After more than a decade of challenges, local environmental groups are rejoicing after the Board of Supervisors approved a new climate action plan this week that they say will keep the county accountable in slashing emissions. The climate plan passed Wednesday along party lines will be used as a blueprint for reducing greenhouse gas emissions at county […]
Inflation and major problems with tunneling and flooding have ballooned the price tag for San Diego’s Pure Water sewage recycling system by $130 million, a 10 percent hike that’s expected to raise sewer and water rates. The city has already burned through nearly the entire $115 million contingency fund set aside to cover cost overruns […]
San Diego was selected Wednesday to receive $240.6 million in loans for Lake Hodges dam improvement projects and possible replacement by the U.S Army Corps of Engineers. This funding comes from the Corps Water Infrastructure Financing Program, intended to provide low-cost loans to maintain, repair and upgrade dams not under the federal government’s jurisdiction. The […]
San Diego County is home to more than 214,000 acres of agricultural land. Avocados, lemons, oranges and a variety of vegetables are grown in the county. This week, during NPR’s Climate Solutions Week, we look at how San Diego County farmers are adapting to climate change with local growers Daniel and Paula Coxe, who grow avocados […]
‘Biggest Environmental Victory’: After More than a Decade in Limbo, San Diego County has a New Climate Plan
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kylie Capuano /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby Emily AlvarengaAfter more than a decade of challenges, local environmental groups are rejoicing after the Board of Supervisors approved a new climate action plan this week that they say will keep the county accountable in slashing emissions. The climate plan passed Wednesday along party lines will be used as a blueprint for reducing greenhouse gas emissions at county […]
Billion-Dollar Pure Water Project Stares Down $130M in Cost Overruns for Pipelines, Plants and Pumps
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kylie Capuano /The San Diego Union-Tribuneby David GarrickInflation and major problems with tunneling and flooding have ballooned the price tag for San Diego’s Pure Water sewage recycling system by $130 million, a 10 percent hike that’s expected to raise sewer and water rates. The city has already burned through nearly the entire $115 million contingency fund set aside to cover cost overruns […]
San Diego Receives $240 Million Loans for Lake Hodges Dam Replacement
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kylie Capuano /KPBSSan Diego was selected Wednesday to receive $240.6 million in loans for Lake Hodges dam improvement projects and possible replacement by the U.S Army Corps of Engineers. This funding comes from the Corps Water Infrastructure Financing Program, intended to provide low-cost loans to maintain, repair and upgrade dams not under the federal government’s jurisdiction. The […]
San Diego Farmers Tackle Climate Change Challenges
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kylie Capuano /KPBS by Jade Hindmon, Julianna Domingo, Brooke Ruth, Leslie GonzalezSan Diego County is home to more than 214,000 acres of agricultural land. Avocados, lemons, oranges and a variety of vegetables are grown in the county. This week, during NPR’s Climate Solutions Week, we look at how San Diego County farmers are adapting to climate change with local growers Daniel and Paula Coxe, who grow avocados […]