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newsclips -- Newsclips for March 23, 2010.
Posted: 23 Mar 2010 11:08:16
California Air Resources Board News Clips for March 23, 2010. This is a service of the California Air Resources Board’s Office of Communications. You may need to sign in or register with individual websites to view some of the following news articles. Gas Tax Deal Comes With Goodies For California Home Buyers And Green-Tech Manufacturers. Sacramento — Moving swiftly to save hundreds of millions in state funding for public transit projects, the Legislature struck a deal Monday with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and approved millions in tax breaks for two groups whose fortunes are tied closely to the state's economic recovery: homebuyers and green-technology manufacturers. Posted. http://www.insidebayarea.com/oaklandtribune/localnews/ci_14735681 Chevron Tests Solar Power Projects. An old refinery in Bakersfield and a rooftop in San Ramon have become unlikely test beds for Chevron Corp.'s quest to learn more about cutting-edge solar technologies. "We are looking at new and emerging technologies," said Mark Puccinelli, a project manager with Chevron Energy Solutions. Posted. http://www.insidebayarea.com/business/ci_14733668 On the Waterfront: International Maritime Organization is voting on clean-fuel laws. Four years after the Golden State began pushing for clean-fuel shipping regulations, the globe's governing maritime body is set to adopt rules affecting the entire U.S. and Canadian coastline. Posted. http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_14733493 Senate Climate Bill Compromises Frighten, Infuriate Some Enviro Groups. Environmentalists began 2009 optimistic about prospects for swift passage of legislation mandating U.S. reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. With President Obama in the White House and Democrats in firm control of Capitol Hill, many saw a strong lineup focused on taking action to curb global warming. Posted. http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2010/03/22/22greenwire-senate-climate-bill-compromises-frighten-infur-27214.html Governor Trims Red Tape For Energy Projects. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Monday signed a state law that he and federal officials say will speed approvals for large-scale solar and wind projects, improving chances that they will meet a federal deadline to qualify for federal stimulus dollars. The law allows energy developers to pay fees to compensate for wildlife habitat destroyed during construction, rather than having to acquire replacement land. Posted. http://www.pe.com/business/local/stories/PE_News_Local_W_energy23.4828a00.html Letter: 'Deniers' Willing To Share Ideas. Two recent letter writers took issue with George Hoag's March 11 letter relating to "the global climate crisis hoax," stating that Hoag offers no evidence to support his claims, which they deem to be wrong. Two excellent reports are on the Internet: 1) The Nongovernmental International Panel on Climate Change (NIPCC), and 2) Environmental Effects of Increased Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide by the Oregon Institute. Posted. http://www.chicoer.com/opinion/ci_14737636 Ione Plant's Green Conversion on Hold. A plan to create dozens of new jobs and generate electrical power by burning small-diameter wood waste from area forests is on hold until at least next year while Amador County officials study concerns over greenhouse gas emissions and traffic. Amador County will do a full environmental impact report on the Buena Vista Biomass Power project, which is converting a former coal-fired plant on Coal Mine Road near Ione to burn wood chips. Posted. http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100323/A_NEWS/3230317/-1/a_news14 The Art of Energy Efficiency: California’s 30-Year Track Record. Whatever Arthur H. Rosenfeld decides to do with his time now that he has stepped down from the California Energy Commission, you can bet none of it will be wasted. As the godfather of energy efficiency, Art has dedicated himself to driving energy efficiency into the mainstream. Posted. http://www.capitolweekly.net/article.php?_c=ypuxl1t31s1x4m&xid=ypux6z3kjjhu0y&done=.ypuxl1t31slx4m Blogs In Response to California Fuel Regulation, Cargo Ships Chart More Precarious Routes. In an apparent effort to skirt a new clean-fuel regulation in California, an increasing number of ships traveling to and from one of the nation’s busiest port complexes — at Los Angeles and Long Beach — are abandoning a long-established shipping lane, choosing instead to travel along a riskier route that traverses a Navy weapons testing and training area. Posted. http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/23/in-response-to-california-fuel-regulation-cargo-ships-chart-more-precarious-routes/