The city of San Diego released its first Climate Action Plan monitoring report Thursday, finding that its short-term goal for reducing greenhouse-gas emissions was essentially satisfied before the plan was even approved last December. The report outlined progress on emissions cuts during the past five years and found that by 2015, climate pollution had been […]
Two major goals in the city of San Diego’s plan to address climate change have already been achieved, and other targets are close, according to a report released by the mayor’s office Friday. The targets that have been met involve greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption. The plan, approved by the City Council in December, […]
The City Council will consider increased water and wastewater rates Nov. 16. Per month, single family households that use 10 units of water, or 7,480 gallons, may see a $1.36 increase in water rates, and pay $1.21 more for wastewater. Higher water rates cover increases in the fixed service rate, unit cost and imported water […]
Among the changing red and yellow fall leaves of Yosemite National Park, nature artist Penny Otwell is marveling at the fullest rushing waterfalls and rivers she’s ever painted there in autumn. But down in the dry Southern California suburbs, David Cantuna laments the same dead and dying grass in his backyard. California’s historic drought finally […]
San Diego hit its 2020 climate plan benchmark before document was approved
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Joshua Emerson SmithThe city of San Diego released its first Climate Action Plan monitoring report Thursday, finding that its short-term goal for reducing greenhouse-gas emissions was essentially satisfied before the plan was even approved last December. The report outlined progress on emissions cuts during the past five years and found that by 2015, climate pollution had been […]
San Diego Achieves Major Climate Change Goals
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /CBS NewsTwo major goals in the city of San Diego’s plan to address climate change have already been achieved, and other targets are close, according to a report released by the mayor’s office Friday. The targets that have been met involve greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption. The plan, approved by the City Council in December, […]
Oceanside could see rise in water, wastewater rates
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /The Coast News Groupby Promise YeeThe City Council will consider increased water and wastewater rates Nov. 16. Per month, single family households that use 10 units of water, or 7,480 gallons, may see a $1.36 increase in water rates, and pay $1.21 more for wastewater. Higher water rates cover increases in the fixed service rate, unit cost and imported water […]
Officials Maintain Conservation Message Despite California’s Drought Divide
/in San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Claims Journal (San Diego)by Ellen Knickmeyer and Amy TaxinAmong the changing red and yellow fall leaves of Yosemite National Park, nature artist Penny Otwell is marveling at the fullest rushing waterfalls and rivers she’s ever painted there in autumn. But down in the dry Southern California suburbs, David Cantuna laments the same dead and dying grass in his backyard. California’s historic drought finally […]