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The San Diego Union-Tribune - Environment

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

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

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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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Another offshore wind project in California blows away

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Rising temperatures could keep more flights from taking off on time

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Tiger shark caught off Massachusetts could be sign of warming waters

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

11 days ago

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

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

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Three county parks will be closed due to August heat

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

15 days ago

Why renewable energy developer Avantus is betting on San Diego

15 days ago

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

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

16 days ago

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

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

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

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

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

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

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What to know about the historic wildfires in France and Spain

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

18 days ago

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

19 days ago

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

20 days ago

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

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

21 days ago

Valley Center duck sanctuary founder charged with animal cruelty

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

22 days ago

As water restrictions hit farmers, solar is making sense

22 days ago

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

22 days ago

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

22 days ago

Florida researchers bring endangered elkhorn coral ashore to protect them

22 days ago

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

23 days ago

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

23 days ago

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

23 days ago

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

23 days ago

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

23 days ago

13 carmakers sign up for California EV rebate initiative

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

25 days ago

How to keep the air inside your home clean during wildfires

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

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

26 days ago

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

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

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

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

27 days ago

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

27 days ago

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

28 days ago

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

28 days ago

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

28 days ago

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

29 days ago

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

29 days ago

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

29 days ago

Wildfire smoke makes air unhealthy from the US Midwest to East Coast. Officials say stay inside

28 days ago

What living in one of the world's hottest towns feels like

29 days ago

Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid and denying Democratic states more frequently

29 days ago

How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires

29 days ago

UCSD surgeons perform first-of-its-kind operation on San Diego Safari Park gorilla

29 days ago

Heavy smoke from wildfires blankets the US Midwest and Northeast, prompting evacuations

30 days ago

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance fills two executive jobs

30 days ago

Battery bank or generator? How to choose the best backup power for your home during an outage

1 month ago

War and economic crisis complicate efforts to protect Iran's rich but endangered wildlife

1 month ago

Busy wildfire season tests US fire bosses as they juggle resources to stay ahead

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For the first time in more than 25 years, the San Diego Zoo has baby binturongs

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China's 'Green Great Wall' tames desert growth, but scientists warn the fight is not over

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Keystone Pipeline system's operator agrees to pay a $26.9M penalty over a major Kansas oil spill

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