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newsclips -- ARB Newsclips for July 15, 2016.
Posted: 15 Jul 2016 12:13:18
ARB Newsclips for July 15, 2016. 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. AIR POLLUTION Air pollution causes wrinkles and premature ageing, new research shows. Toxic fumes may be the primary cause of skin ageing in polluted cities such as London, New York and Beijing, scientists say. Air pollution is prematurely ageing the faces of city dwellers by accelerating wrinkles and age spots, according to emerging scientific research. The effects of toxic fumes on skin are being seen in both western cities… https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/jul/15/air-pollution-causes-wrinkles-and-premature-ageing-new-research-shows Open-Pit Arizona Copper Mine Moves Closer to Government Approval After Appeals Court Upholds Air-Quality Permit. The Arizona Court of Appeals has dealt a sizable blow to environmentalists set on stopping a proposed open-pit copper mine 30 miles southeast of Tucson in the Santa Rita Mountains, just west of State Highway 83. http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/open-pit-arizona-copper-mine-moves-closer-to-government-approval-after-appeals-court-upholds-air-quality-permit-8453158 Why it’s time Africa features in global plans to manage air pollution. Two years ago the World Health Organisation (WHO) identified air pollution as the world’s worst environmental health risk. It estimated that more than seven million people die prematurely due to air pollution every year. That is a staggering one in every eight deaths globally. http://www.eenews.net/climatewire/2016/07/15/stories/1060040317 CLIMATE CHANGE Abolition of Decc 'major setback for UK's climate change efforts'. Ex-ministers and environmental groups condemn decision to axe ministry as downgrading action to tackle climate change. The abolition of the Department of Energy and Climate Change has been condemned by former ministers as a major setback to British efforts to combat global warming. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/jul/15/decc-abolition-major-setback-for-uk-climate-change-efforts Get ready for a massive heat wave. July is turning out to be a scorcher. A massive heat wave will park over the southern United States later this weekend and stretch into midweek. It will cause discomfort to millions of people from coast to coast, though it may not break temperature records, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. http://www.eenews.net/climatewire/2016/07/15/stories/1060040317 DROUGHT How revenue losses played into decision to relax conservation rules in California. It wasn’t just generous spring rains filling north-state reservoirs that had California’s urban water districts pushing back so hard against mandatory water cuts this year. All those brown lawns and shorter showers have cost them millions in customer revenue. http://www.sacbee.com/news/state/california/water-and-drought/article89747342.html#storylink=cpy DIESEL ACTIVITIES EU to introduce CO2 emission limits for trucks. The European Commission will propose limits for the first time on CO2 emissions from trucks and will also set new fuel efficiency standards for cars and vans from 2020, according to a draft document seen by Reuters. The European Union currently has no limits on truck emissions, unlike other countries such as the United States, China, Japan and Canada, which already have truck fuel efficiency standards. http://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-carbon-trucks-idUSKCN0ZU2DK New Technology Clean Diesel Trucks With Near Zero Emissions Now Make Up 41 Percent Of Class 3-8 US Diesel Vehicles In Operation. More than 40 percent of all medium- and heavy-duty diesel commercial trucks in operation in the United States – 4 million of 9.5 million diesel trucks – are now equipped with newer technology clean diesel engines… http://www.aftermarketnews.com/new-technology-clean-diesel-trucks-with-near-zero-emissions-now-make-up-41-percent-of-class-3-8-us-diesel-vehicles-in-operation/ FUELS South African Airways Makes First Flight Using Fuel From Tobacco. South African Airways completed a flight using jet fuel made from a tobacco plant, its first contribution to the global push to power more air journeys from renewable resources. SAA used 6,300 liters of bio jet fuel for the one-way trip to Cape Town from Johannesburg, the state-owned carrier said on Friday. http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-OABCIV6TTDS701-0TBQ5Q17M7F0LOBH95ECUV8AAU Pacific islands nations consider world's first treaty to ban fossil fuels. Treaty under consideration by 14 countries would ban new coalmines and embraces 1.5C target set at Paris climate talks. The world’s first international treaty that bans or phases out fossil fuels is being considered by leaders of developing Pacific islands nations after a summit in the Solomon Islands this week. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jul/14/pacific-islands-nations-consider-worlds-first-treaty-to-ban-fossil-fuels US House Biofuels Caucus makes final plea for EPA to increase biofuel target to 15bn gallons. A total of 17 members of the US-based House Biofuels Caucus have urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to change its 2017 biofuels blend target from 14.8bn gallons to 15 billion gallons. The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) was among several associations to submit comments in a letter to the EPA. http://biofuels-news.com/display_news/10762/us_house_biofuels_caucus_makes_final_plea_for_epa_to_increase_biofuel_target_to_15bn_gallons/ US DOE awards $15M to advance algae-based biofuels, bioproducts. The U.S. DOE announced up to $15 million for three projects aimed at reducing the production costs of algae-based biofuels and bioproducts through improvements in algal biomass yields. These projects will develop highly productive algal cultivation systems and couple those systems with effective, energy-efficient… http://www.biodieselmagazine.com/articles/1384607/us-doe-awards-15m-to-advance-algae-based-biofuels-bioproducts VEHICLES California Mulling Changes To Zero-Emissions Mandate Owing To Credit Glut. Tesla Model 3 green Changes to California’s zero-emissions vehicle mandate credit system may be in the works, owing to the glut of zero-emissions credits circulating thanks to Tesla and others, according to recent reports. Specifically, the point is that it may become harder for EV leaders (like Tesla Motors) to sell ZEV credits. http://cleantechnica.com/2016/07/14/california-mulling-changes-zero-emissions-mandate-owing-credit-glut/ What does VW's diesel-pollution mitigation program actually do? Last month's settlement proposal to resolve the claims of more than 450,000 owners of VW and Audi 2.0-liter diesel cars contains quite a few separate requirements in its hundreds of pages. As well as buybacks of the affected cars and separate cash payments to owners, it requires Volkswagen to set up two separate funds… http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1105012_what-does-vws-diesel-pollution-mitigation-program-actually-do VW RECALL UK should consider prosecuting VW over emissions scandal: lawmakers. Britain should consider prosecuting Volkswagen over the diesel emissions scandal, a committee of lawmakers said on Friday, accusing the government of being too slow to decide whether the German automaker broke the law. http://www.businessinsider.com/r-uk-should-consider-prosecuting-vw-over-emissions-scandal-lawmakers-2016-7 http://europe.autonews.com/article/20160715/ANE/160719902/uk-should-consider-prosecuting-vw-over-emissions-scandal-lawmakers-say http://arstechnica.co.uk/cars/2016/07/vw-drivers-uk-emissions-scandal-compensation/ http://www.newsweek.com/volkswagen-will-get-away-cheating-emissions-tests-if-uk-does-not-act-480600?rx=us Government is letting VW off the hook over emissions scandal, say MPs. Although 1.2m UK diesel cars were affected by Volkswagen’s defeat devices, ‘little action’ has been taken by regulators, report finds. A lack of determination by the government to hold Volkswagen to account may allow the car manufacturer get away with cheating emissions tests in Europe, MPs have warned. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2016/jul/15/government-is-letting-vw-off-the-hook-over-emissions-scandal-say-mps GREEN ENERGY Clean Energy Puts a Dent in Carbon Dioxide Emissions. Americans are using less electricity as buildings become more energy-efficient and industrial power demand weakens, and a new report says that is leading to three trends: Declining carbon dioxide emissions, low electric power prices and the decline of coal, which has until recently been the primary fuel used to produce electricity. http://ww2.kqed.org/science/2016/07/14/clean-energy-puts-a-dent-in-carbon-dioxide-emissions/ California hits new solar power production record. ISO: 8,030 megawatts clean energy now consistently serves large percentage of consumer demand. California ISO (Independent System Operator) is reporting that California hit a new record in solar power production earlier this week. http://www.kesq.com/news/california-hits-new-solar-power-production-record/40712236 Solar Production Reaches New Record. Solar production in California hit a new record this week. The California Independent System Operator says that 8,030 megawatts of solar energy was produced on Tuesday. That's twice the amount produced in 2014 and nearly 2,000 megawatts more than in May of last year. http://www.capradio.org/77705 MISCELLANEOUS Chevron refinery fire prompts state to propose tougher rules. California oil refineries may soon see tighter safety controls under state regulations proposed Thursday, four years after a leaky pipe triggered a fire at Chevron’s Richmond plant and sent 15,000 people to the hospital. The new rules are an effort to make the state’s 18 refineries safer for workers and neighboring communities by introducing employee… http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Chevron-refinery-fire-prompts-state-to-propose-8379319.php White House to honor Calif. climate activist. A longtime campaigner for climate change policies that benefit low-income and minority communities will receive an award today from President Obama. Vien Truong, director of Oakland, Calif.-based Green for All, is one of 10 recipients of this year's Champion of Change for Climate Equity award for her work over the past 10 years advocating for more-equitable climate policies… http://www.eenews.net/climatewire/2016/07/15/stories/1060040346 OPINIONS Brown’s ARB makes a sly and maybe risky move in carbon chess game. Those who relish complex political gamesmanship will love this week’s sly maneuver by Gov. Jerry Brown’s administration on its contentious – and imperiled – carbon emission crusade. Brown’s Air Resources Board issued a very lengthy, highly technical draft of new rules purporting to extend its cap-and-trade program… http://www.fresnobee.com/news/politics-government/article89670382.html#storylink=cpy BLOGS Britain closes down global warming bureaucracy. The almost unthinkable has happened. In a clear sign that the global warming fraud has peaked and is on the decline, an actual government agency has been abolished because it was dedicated to global warming. Andrew Follett of the Daily Caller writes: Britain’s new government abolished its Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC)… http://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2016/07/britain_closes_down_global_warming_bureaucracy.html Closing Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant Will Cost Money And Raise Carbon Emissions. A widespread claim—that dozens of nuclear plants merit subsidies to protect the earth’s climate—has been borne out by reality. One of America’s most prominent and technically capable utilities, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, recently announced its decision to close its well-running, low-carbon... http://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesconca/2016/07/15/closing-diablo-canyon-nuclear-plant-will-cost-money-and-raise-carbon-emissions/#532af58c76fb Making Gas Pipelines Safer for Communities and the Climate. In response to the deadly natural gas explosion in San Bruno, California, the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) is proposing new regulations to make pipelines safer. The regulations will go a long way toward safeguarding communities from the risks of natural gas explosions, but, if they’re done right, they could also protect the climate. http://blogs.edf.org/energyexchange/2016/07/14/making-gas-pipelines-safer-for-communities-and-the-climate/ California is in a drought emergency. Visit www.SaveOurH2O.org for water conservation tips.