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The San Diego Union-Tribune - Environment

The US and others turn to Brazil for rare earths, raising environmental concerns

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Champagne growers race to preserve quality in record-early harvest

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Pair faces animal trafficking charges in San Diego for alleged yearslong reptile-smuggling operation

23 hours ago

Minnesota governor signs order to slow down any mining efforts near Boundary Waters wilderness

2 days ago

Trump administration moves ahead to end roadless rule on national forests

2 days ago

The best fabric for extreme heat? It's more complicated than you think

2 days ago

The UK and Google are testing changes to flight paths to tackle aviation's climate impact

2 days ago

Trump administration briefly pauses contentious border project in Texas' Big Bend National Park

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Vista poised to adopt ban on single-use plastic bottles

3 days ago

Lake Powell hits record low, threatening key water and electricity supply for millions

3 days ago

Growing smarter farmers: University, neighborhoods localize climate science

4 days ago

An Indiana pastor became an Illinois oilman. Spills and pollution followed.

4 days ago

How severe drought is affecting Colorado, from record fishing restrictions to threatened power supplies

5 days ago

The livin' is no longer so easy: How carefree dreams of 'summertime' are fading in 2026's swelter

6 days ago

Oppressive heat, high humidity grip much of the US as students start a new school year

6 days ago

Teen admits in guilty plea to kicking sea lion in La Jolla Cove

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San Diegans can watch a meteor shower and spot the Milky Way at this festival under the stars

7 days ago

The warming climate is forcing marathons to consider changes to keep runners cool

7 days ago

Alpine resorts' snowmaking equipment may be put to work fighting summer forest fires

7 days ago

Stingray lashings up as marine heat wave off Southern California draws more to shore

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Big Sur travel plans? Officials urge visitors to stay away as California's Timber Fire grows

7 days ago

Oman says the oil spill from a grounded tanker has reached its coastline

8 days ago

Extreme heat is reshaping Italy's sparkling wine industry with early harvests and nighttime picking

9 days ago

Big Sur fire: California resorts evacuated as Timber Fire quadruples in size

9 days ago

Contiguous US breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says

10 days ago

Traditional plastic forks shed harmful microplastics. Plastic created from sugar is an alternative

10 days ago

Fire departments turning to remote-controlled machines to tackle overgrown brush

11 days ago

With $1.6 million in donations, this Florida church is going green — for God

12 days ago

Young activists in the Maldives confront climate threats to their island nation

13 days ago

Officials will not release cool water from a Colorado River reservoir to protect threatened fish

13 days ago

Romania rushes to sink 4 barges in the Danube to keep a nuclear power plant's second reactor running

13 days ago

Raccoons released into wild after graduating from Humane Society's new nursery

13 days ago

Another offshore wind project in California blows away

14 days ago

Trump administration's latest buyback of offshore wind leases brings total to nearly $4 billion

14 days ago

China can't get enough of this smelly fruit as farmers fight extreme weather to feed the craving

13 days ago

Climate change created conditions for Canada fires, scientists say, as Trump blames mismanagement

14 days ago

How extreme heat is changing Americans' lives, according to a new poll

14 days ago

Another large intake of dogs leaves no shelter space at San Diego Humane Society's main campus

15 days ago

Record heat wave impacts people and animals in Japan and Korean Peninsula

15 days ago

Rising temperatures could keep more flights from taking off on time

15 days ago

42 horses seized from Julian animal sanctuary are ready to be adopted

15 days ago

Divided federal appeals court says Trump administration was wrong to terminate climate funds

16 days ago

This summer isn't breaking heat records — yet. Wait until El Nino kicks in, scientists say

16 days ago

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos lead $200M project to save 100 of globe's most threatened species

16 days ago

Firefighters scramble to contain fires outside Athens before winds and high temperatures return

16 days ago

Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West

17 days ago

Tiger shark caught off Massachusetts could be sign of warming waters

17 days ago

Record low Danube levels push some countries in Eastern Europe to the brink of energy emergency

17 days ago

Washington state fires destroy hundreds of buildings and force Spokane-area residents to evacuate

17 days ago

In rural southern Illinois, a cattle farmer fights back against an emerging threat from above

19 days ago

Three county parks will be closed due to August heat

19 days ago

Big nuclear fusion project makes progress with components from San Diego's General Atomics

20 days ago

UN, scientists warn that strong El Nino will add fuel to 'a planet already on fire'

20 days ago

Arizona, California and Nevada would share cuts under federal proposal to manage the Colorado River

20 days ago

Mountain lion spotted at least twice in Mission Trails Regional Park, sparking warnings

20 days ago

Human-caused climate change made Spanish, French fires much more likely, scientists calculate

21 days ago

Record-low Danube River affects tourism and industry as drought and heat grip Central Europe

21 days ago

The Mediterranean's warming waters are drawing hundreds of invasive species

21 days ago

Why renewable energy developer Avantus is betting on San Diego

22 days ago

Wildfires near Bordeaux bring more troubles to France's wine industry

22 days ago

After Venezuela's quakes, experts say environmental and health risks have just begun

22 days ago

Wildfires are more extreme in Europe and North America, but global burning is oddly decreasing

22 days ago

Forest Service proposes fee increases at popular sites in Cleveland National Forest

22 days ago

San Diego Zoo's new Brazilian porcupine to join mom as wildlife ambassador

23 days ago

Four decades after Chernobyl, a generational divide reshapes Italy's nuclear debate

23 days ago

'No matter what you do, you can't put it out': Spanish firefighters describe record blaze

23 days ago

As North America grapples with destructive wildfires, 'super' El Niño may offer hope

23 days ago

What to know about the historic wildfires in France and Spain

24 days ago

Days disrupted: 7 people around the world share how the Iran war has reshaped their lives

24 days ago

Federal agency investigating after online video appears to show man kick sea lion at La Jolla Cove

26 days ago

More than 200,000 people flee raging wildfires in France and Spain, some escaping by boat

27 days ago

Virginia study on groundwater, data centers calls for tighter water regulations

27 days ago

Brazil uses forensic science to trace gold's origin and tackle illegal mining in the Amazon

27 days ago

Valley Center duck sanctuary founder charged with animal cruelty

28 days ago

The feds no longer protect endangered species' habitats. States say they can't pick up the slack

28 days ago

As water restrictions hit farmers, solar is making sense

28 days ago

Last winter's extreme snow drought was a sign of the West's future, Colorado study finds

28 days ago

Air purifier program restarts for people in South Bay affected by Tijuana River pollution

28 days ago

Florida researchers bring endangered elkhorn coral ashore to protect them

28 days ago

Need backup power? Automakers want you to look no further than their vehicles in your driveway

29 days ago

Endangered right whales could wait almost a decade for new US protections

29 days ago

From the Mexican border to Washington: A tiny Texas town fights Trump's wall plan

29 days ago

As Lake Powell shrinks, marinas are having to adapt to dwindling water levels

29 days ago

County warns plant sold at local Costco locations may contain invasive pests

30 days ago

13 carmakers sign up for California EV rebate initiative

1 month ago

Oystercatchers, known for sharp bills and beady eyes, are making a comeback thanks to conservation

1 month ago

How to keep the air inside your home clean during wildfires

1 month ago

Hydrogen sulfide readings in Tijuana River Valley show worsening trend. State bill targets outdated standard.

1 month ago

As Trump buyouts shake offshore wind industry, states hope developers stay in the game

1 month ago

After years of silence, plan for polarizing Topgolf venue on San Diego Bay on path to approval

1 month ago

Florida's coral is disappearing: How experts are restoring ailing reefs as the ocean warms

1 month ago

US cancels automatic protections for imperiled animals as critics warn of extinctions

1 month ago

Hundreds of caged birds seized during warrant search at Valley Center property

1 month ago

Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota pushes farther into the US and engulfs DC in haze

1 month ago

The US plans to auction off sections of water around American Samoa in a push for deep-sea mining

1 month ago

Europe's early heat wave led to a spike in deaths, may have killed over 10,000

1 month ago

No pollution fix, no deal: Officials warn renewal of international trade pact must be tied to solving crisis

1 month ago

Play inside or out? How to manage poor air quality with kids

1 month ago

Is it safe for dogs to be outside on smoky days? Researcher hunts for answers

1 month ago

Need for speed? Driving above the speed limit costs you — and doesn't actually save much time

1 month ago