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Scientists find sea levels are already much higher than we thought. That could spell trouble for the future
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (486+ words) (CNN) " Sea levels along the world's coastlines are much higher than previously assumed, more than 3 feet in some regions, according to new research, raising alarms that the world is underestimating the extent of the threat and how quickly coastlines could…...
A Super El Ni'o is coming. Here's how a hotter ocean could change the weather near you
1+ week, 2+ day ago (768+ words) There are increasing indications that an El Ni'o is not only imminent " setting in by late summer or early fall " but that it could be a significant one, too. In fact, this might even qualify as a "Super El Ni'o,…...
Central Coast Communities Make Major Climate Strides, New CEC Report Shows
1+ week, 3+ day ago (295+ words) SANTA BARBARA, Calif. " Local action is driving real climate progress along California's Central Coast, according to a new five-year report from the Community Environmental Council (CEC). Despite challenges like the pandemic, shifting policies, and lost federal funding, communities in Ventura,…...
Central Coast Agriculture Facing Challenges Amid Record Heat Wave
3+ week, 1+ day ago (403+ words) SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) " As the extended heat wave continues to bring unseasonable weather conditions to the Central Coast, it's also presenting challenges for the local agriculture industry. "It'is has'been extremely challenging this March," said Satellite Farms owner, Randy Sharer....
A crucial system of ocean currents may be on course to collapse. This country just declared it a national security threat
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (506+ words) Our climate, economy and security are deeply tied to the stability of the ocean currents around us," said J'hann P'll J'hannsson, Iceland's Minister for Environment, Energy and Climate. The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation " known as the AMOC " is a looping…...
UCSB Professor's research details successful groundwater management systems around the world
3+ week, 6+ day ago (653+ words) SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) " Declining groundwater supplies are an issue for communities around the globe, but a UC Santa Barbara Professor's research shows there are solutions. Almost all of the fresh water on Earth that isn't frozen, is groundwater…...
Low number of monarch butterflies recorded for second straight year in Pismo Beach
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (192+ words) PISMO BEACH, Calif. (KEYT) - For a second straight year, a low number of monarch butterflies have been counted at the popular Pismo State Beach Butterfly Grove. "Unfortunately, we're looking at another low year for our populations for this western monarch…...
Are these 'eco-cities" the future of sustainable design?
6+ mon, 3+ day ago (1160+ words) Cities are like gigantic babies, according to architect Daniel Sundlin. Which is to say our most essential needs'food, water, energy, and infrastructure material'seldom come from within. Rather, they're reliant on places and people hundreds of miles away. "In terms of…...
Free testing program for well-based drinking water at rental properties available statewide
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (317+ words) CENTRAL COAST REGION, Calif. (KEYT) " On Friday, an enforcement advisory was issued regarding free water quality testing available for well-based drinking water at rental properties across California. According to a June 2025 report by the California State Water Resources Control Board,…...
Santa Barbara County Considering Addition Of Environmental Justice Element To Comprehensive Plan
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (201+ words) SISQUOC, Calif. (KEYT) - The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors considered the addition of the Environmental Justice Element (EJE) to their Comprehensive Plan at Tuesday's meeting. It's a state mandate that gives local jurisdictions discretion for making communities safer and…...