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Chief Meteorologist for @CBS8 and @thecwsandiego . Not a fan of otters! Don't @ me, ask @CarloNews8 . RTs and opinions are my own.
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Study into hybrid cranberries may boost resilience amid climate change, say Salk scientists Original

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By Karlene Chavis 
| KFMB-TV (San Diego, CA)
SAN DIEGO — Agricultural crops like rice and wheat have been grown and bred for thousands of years. This is in stark contrast to cranberries, which have been cultivated for a couple of centuries. New research on wild and domesticated cranberries could unlock a path to longevity in the face of climate change. "Cranberries are really important for many, many different reasons, and I think many more than just Thanksgiving," said Todd Michael, PhD.
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Vista Farmers Market removes 80% of plastic packaging

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By Karlene Chavis 
| KFMB-TV (San Diego, CA)
VISTA, Calif. — It was the first farmers' market in San Diego County, and now it has the distinction of being the most plastic-free one. The Vista Farmers Market has worked towards this sustainable status by eliminating the use of plastic packaging by 80%. Farmers and vendors have switched to eco-friendly alternatives. "81% of our customers agree with us. So, we're just trying to remove the unnecessary plastic," explained Mark Wall. He is the Coordinator of the Vista Farmers Market.
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Seagrass gene research offers hope for coastal restoration Original

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By Karlene Chavis 
| KFMB-TV (San Diego, CA)
SAN DIEGO — In the past 50 years, roughly only half of seagrass restoration projects have been successful. While working on her PhD at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Malia Moore focused on how local seagrasses could potentially be used for coastal restoration. The data highlighted hybrid seagrass, which has been found in Mission Bay, for a more genetic approach to protecting our oceans and coastlines. "The question was out there. Can we find one of these hybrids and study it?
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