By SDCN Staff San Diego, CA–San Diego County will be experiencing substantial rainfall this fall and winter, but that may not be enough to combat California’s drought. Encinitas-based Solana Center for Environmental Innovation offers a unique opportunity of capturing rainwater through its rain barrel program, aimed to reduce runoff to creeks and the ocean and […]
UPS settles with EPA to correct alleged hazardous waste violations nationwide
Washington, D.C.–The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with United Parcel Service, Incorporated (UPS) to resolve violations of hazardous waste regulations at 1,160 facilities across forty-five states and the territory of Puerto Rico. EPA’s consent agreement and final order with UPS resolves violations of hazardous waste regulations, including failure to make land disposal […]
Ramona Unified School District, Blue Bird and Nuvve unveil 8 new V2G-enabled, electric school buses
San Diego, CA–Nuvve Holding Corporation, a San Diego-based global cleantech company electrifying the planet through its intelligent energy platform, along with Blue Bird Corporation, the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, and the Ramona Unified School District in California’s San Diego County, recently announced the unveiling of eight electric, zero-emission school buses powered by […]
195 ways to help California’s painted ladies
By Newswise By documenting hundreds of new nectar plants for painted ladies, scientists have renewed hope these charismatic butterflies may prove resilient to climate change. Every spring, swarms of colorful butterflies can be spotted in Southern California as they make their way from western Mexico to the Pacific Northwest to breed. Some years, the number […]
CA adopts a comprehensive strategy to meet federal ozone standard
By SDCN Staff Sacramento, CA–The California Air Resources Board Thursday approved a statewide plan for attaining the federal health-based standard for ozone, typically experienced as smog. The 2022 State Implementation Plan Strategy identifies the state’s control strategy for meeting the federal 70 parts per billion, 8-hour ozone standard over the next 15 years. The 2022 State Implementation […]
San Diego Coastkeeper names Phillip Musegaas as executive director
By SDCN Staff San Diego, CA–San Diego Coastkeeper has named Phillip Musegaas, a seventeen-year veteran of the Waterkeeper Alliance, as its incoming executive director beginning on October 10. “We are thrilled that Phillip is bringing his dynamic leadership, energy, and creativity to the fight for drinkable, fishable, and swimmable waters in our region,” says Chanté […]
San Diego buys land to expand conserved wildlife in Mission Trails Park
By SDCN Staff San Diego, CA–In line with its goals to preserve open space and protect plants and animals, the City of San Diego recently acquired 25 acres of land that has been added to the preserved wildlife areas within Mission Trails Regional Park. The sale comes as part of the Multiple Species Conservation Program […]
Draft amendment to SDG&E habitat conservation plan available for public review, comment
By SDCN Editor Carlsbad, CA–The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is making available for public review and comment a draft Habitat Conservation Plan amendment and associated environmental documents related to San Diego Gas & Electric’s (SDG&E) application for an incidental take permit under the Endangered Species Act. In 1995, the Service issued an incidental take […]
Research strengthens evidence of link between air pollution and child brain development
By Newise Air pollution is not just a problem for the lungs. Increasingly, research suggests air pollution can influence childhood behavioral problems and even IQ. A new study led by the University of Washington has added evidence showing that both prenatal and postnatal exposure to air pollution can harm kids. The study, published in Environmental Health […]
Solana Center for Environmental Innovation receives $20,000 from Las Patronas
By SDCN Editor Solana Beach, CA–Solana Center for Environmental Innovation was awarded a $20,000 grant for the purchase of a new vehicle to expand its environmental education outreach across the San Diego region. The grant, awarded by local philanthropic organization Las Patronas, helps ensure Solana Center staff can safely and reliably deliver in-demand workshops, consultations, […]
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