Searched for
WATER COSTS SAN DIEGO
In 2015, a seawater desalination plant was built at cost of $1 billion. Now, it provides 50 million gallons of drought-proof drinking water daily, but does it harm marine life or raise cost of living?- The # symbol you see under every Instagram post was once just a Roman weight measurement. It took centuries to become social media's hashtag
- In 1997, NPS installed 3 solar hot-water systems at Oklahoma’s Chickasaw park. 2 years later, the largest system supplied 18,194 kWh annually, replacing electric heating
- AI boom heats up Bay Area housing market as wealthy buyers drive demand for high-end homes across USHigh-income earners, many of them employees at AI companies, are snapping up multimillion-dollar houses in the San Francisco Bay Area, unda...02 Sep, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
- In 1940s, This Hollywood star bought over 500 acres in California; decades later, 417 acres were saved for wildlifeOnce the sprawling California ranch of actor James Cagney, this land has been transformed into a crucial conservation area. The Cagney brot...02 Sep, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
- USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Thailand after record 200-plus days at seaThe USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier arrived in Thailand after a long deployment. Its hull showed rust, and crew morale was reportedly ...02 Sep, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
- In 2015, Cullinan Ranch crews breached levees, bringing tidal flows back to 1,200 acres. 11 years later, migratory birds and fish now use the restored Napa River habitat in CaliforniaTidal marshes are valuable coastal wetlands that support wildlife, protect shorelines, filter polluted water and provide other ecosystem se...02 Sep, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
- In 2010, federal wildlife trustees secured $2.65 million for San Francisco Bay tidal marsh restoration. 5 years later, tidal waters returned to 1,250 acres at Cullinan RanchSan Francisco Bay tidal marshes are being restored for a reason that reaches far beyond wildlife. These wetlands filter polluted water and ...01 Sep, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
- In 1987, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service captured 27 wild California condors to save them from extinction. 32 years later, the recovery program hatched its 1,000th chick, marking one of North America’s greatest wildlife recoveriesCalifornia condors faced extinction with only twenty-seven birds remaining. Conservationists captured all remaining birds for a successful ...01 Sep, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
- In 2000, San Diego sank the 366-foot HMCS Yukon off Mission Beach; from 2015 to 2020, nine divers recorded 237 observations across 58 marine speciesThe HMCS Yukon, a Canadian warship, was intentionally sunk near Mission Beach to foster a new artificial reef. Initial research from 2004 i...01 Sep, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- In 1918–1921, one dam built on California's Carmel River provided water storage but blocked fish runs; in 2015 it came down, reopening 25 miles of habitat for steelhead troutA century-old dam on California's Carmel River was removed, restoring fish spawning grounds. Crews rerouted the river and dismantled the st...01 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- In 2014, East Bay Regional Park District began restoring Dotson Family Marsh, creating channels that reconnected it to the San Francisco Bay. 6 years later, tidal wetlands had returnedHistory of Dotson Family Marsh helps explain why its recovery matters. The broader 150-acre property was acquired by the East Bay Regional ...01 Sep, 2026, 03.16 AM IST
- In the late 1990s, Arkansas agencies urged landowners to use BMPs to keep cattle from streams. Today, 2 agencies and local owners protect these sensitive waters togetherFulton County faced water quality issues, prompting conservation efforts in the late 1990s. Landowners embraced livestock exclusion and con...31 Aug, 2026, 10.38 PM IST
- James Cagney and brother bought California grassland in the 1940s; after parts were sold, six decades later the remaining 417 acres became a wildlife havenHollywood actor James Cagney and his brother William once owned hundreds of acres near Ramona, California. Decades later, 417 acres of the ...31 Aug, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
- In 1974, Skylab 4 astronauts returned after 84 days in orbit; flipped circuit breakers cut pitch-and-yaw control before Carr used backup mode for reentryThe Skylab 4 mission set a new record with astronauts spending 84 days in space, where they conducted crucial scientific experiments while ...31 Aug, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
- He grew up with an abusive father and little self-confidence, then became a Navy SEAL, doctor, naval aviator and astronaut; after 3,920 orbits around Earth, Jonny Kim is now leaving NASAAstronaut Jonny Kim is making a significant change in his career as he steps away from NASA after nearly a decade. He is scheduled to retur...28 Aug, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
- US to send new aircraft carrier to Middle East as Iran war drags onThe USS Theodore Roosevelt strike group is expected to deploy to the Middle East in coming weeks, replacing the USS George Washington after...28 Aug, 2026, 06.47 AM IST
- In the late 1800s, California introduced red foxes for hunting and fur farms; at Seal Beach, they drove light-footed Ridgway's rails down to just 5 pairs in 7 yearsIn the late 1800s, non-native red foxes wreaked havoc on the population of Ridgway's rails, bringing them perilously close to extinction. F...26 Aug, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- In a 2023 study in San Severo, six medicinal crops grew beneath tracking solar panels; deep shade cut evapotranspiration by 81.1% but reduced biomass by up to 48.8%A recent investigation conducted in Italy examined the effects of growing herbs beneath solar panels. The findings revealed a significant r...25 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- Sorrento Valley Fire: Firefighters battle intense blaze as evacuation orders and road closures take effectA massive fire broke out in Sorrento Valley on Sunday, prompting a robust response from firefighters as they fought against the quickly spr...17 Aug, 2026, 06.45 AM IST
Load More
