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CORRECTION ARB Newsclips for August 28, 2015. OLD NEWS PLEASE
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CLIMATE CHANGE

Climate change legislation approaches pivotal showdown with oil
industry.
With only a few days left in the current session of the
California legislature, an aggressive political and public
relations fight between the oil industry and top lawmakers over
climate change legislation is moving into a final round. At stake
is the passage of far-reaching environmental bills that would
fundamentally alter the way the state does business and deals
with planet-warming pollution…
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/aug/28/climate-change-legislation-showdown-california-sb350-sb32


Why Climate Change Could Make Hurricane Impact Worse.
Hurricane Katrina surprised disaster preparedness authorities
when it made landfall 10 years ago, leveling entire communities
and killing more than 1,800 people. The storm caused more than
$100 billion in damage, making it the costliest natural disaster
in U.S. history. But for all the damage the storm caused in New
Orleans, Katrina was a relatively weak hurricane when it hit the
city.
http://time.com/4013637/climate-change-hurricanes-impact/ 

Richmond agricultural conference to spotlight food security,
reducing emissions.
Farmers, scientists, policymakers, nonprofit organizations and
community leaders will converge in Richmond next week to explore
how sustainable, regenerative agriculture practices can help
reduce global warming and increase food security. The Soil Not
Oil International Conference, set for Sept. 4 and 5 at the
Richmond Civic Center…
http://www.insidebayarea.com/breaking-news/ci_28714064/richmond-agricultural-conference-spotlight-food-security-reducing-emissions


Nasa: sea levels rising as a result of human-caused climate
change – video
Josh Willis of Nasa explains the space agency’s announcement that
a long-term satellite imaging study has shown a dramatic rise in
sea levels due to climate change. He says the findings that sea
levels worldwide rose an average of nearly 3 inches (8 cm) since
1992 could indicate how strongly impacted coastal populations
will be in the coming century.
http://www.theguardian.com/science/video/2015/aug/28/nasa-sea-levels-rising-human-climate-change-video


DROUGHT

Is the drought killing California's giant sequoias?
Sixty feet from the top of a giant sequoia named Kong, biologist
Anthony Ambrose studied the foliage around him. Dense clusters of
green leaves grew like shaving brushes from the branches, cones
clustered like Indian clubs. Topping out 25 stories above the
ground, Kong was spectacular, an ancient beastly creature
well-suited for its name. Its trunk at the base measured 17 feet
across.
http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-sequoia-drought-20150828-story.html


DIESEL ACTIVITIES

Hearing on greenhouse gas proposal shows where experienced
truckers stand.
Truckers on site at the Great America Trucking Show in Dallas had
a unique opportunity on Thursday, Aug. 27, to engage in direct
conversation with representatives of two federal agencies
proposing to further regulate truck emissions and fuel economy
standards. 
http://www.landlinemag.com/Story.aspx?StoryID=29683#.VeCd7vlVhBc


VEHICLES

Bosch acquires U.S. electric car battery developer Seeo. Auto
parts maker Robert Bosch has bought Seeo Inc, a California-based
company that has developed next-generation lithium-ion batteries
that could double the range of electric cars. Electric vehicles
have failed to take off with mainstream customers because current
battery technology limits the operating range of vehicles to
below 500 kilometres (311 miles), and because vehicles take hours
to fully recharge.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/08/28/seeo-ma-robert-bosch-idUSL5N11337N20150828?feedType=RSS&feedName=mergersNews


GREEN ENERGY

Solar power planned for four middle schools.T he use of solar
panels at American Canyon High School has proven to be a
financially smart move for the Napa Valley Unified School
District — so smart that officials want to duplicate this success
at all of the district’s middle schools. Without opposition, the
school board told staff last week to request bids from companies
for solar installations at American Canyon Middle School and the
three middle schools in Napa: Harvest, Redwood and Silverado.
http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/solar-power-planned-for-four-middle-schools/article_29e0cb7c-8d65-5055-ae2e-52751b12aa64.html


MISCELLANEOUS

Cathedral City seeks to build CV Link segment early. Cathedral
City is seeking support from neighboring cities to build an early
segment of the CV Link — a proposed 50-mile bicycle, pedestrian
and low-speed electric vehicle path — to take advantage of two
grants before they expire. On Monday, the Coachella Valley
Association of Governments’ transportation committee will
consider amending existing CV Link contracts. 
http://www.desertsun.com/story/news/2015/08/27/cathedral-city-seeks-build-cv-link-segment-early/71285970/


OPINIONS

California water storage bond a drop in a leaky bucket. With news
of an enormous El Niño year flowing in, some believe their
prayers might have been answered. But memory quickly turns to the
devastating flooding and mudslides so synonymous when these
subtropical storms arrive in California. In the past, such
deluges were were relatively uncommon. Now, many scientists are
predicting that prolonged periods of drought followed by
torrential downpours will be par for the course.
http://www.modbee.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/community-columns/article32630679.html


BLOGS

Renewable Energy Investments: A Case Study. Early adopters are
consumers who aspire to own the newest gadget even if it means
paying top price. When it came to a renewable energy plan for our
home and automobiles, we were no exceptions. Despite the high
cost, we wanted our home and two cars dependent on 100 percent
clean and renewable energy. Why? Where did we get the money?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-schullo-and-dan-robertson/renewable-energy-investme_1_b_8028316.html





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