Category: Environment

Farm to prison project advancing

This story was reported for Seaside Courier on May 19, 2014. An Encinitas resident is overseeing a new effort to have inmates at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility in Otay Mesa grow their own food behind prison walls. The Farm And Rehabilitation Meals (FARM) program being developed at the prison will enable up to 20 inmates to grow fruits… Read more →

Water quality change on tap for California brewers

This story was reported for 10News on April 13, 2012. When it comes to brewing beer, San Diegans take it seriously. San Diego County is home to 87 of the 423 craft breweries in California, including Stone Brewery, the 10th largest craft brewery in the nation. The local craft brewing industry also saw sales of $781.6 million in 2013 and… Read more →

Colorado River Water Shortage for Western States Foreseen in U.S. Study

This story was reported for Patch on Dec. 12, 2012. The Colorado River won’t be able to support the growing population of Western states including California, says a federal study released Wednesday. The study—conducted by the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation over the course of three years—says the river will be an estimated 3.2 million acre-feet short… Read more →

What made San Diego prepared for the earthquake?

This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on April 5, 2010. Experts agree the strongest earthquake in decades struck Southern California Sunday. With the severe magnitude of the 7.2 temblor, many are left wondering why there isn’t more damage in San Diego. Experts say it’s because the county was well-prepared. “There are three components that have created… Read more →

Experts say relying on oil puts Americans at risk

This story was reported for the San Diego News Network on March 19, 2010. As the threat of climate change increases and America becomes more dependent on foreign oil, national security is compromised, said panelists at a state Senate hearing Friday. The California State Senate Select Committee on Climate Change held a hearing at the Scripps Institute of Oceanography to… Read more →

Carlsbad desal plant moves forward despite opposition

This story was reported for San Diego News Network on December 16, 2009. Ten years ago, Poseidon Resources embarked on a journey to turn the ocean’s water into a usable supply for human consumption. A myriad of lawsuits and battles later, the Carlsbad Desalination Project is now more than a month into its construction amid California’s water crisis — and… Read more →

San Diego developing through a water shortage

This story was reported for San Diego News Network on May 27, 2009. With San Diego facing a water shortage and growing population, regional developers are fearful that their industry may face tougher days and stricter laws. “My fear is that real estate development projects are going to get caught up in the middle until we work out these issues,”… Read more →

San Diego’s carbon footprint bigger than L.A.

This story was reported for San Diego News Network on April 27, 2009. San Diegans release more carbon emissions than Los Angeles residents, a recent study shows. According to the study, the average San Diegan used 1.630 tons of carbon in 2005 and the average Los Angeles resident used 1.413 in the same year. Los Angeles had the second smallest… Read more →

Golden State looking to move in a greener direction

This story was reported for San Diego News Network on April 22, 2009. Two proposed pieces of legislation look to change what TVs Californians use and the windshields on the cars they drive. In an effort to turn the Golden State greener, the California Energy Commission (CEC) is proposing to implement energy efficiency standards for televisions, while the California Air… Read more →

San Diegans may have to change their water ways

This story was reported for San Diego News Network on April 15, 2009. San Diegans may not have to allocate their water this summer. Or at the least, not be forced to take the “one bucket approach.” After Tuesday’s Metropolitan Water District announcement on water reductions, the city will re-determine how San Diegans have to cut back their water usage.… Read more →