Imperial Irrigation District approves re-powering project budget
During the regular meeting, the IID approved more than $2 million to upgrade their re-powering project which will replace the unit four boiler and…
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Agriculture companies are looking for more workers
Yuma’s main agriculture season is officially here, but some growers are struggling to find field…
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Water around Santa Monica Pier turns pink
UCLA scientists overseeing the so-called “Barbie Beach” experiment say fluorescent pink dye they put in the Pacific Ocean is temporary and…
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IID issues Conserve Alert for Imperial County residents
According to IID, this is in response to “dangerously high temperatures forecasted for this week,” urging customers to “voluntarily conserve energy…
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SeaWorld sued over firework pollution in Mission Bay
San Diego Coastkeeper and CERF say SeaWorld agreed to cleanup rules in a previous settlement over a decade ago, but they say the company isn’t…
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Day 2 of Imperial Valley Economic and Energy Summit focuses on jobs and clean energy
The second day of the Imperial Valley Economic and Energy Summit focused on local jobs, clean energy, and making sure the whole region benefits from…
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New solar project coming to Yuma County
The Elisabeth Solar Project is set to take shape on public land near Dateland and is designed to generate and store hundreds of megawatts of…
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Cobalt processing plant proposed for Yuma County
A new major clean energy project is coming to Yuma…
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The Imperial Irrigation District (IID) says it’s celebrating Earth Day by highlighting its focus on entirely renewable…
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From waste to water: How Yuma helps protect the Colorado River
A new report from UCLA and The Natural Resource Defense Council says wastewater recycling could help solve the west’s water…
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City of Yuma to host Arbor Day celebration
The City of Yuma invites the public to celebrate Arbor Day on Thursday,…
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How to stay safe from rattlesnakes in Yuma
The Arizona Fish and Game Department is advising Arizonans on how to be safe this season as temperatures go up and reptiles come…
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City of Yuma to host Household Hazardous Waste collection day this weekend
The City of Yuma’s next Household Hazardous Waste collection day is this Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the Public Works…
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1.2 million acre-feet saved at Lake Mead
In a press release obtained by KYMA, thanks to the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) and local farmers, over 1.2 million acre-feet of water have…
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Local school district receives grant to help reduce bus emission
Yuma School District One received nearly $240,000 in grant funds through the Diesel Emissions Reduction…
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Energy developer announces solar plus project in Imperial County
A leading renewable energy developer, owner and operator Arevon Energy, Inc., hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the start of operations at its…
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Tribal representatives call on President Biden to designate new desert national monuments in California
In a press release, this is to protect “sacred Tribal lands and cultural landscapes and imperiled…
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Extreme heat in Arizona impacting pumpkin patches
The extreme heat isn’t just impacting people, it is also having an impact on crops, but one pumpkin patch owner has been fighting this battle for…
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Ruben Gallego defends Yuma’s local air quality
U.S. Representative Ruben Gallego is sending a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency asking it to be more flexible and not punish Yuma for…
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Medications can cause severe side effects when it comes to high temperatures
According Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Colin Banas, “Antibiotics are a very big set of medications that can actually have pretty significant…
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