Cobalt processing plant proposed for Yuma County
A new major clean energy project is coming to Yuma…
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IID celebrates Earth Day by highlighting renewable resources
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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IID announces approval of new conservation agreeement
In a press release, the System Conservation Implementation Agreement (SCIA) was approved by IID’s Board of Directors to provide funding for “the…
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Reservations begin for free shade tree program
In a press release, this is for residential customers in the Imperial Valley and Eastern Coachella Valley, where a total of 1,000 trees will be…
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Los Angeles to host a car-free Olympic Games in 2028
Getting people out of their cars and onto public transit is an ambitious goal in LA, but it’s one way LA28 will limit the carbon footprint of the…
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Port of Los Angeles sued by environmental organization
The port is accused of violating the Clean Water Act, and the lawsuit claims the port continuously dumps untreated waste water, and discharges…
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Yuma County Health Department trains for mosquito season this summer
As temperatures rise this summer, the Yuma County Health Department says there’s an increased risk of mosquitoes carrying mosquito-borne…
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Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan sits down with Bill Gates for an exclusive interview
Bill Gates, former CEO of Microsoft, spoke with Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan about nuclear energy after he and his company, TerraPower,…
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Transportation Plan finalized for vehicle access north of Yuma
The Imperial Hills Travel and Transportation Management Plan Environmental Assessment identified vehicle routes that could be made around Imperial…
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