Federal agencies reverse Trump limits on habitat protection
The Biden administration is dropping a rule adopted under former President Donald Trump that limited which lands and waters could be designated as…
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Drought impacts boaters at Cachuma Lake
A drop in water levels and drought impacts on Lake Cachuma had crews extra busy Wednesday at the lake’s…
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In climate fight, EU lawmakers back stricter emission caps
European Union lawmakers are requiring deeper emission cuts from power plants, factories and planes in Europe while endorsing an unprecedented import…
Continue ReadingCement carbon dioxide emissions quietly double in 20 years
New global data shows that emissions of heat-trapping gases coming from making cement have doubled in the last 20…
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Yellowstone flooding rebuild could take years, cost billions
Yellowstone, currently home to gushing geysers, thundering waterfalls and some of the country’s most plentiful and diverse wildlife is facing its…
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SpaceX launches Falcon 9 from Vandenberg
SpaceX launched their rocket Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base during the SARah-1 Mission last Saturday.…
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Highway 101 carpool lanes open Friday morning through Carpinteria
A stretch of newly built carpool lanes on Highway 101 through Carprinteria open at 5 a.m., before sunrise, Friday…
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Santa Barbara fish will be featured in a special fundraising event to help the World Central Kitchen in Ukraine
A special dinner for the World Central Kitchen will be prepared Sunday with fish provided by the Santa Barbara Fisherman’s Market. …
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Protesters rally against fossil fuels at Nipomo Mesa refinery, Guadalupe gas station
Climate change advocates are holding two separate rallies today on the Central Coast to protest against fossil…
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PG&E equipment upgrade project in Paso Robles to start Tuesday, wildfire prevention effort
PASO ROBLES, Calif. – PG&E will be completing an equipment upgrade project in Paso Robles on Tuesday, June 14 as part of its efforts to reduce…
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Heat wave comes with sizzling interior temperatures and warnings
Hot weather is moving in this weekend, mainly for the interior valleys. Temperatures will be in 90’s in Los…
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Pacific Coast Business Times: Camarillo’s Battery Streak
Tony Biasotti, Executive Editor of the Pacific Coast Business Times, talks about Battery Streak, a new startup based in Camarillo and a spin-out of…
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PG&E enhanced safety settings triggered, causing power outages for more than 3,500 San Luis Obispo County customers
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. – More than 3,500 PG&E customers from Pismo Beach to southern San Luis Obispo were impacted by an unplanned…
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Court of Appeals rules in favor of Santa Barbara Channelkeeper, conditionally prohibits federal government fracking off California shores
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the Santa Barbara Channelkeeper (SBCK) and the Environmental Defense Center (EDC) to…
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U.S. Conference of Mayors honors Goleta Mayor Paula Perotte for climate leadership
Perotte received an Honorable Mention in the Small City category for the City’s Strategic Energy Plan and commitment to reaching 100% renewable…
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City of Lompoc gifts apricot tree to Hapgood Garden
LOMPOC, Calif. – Student leaders from Hapgood Elementary School received a gift from Mother Nature on Thursday afternoon. The City of Lompoc…
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Water conservation rules coming to San Luis Obispo
As cities across California are implementing water conservation rules and restrictions during the state’s severe drought, similar rules could be…
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Leases approved for massive off-shore wind farm off Morro Bay coast
Lease agreements for California’s first offshore wind farm off the coast of Morro Bay were approved Thursday, paving the way for the massive floating…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court allows Biden administration to continue counting the costs of planet-warming emissions, for now
By Ariane de Vogue and Ella Nilsen, CNN The Supreme Court will allow the Biden administration to continue to use a metric that estimates the…
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Water woes met with conservation regulations
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.-The State Water Resources Board voted unanimously this week to ban watering lawns that serve no essential purpose. The board…
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