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Category Archives: News
New EPA policy
A new EPA rule would make those scientific studies in which the public has full access to all raw data, including confidential medical information, the only ones allowed for consideration for determining policy. This would “significantly limit the scientific and … Continue reading
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Sucky plastic straws get the boot in CA
Yesterday, Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill to eliminate dine-in restaurants from giving customers plastic straws unless they request them. He cited harm to marine life as well as human health given that microplastics are being found in drinking water … Continue reading
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Climate Change Effects on CA Habitats
A new study by UC Davis predicts California will lose more than half its native habitats if we continue on a business-as-usual greenhouse gas emission scenario. San Diego County could be particularly hard hit: “It projects that at current rates … Continue reading
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Carlsbad moves forward with new and improved Integrated Pest Management plan
On Dec. 5, 2017, a contingent of citizens lead by Non-Toxic Carlsbad who had worked with city staff to develop a more comprehensive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plan, modeled after Irvine’s, convinced the city council to implement a plan that … Continue reading
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Carlsbad Planning Commission needs more data to assess Agua Hedionda Lagoon dredging
At the Carlsbad Sept. 6 Planning Commission meeting, Mary Anne Viney convinced commissioners that further research needs to be done before dredged sand from the outer lagoon can be deposited on city beaches. This is due to recent findings showing … Continue reading
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Arroyo Toad, Bufo californicus, and Climate Change
This once abundant toad occupies sandy seasonal streamside habitats where they bury themselves during the dry season. Their habitat needs are very specialized: exposed sandy stream sides and vegetation for hiding in; calm pools with gravel bottoms free of silt … Continue reading
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Making an impact on climate change
Ever wonder what you can do as an individual to combat climate change? A recent Sierra magazine article (http://sierraclub.org/sierra/we-re-teaching-kids-wrong-ways-fight-climate-change?suppress=true&utm_source=greenlife&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter) discusses the research by Seth Wynes and his advisor, Kimberly Nicholas, which is reflected in the graph. Ironically, most of these … Continue reading
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