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newsclips -- ARB Newsclips for October 6, 2014.

Posted: 06 Oct 2014 13:00:21
ARB Newsclips for October 6, 2014. 

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AIR QUALITY

New England has fewer unhealthy air quality days	
BOSTON -- Environmental officials say New England experienced
fewer days with unhealthy air quality during this summer's ozone
season.    Preliminary data collected between April and September
shows there were nine days when ozone monitors in New England
recorded concentrations above levels considered healthy. That is
in...
http://www.sacbee.com/2014/10/04/6760303/new-england-has-fewer-unhealthy.html


Vegas area poised to get EPA clean air designation	
LAS VEGAS -- A 21-year push to limit dust pollution in and around
Las Vegas has federal regulators poised to give the region a
clean bill of health.    The federal Environmental Protection
Agency formally notified the county last month that it will be
reclassified as meeting standards for airborne...	
http://www.sacbee.com/2014/10/04/6760539/vegas-area-poised-to-get-epa-clean.html

CLIMATE CHANGE

California's drought linked to greenhouse gases, climate change
in Stanford study	
The stubborn high-pressure systems that block California rains
are linked to the abundance of human-caused greenhouse gases that
heat the oceans, according to a major paper released Monday by
Stanford scientists.    But two other new studies disagree --
saying there's no evidence that...	
http://www.mercurynews.com/drought/ci_26627640/californias-drought-linked-greenhouse-gases-climate-change?source=most_emailed


In 35th Assembly District race, water and environment among key
issues	
...northern Santa Barbara counties.    In June, Achadjian beat
Harmon easily with 65 percent of the vote districtwide. Both
candidates received about 70 percent of their support from San
Luis Obispo County.    Harmon, who is running largely to champion
action on climate change, said she knows she has an uphill battle
if she wants to unseat a popular two-term incumbent who has
promoted bipartisanship and raised more than $200,000 in campaign
cash.    While Achadjian has done little campaigning, Harmon
is...
http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2014/10/03/3278571/katcho-achadjian-heidi-harmon.html?sp=%2f99%2f177%2f183%2f873%2f


$627M in Gulf oil spill recovery projects approved	
...Louisiana's rapidly eroding coast: Chenier Ronquille, North
Breton Island, Shell Island and Whiskey Island.    "When we
rebuild barrier islands like North Breton, we're also
strengthening coastal resilience, making a smart long-term
investment in the face of climate change and increasingly
frequent storms," U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell said in a
written statement. Jewell toured the island last year.    There's
also a $65 million series of "living shorelines" projects in
Alabama, Florida and...	
http://www.sfgate.com/news/texas/article/627M-in-Gulf-oil-spill-recovery-projects-approved-5799540.php


DROUGHT

California drought worries pool industry	
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — The drought in California has made waves
in the state's swimming pool industry.    More than three dozen
water districts have placed some kind of restrictions on swimming
pool water and the industry worries that future restrictions
could mean changes...
http://www.sfgate.com/news/us/article/California-drought-worries-pool-industry-5802314.php


A look at swimming pools and water	
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Thirty-seven water districts or cities around
California have passed rules restricting the use of water in
swimming pools in the past few months due to a devastating
drought. The new regulations range from mandating the use of pool
covers to reduce evaporation to outright bans on filling or...	
http://www.modbee.com/2014/10/05/3575494/a-look-at-swimming-pools-and-water.html
 
How to keep trees alive through drought	
Long droughts can weaken or kill trees, especially species
brought into the Bay Area from other regions, even of California
-- regions where temperatures, rainfall and humidity are
different from here, and drought cycles are uncommon.
(thinkstock.com)    ... more at CAdrought.com    Three years into
what may be California's worst drought in nearly...
http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ci_26614393/how-keep-trees-alive-through-drought


Historic drought is backdrop for water bond vote	
FRESNO, Calif. -- Gov. Jerry Brown and lawmakers are hoping
California's worsening drought persuades voters to approve
borrowing billions of dollars for new water projects, treatment
systems and conservation measures.    The $7.5 billion water
package to appear on the Nov. 4 ballot as Proposition 1
includes...	
http://www.sacbee.com/2014/10/04/6756580/historic-drought-is-backdrop-for.html


In virtual mega-drought, California avoids defeat	
A few years ago a group of researchers used computer modeling to
put California through a nightmare scenario: Seven decades of
unrelenting mega-drought similar to those that dried out the
state in past millennia.    "The results were surprising," said
Jay Lund, one of the academics who conducted the study.   
The...	
http://www.latimes.com/science/la-me-megadrought-20141006-story.html


Could those empty reservoirs fill up in one winter?	
...than it was in 1977 — about 11% of capacity. The rest of the
state's major reservoirs are down to 60% of average, the lowest
they have been in more than a decade.    Long-range forecasters
are predicting a dry October, November and December. But
long-time California water experts say they're always hopeful
that droughts could turn around quickly, and they cite 1977 as a
prime example.    “It's feast or famine in this state,” said
Kings River Water Association watermaster Steve Haugen. “I'm not
predicting...
http://www.modbee.com/2014/10/05/3575199/could-those-empty-reservoirs-fill.html?sp=%2f99%2f1623%2f2307%2f


FUELS

As global oil futures tumble, U.S. cash crude traders ask: What
glut?	
...benchmark LLS was at a $1.30-premium over Brent on Friday,
versus a $4.50 discount a month ago, presenting an arbitrage
opportunity that has already prompted some traders to tentatively
book tankers from West Africa. U.S. imports of Nigerian crude
fell to zero in July for the first time in decades, but new
bookings are being reported.    "Now that Brent's come down, the
folks buying LLS will have to wait a second and look," said Sarah
Emerson, president at Energy Security Analysis Inc. "They might
think,...
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/06/us-usa-oil-cashcrude-analysis-idUSKCN0HV0A520141006

GREEN ENERGY

Cityblooms, Plantronics team up on urban farm run by technology	
...potential for a partnership.    When she asked Plantronics'
CEO Ken Kannappan for his opinion, he decided to visit Halmos'
operation himself.    Kannappan has always pushed innovation,
leading the headset-maker to win dozens of product awards,
installing a solar energy system above the parking lot,
recreating the work environment as a light and cheery place, and
earning recognition as one of the top workplaces in the San
Francisco Bay Area.    The latest idea: A koi pond outside where
employees can...
http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/santacruz/ci_26664450/cityblooms-plantronics-team-up-urban-farm-run-by

ENVIRONMENT: Hearings set for desert renewable energy plans	
...BrightSource Energy Co., releases a desert tortoise in 2011 in
the Ivanpah Valley. Dozens of desert tortoises, a species
threatened with extinction, were displaced to make way for the
company's large-scale solar project, which is now operating. The
proposed Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan strives to
avoid such conflicts.    Desert Renewable Energy Conservation
Plan    Meetings in Riverside and San Bernardino counties:   
When: 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 29.    Where: Hilton Garden
Inn,...	
http://www.pe.com/articles/energy-751371-plan-land.html 

VEHICLES

Electric cars buzz mountains to tout tourism use	
CARBONDALE, Colo. (AP) — Electric-car advocates staged a rally on
scenic western Colorado highways in an effort to show that the
technology is practical for mountain travel and sightseeing.   
The Electric Vehicle Rally of the Rockies on Friday featured
several vehicles starting from Aspen, Grand Junction, Snowmass
Village and Vail and converging on Carbondale. They stopped at
charging stations along the way.    The rally wrapped up
with...	
http://www.sfgate.com/news/science/article/Electric-cars-buzz-mountains-to-tout-tourism-use-5801063.php


OPINIONS 

Viewpoints: California must continue to lead on home energy
efficiency	
...Consumer Electronic Association's membership to stop
supporting an industry group that is undermining the state's
efforts to become more energy efficient. Recently, top tech
companies broke from the American Legislative Exchange Council
due to its stance on climate change. We're urging CEA members –
including Apple, Intel, Hewlett-Packard and others who are
committed to moving to a cleaner, more efficient energy future –
to take stock of the industry group's record and at least
distance themselves...
http://www.sacbee.com/2014/10/06/6758661/viewpoints-california-must-continue.html


No threat more threatening than climate change	
In a speech to the United Nations recently, President Barack
Obama said that climate change is a more serious threat than
terrorism.    So, why aren't more Americans terrified?    A
parade of panicked politicians talk about the Islamic militant
group the Islamic State as if it were a combination of Hitler's
Germany and Stalin's...	
http://www.modbee.com/2014/10/06/3576729/no-threat-more-threatening-than.html?sp=%2f99%2f1641%2f


The Climate March: Beyond Asking Those Beholden to the Wrong
People to Do the Right Thing	
Al Gore's Silence as the U.S. Sought to Torpedo Kyoto    Fast
forward to 1996-1997. Bill Clinton was in the White House. Al
Gore had been known as an environmentalist before becoming V.P.
Talks were being held to establish the Kyoto Protocol on global
warming, because in 1985 "scientists at [the] Villach conference
in Austria reach[ed] consensus that global warming is happening"
and action on emissions was needed. (Andy Kroll, "The Long and
Warming Road,"...	
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-goldstein/climate-progress-beyond-a_b_5889056.html?utm_hp_ref=climate-change


The Transition to Renewable Energy is Difficult but Feasible	
The United States Energy Information Agency estimates that 11% of
the world's total energy comes from renewable sources, a number
they project will grow modestly to 15% by 2040. They also
estimate that 21% of the world's electricity came from renewable
energy in 2011, and they expect that to grow to 25% by 2040.
These percentage changes must be viewed in the context of
worldwide growth in energy consumption. According to the United
States Energy Information Agency:    ...world energy...	
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steven-cohen/the-transition-to-renewab_b_5938540.html


Climate Change - Through the Looking Glass	
We look upon this world through glass - it is like we are
observing devastating climatic changes on another planet.   
Attempts to communicate the science of climate change in order to
promote awareness and stimulate action have had unexpected
consequences.    By educating about concepts such as the
greenhouse effect, solar radiation, ice cap albedo, positive
climate feedbacks, thermal expansion of sea...	
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-saddington/climate-change-through-th_b_5935350.html?utm_hp_ref=climate-change


How We Can Save Coral Reefs and Why We Should	
...survived for good reason.”    Boosting Resilience    Some
experts say warming and acidification are receiving too much
attention, and that local stresses are more urgent.    “We're
trying to counter the message that all corals are doomed.” — Ruth
Gates    “Climate change is only half the story,” says Jeremy
Jackson, former director of the Center for Marine Biodiversity
and Conservation at California's Scripps Institute of
Oceanography. Jackson was lead editor of a report published in
July by the Global...	
http://www.climatecentral.org/news/value-of-saving-coral-reefs-18129


BLOGS

2014 Zero S and SR	
...motorcycles. I write about them frequently for AutoblogGreen
and spend a lot more time reading about them and following
various racing and development efforts. Yet, despite my
infatuation, I had never actually ridden one before showing up at
the headquarters of Zero Motorcycles in Scotts Valley, CA a few
weeks back. In fact, I'd never previously piloted any sort of
motorcycle on the street. Something I may have neglected to
mention to my generous hosts.    I grew up in Canada, and early
on my Dad decided snowmobiles...
http://green.autoblog.com/2014/09/30/2014-zero-s-sr-first-ride-review/?icid=autobloggrn%7ctrend%7czero-s-first-ride


Tesla Model S EVs now come with lane departure, speed assist AI	
...possible without new components.    Tesla Model S sedans will
likely need a new camera mounted on the front mirror, but it's
not for selfies. Instead, it's there to keep the driver from
having too much of a lead foot or straying into another lane
thanks to the electric vehicle's software and hardware update
that adds Lane Departure Warning and Speed Assist. Other luxury
vehicles have long had lane departure warnings, but if you're
unfamiliar with the idea, it's when the car emits a vibration
through the...	
http://green.autoblog.com/2014/10/06/tesla-model-s-evs-now-come-with-lane-departure-speed-assist-ai/


Fast charging your EV might not be as bad as predicted	
...demise from fast-charging might be highly exaggerated. A study
put together by researchers from Stanford, Sandia National
Laboratories and MIT and published in Nature Materials refutes
previous reports that indicate that rapid charging and intense
use of electric-vehicle batteries degrades them at a faster rate
than a slower, steadier recharge-discharge process.    The study
itself is chock full of really scientific terms, but the crux is
that a larger percentage of a battery's particles are
absorbing...	
http://green.autoblog.com/2014/10/06/fast-charging-your-ev-might-not-be-as-bad-as-predicted/




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