California students help environment by serving new life for old tennis balls
A grand slam for the planet as thousands of old tennis balls are now serving schools, animal shelters, and assisted living centers around the Bay…
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Rep. Andy Biggs introduces bill to keep Colorado River Basin from shrinking
The “Colorado River Basin Water Security and Infrastructure Act” would shift the focus on developing additional…
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EPA to repeal greenhouse gas limits for power plants
The change would overturn a 2024 rule requiring power plants to use carbon sequestration equipment to control pollution, which was one of the biggest…
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New report on possible environmental and health impacts of data centers
As more potential data center projects have begun popping up throughout Arizona, guidelines for determining potential environmental and health…
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Officials identify citrus disease symptoms and in Imperial County
Imperial County officials confirmed the first local case of huanglongbing (HLB), a destructive bacterial citrus disease, following a state-verified…
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The disease is called called huanglongbing (HLB) that infects and kills all citrus tree varieties. This is the first detection of the deadly…
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Leaders converge in Calexico to push for permanent New River fix
Federal, state, and local leaders gathered in Calexico to inspect the ongoing environmental and public health crisis plaguing the New River,…
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Beam Global plants roots in Yuma, bringing jobs and EV technology
Beam Global designs and manufactures sustainable energy products, with a focus on off-grid electric vehicle charging systems, energy security, and…
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Rep. Adelita Grijalva and water policy expert weigh in on Colorado River crisis
The Bureau of Reclamation has released its Final Environmental Impact Statement for new guidelines governing Colorado River…
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Rep. Raul Ruiz secures commitment to New River crisis
Rep. Ruiz pressed Lee Zeldin, the administrator for the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA), to visit the New River era and gain support in…
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How to prevent illegal dumping in Yuma
Illegal dumping in Yuma has been a serious issue in our community, and the Yuma County Department of Public Works is reminding locals to properly…
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APS shares tips on safety and saving during extreme heat
APS says performing the smallest actions, like changing air filters, checking door seals and adjusting thermostat settings, “can make a difference as…
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New innovations to help save the Colorado River
After more than a decade of drought in the Colorado River Basin, the water source for 40 million people is hanging on by a thread. Now, there is some…
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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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