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The San Diego Union-Tribune - Environment

Why renewable energy developer Avantus is betting on San Diego

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

22 hours ago

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

22 hours ago

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

23 hours ago

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

1 day ago

'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

3 days ago

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

3 days ago

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

4 days ago

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

5 days ago

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

5 days ago

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

5 days ago

Valley Center duck sanctuary founder charged with animal cruelty

6 days ago

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

7 days ago

As water restrictions hit farmers, solar is making sense

7 days ago

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

7 days ago

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

7 days ago

Florida researchers bring endangered elkhorn coral ashore to protect them

7 days ago

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

7 days ago

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

7 days ago

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

7 days ago

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

7 days ago

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

8 days ago

13 carmakers sign up for California EV rebate initiative

9 days ago

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

9 days ago

How to keep the air inside your home clean during wildfires

10 days ago

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

10 days ago

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

11 days ago

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

11 days ago

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

12 days ago

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

12 days ago

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

12 days ago

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

12 days ago

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

12 days ago

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

12 days ago

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

13 days ago

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

13 days ago

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

13 days ago

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

14 days ago

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

13 days ago

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

14 days ago

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

14 days ago

How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires

14 days ago

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

13 days ago

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

14 days ago

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance fills two executive jobs

15 days ago

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

15 days ago

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

15 days ago

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

15 days ago

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

16 days ago

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

16 days ago

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

17 days ago

East County solar and battery project gets Planning Commission nod

19 days ago

California scientists develop way to forecast when coastal landslides are imminent

19 days ago

Meteorologists warn week ahead in US will have dangerous temps: 'Heat is not to be played with'

20 days ago

UCSD's Birch Aquarium drew record 603,670 guests over the past year

20 days ago

UC San Diego develops way to forecast when coastal landslides are imminent

20 days ago

El Nino powers up as forecasters predict historic strength and a rainier winter for the US South

21 days ago

Rare group of western spotted skunks returned to the wild after rehabbing in Ramona

21 days ago

Specialty farmers adapt harvests, protect crops in face of extreme heat

21 days ago

Port to move forward with electric truck hub in National City

23 days ago

Wildfire forces Tour de France to ban fans from stage finale as parts of Europe sizzle again

23 days ago

Could a fertilizer breakthrough spark the next Green Revolution?

23 days ago

San Diego's General Atomics gets $20M to advance fusion energy in California

26 days ago

Fire shelters are a key defense for firefighters. But they don't guarantee survival

27 days ago

Heat adds to strains on areas with data centers, raising the temperature on AI debates

27 days ago

What to know about fireworks and the risk of wildfires this July 4

27 days ago

A marine heat wave caused seabird deaths off California. El Nino could worsen the die-off

29 days ago

Did the milk expire? California bans 'sell by' food labels to cut food waste

28 days ago

Trump administration seeks to stomp out all fires quickly, reviving policy that has been discredited

29 days ago

How to stay cool in a heat wave even without air conditioning

29 days ago

San Diego Community Power CEO goes on leave; few details released

1 month ago

What makes a 'heat dome' and what does it mean?

1 month ago

Greece bets on space technology to contain wildfires in a global first

1 month ago

Greece is paying fishermen to catch toxic toadfish invading the warming Mediterranean

1 month ago

Europe's extreme heat would be impossible without climate change, scientists say

1 month ago

Utah declares a state of emergency and restricts fireworks as US largest wildfire grows

1 month ago

Search underway to replace Safari Park gorilla that died unexpectedly in May

1 month ago

Do you live in an area at risk from dangerous temperatures? A new tool reveals heat risk in San Diego County

1 month ago

AI is an energy and water hog, here's what you can do to counter that

1 month ago

In a visit to Capitol, Jessie Diggins and other Olympians push for climate change solutions

1 month ago

US says chemical maker Chemours to pay $450M to settle 'forever chemicals' case

1 month ago

California poised to sue Trump administration over offshore wind buyouts

1 month ago

AI companies should release environmental impact, commit to clean energy, says UN chief

1 month ago

40 MAYORS WORLDWIDE ENDORSE A PACT TO SHAPE DATA CENTER DEVELOPMENT

1 month ago

France records its hottest day ever as Europe withers in early heat wave

1 month ago

No maps, no insurance: Michigan floods expose lack of information, preparation in many rural areas

1 month ago

Watch Duty, the fire-tracking app used by millions, expands to help monitor dangerous floods

1 month ago

Mexico, Italy and others see up to two more months of heat stress than in the 1970s, study says

1 month ago

Colorado River system continues slide toward crash, despite emergency actions sending water to Lake Powell

1 month ago

For decades, Nighttime Zoo has been a summer staple. This is the last year.

1 month ago

National Science Foundation reverses decision to dismantle oceans-monitoring network after outcry

1 month ago

Trump administration pays another offshore wind project to pull out of California

1 month ago

15 countries in Kenya adopt the Mombasa Declaration to fight illegal fishing

1 month ago

Africa's clean energy projects face financing barrier from credit rating rules

1 month ago

Trump administration to buy back another energy company's offshore wind leases for 4 more projects

1 month ago

Lake Mead's slow demise just sped up in latest federal study

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