource – water! […]
Houston, We’re Here To Help The Farmers
(Newswise)–Farmers irrigating their crops may soon be getting some help from space. In 2018, scientists launched ECOSTRESS, a new instrument now attached to the International Space Station. Its mission: to gather data on how plants use water across the world. The ECOsystem Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer Experiment on Space Station (ECOSTRESS) helps scientists answer three broad questions: How do plants respond to […]
San Diego Polystyrene Foam, Single Use Plastics Ordinance Takes Effect Saturday
SAN DIEGO–In an effort to create a cleaner, healthier environment and help achieve Zero Waste goals, the first provisions of the City of San Diego’s Polystyrene Foam and Single Use Plastics Ordinance go into effect Saturday, Feb. 23. The ordinance will be rolled out in phases to allow businesses and other entities time to implement […]