Floodplain restoration Water policy in the Western U.S. has always been a contentious issue. Changes in water management, however, are slowly happening.
Causes www.independent.com Cannabis grower faces penalties for ‘serious’ air pollution Diesel generators at two operations west of Buellton spewed toxic exhaust for up to 343 days, authorities say.
Impacts www.independent.com Santa Barbara approves sea-level rise adaptation plan The global climate crisis continues to exacerbate many precarious environmental issues, and for coastal cities like Santa Barbara, the detrimental impacts of rising temperatures on flooding and erosion are all too apparent.
Solutions www.independent.com Leah Stokes on climate issues near and far The UC Santa Barbara political science professor weighs in on buildings, bikes, SoCalGas, and communicating climate policy.
