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newsclips -- ARB Newsclips for November 4, 2016.
Posted: 04 Nov 2016 13:00:44
ARB Newsclips for November 4, 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. CAP AND TRADE Program helps low-income Bay Area residents buy clean energy vehicles. Grants up to $5,000 and financing available to help low-income residents reduce emissions. Getting to work used to be a slog for 54-year-old Oakland resident Marie Deer. She left her house at 4:30 a.m., walked to BART, then caught a shuttle to her job as a paratransit driver. If she was scheduled to work later, she still had to arrive with the shuttle… http://www.eastbaytimes.com/2016/11/03/program-helps-low-income-residents-buy-clean-energy-vehicles/ KQED-FM (Radio) - San Francisco, CA: http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=6495&DateTime=11%2F3%2F2016+11%3A05%3A11+AM&Term=Air+Resources+Board&PlayClip=TRUE KCBS-AM (Radio) - San Francisco, CA http://mms.tveyes.com/Transcript.asp?StationID=6485&DateTime=11%2F4%2F2016+1%3A26%3A27+AM&Term=Air+Resources+Board&PlayClip=TRUE EPA moves forward with optional cap-and-trade system for climate rule. The Obama administration is moving forward with an optional cap-and-trade system that states could use to comply with its climate change rule for power plants. The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final model trading rule went to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review, the office said Friday… https://origin-nyi.thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/304301-epa-moves-forward-with-optional-cap-and-trade-system-for-climate AIR POLLUTION Delhi Closes Over 1,800 Schools in Response to Dangerous Smog. For the first time ever, more than 1,800 public primary schools in India’s capital will close on Saturday to protect children from exposure to dangerous levels of air pollution, the authorities said on Friday. A thick, acrid smog has settled over the capital over the past week, a combination of smoke from burning crops in surrounding agricultural states… http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/05/world/asia/delhi-closes-over-1800-schools-in-response-to-dangerous-smog.html?_r=0 SoCal had worst smog season in 6 years. Hot, stagnant weather made the summer of 2016 Southern California's worst smog season in six years. Smog, also known as “ozone," is a complicated pollutant: It’s formed when nitrogen oxide and volatile organic chemical emissions from cars, trucks, and natural sources like trees combine with sunlight and stagnant air. http://www.scpr.org/news/2016/11/03/65909/socal-had-worst-smog-season-in-6-years/ CLIMATE CHANGE ExxonMobil tells independent groups to preserve records of their climate case communications — including with the press. Lawyers for ExxonMobil have told a variety of non-governmental organizations to preserve all communications regarding climate change investigations with a sweeping array of other groups and individuals — including members of the press. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2016/11/03/exxonmobil-tells-independent-groups-to-preserve-records-of-their-climate-case-communications-including-with-the-press/?utm_source=Inside+Climate+News&utm_campaign=9656e8ecdb-Today_s_Climate12_10_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_29c928ffb5-9656e8ecdb-327747457 Climate change is turning into a race between politics and physics. On Friday, a major milestone will arrive for global climate change diplomacy. The so-called Paris climate agreement, an international accord forged last December by countries across the world, will become a legal reality far sooner than almost anyone anticipated. The rapid pace with which countries have ratified the agreement underscores… https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/energy-environment/wp/2016/11/04/climate-change-is-turning-into-a-race-between-politics-and-physics/ Paris climate change agreement enters into force. Environment groups hail ‘momentous occasion’ but warn governments need to cut carbon emissions more steeply to avoid dangerous global warming. The Paris agreement on climate change enters into force on Friday, marking the first time that governments have agreed legally binding limits to global temperature rises. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/nov/04/paris-climate-change-agreement-enters-into-force Paris climate agreement becomes law today; Is it enough to slow warming? Friday, the landmark Paris Agreement — the world's best hope to halt the devastating effects of man-made climate change — officially goes into effect. First hammered out in Paris last December, the agreement requires countries to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in an effort to keep global temperatures from rising more than 3.6 degrees… http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2016/11/04/paris-climate-agreement-official-global-warming-emissions/93285704/ Are you melting the Arctic? How your CO2 emissions add up. Sorry polar bears, the Arctic Ocean might be free of sea ice before 2050. According to new calculations, for every metric ton of carbon dioxide emitted, about three square meters (approximately 32.3 square feet) of Arctic summer sea ice disappears. And, with humans currently emitting about 35 to 40 million tons of CO2 each year, the future doesn't look very frozen. http://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2016/1103/Are-you-melting-the-Arctic-How-your-CO2-emissions-add-up The World Isn’t Doing Enough to Slow Climate Change. The Paris Agreement to limit global warming goes into effect Friday. It’s stated goal is to keep the world from warming more than 2°C (3.6°F) above pre-industrial times. There’s just one problem: the greenhouse gas emissions reductions countries have pledged so aren’t nearly enough to meet that goal… https://ww2.kqed.org/science/2016/11/04/the-world-isnt-doing-enough-to-slow-climate-change/ From biogas to carbon credits, Fairtrade helps farmers cope with climate change. It is almost a year since the Paris agreement was made by world leaders to limit global warming to 2C above pre-industrial temperatures. With 2015 marking the hottest year since records began and disasters from floods, droughts, storms and pests occurring more frequently… https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/fairtrade-partner-zone/2016/nov/04/from-biogas-carbon-credits-fairtrade-helps-farmers-cope-with-climate-change Climate Talks in Morocco Aim to Set Paris Agreement in Motion. It lacks the pizazz of last year's landmark negotiations, but the talks in Marrakech will help determine whether the world can reach Paris' goals. A new chapter in the world's climate talks starts this month as the Paris climate agreement enters into force on Nov. 4, followed by the first round of formal discussions on how to turn its promises into action. https://insideclimatenews.org/news/03112016/cop-22-climate-talks-marrakech-morocco-paris-agreement-united-nations?utm_source=Inside+Climate+News&utm_campaign=9656e8ecdb-Today_s_Climate12_10_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_29c928ffb5-9656e8ecdb-327747457 Every trans-Atlantic flight melts Arctic sea ice — study. Picture a block of Arctic sea ice melting with every flight from New York to London and back. A new study shows that each person's share of the carbon emissions from a round-trip transcontinental plane ride contributes to the loss of about 32 square feet of Arctic sea ice, a study published yesterday in Science has found. It's the same effect when you drive a car for about 1,000 miles. http://www.eenews.net/climatewire/2016/11/04/stories/1060045263 DROUGHT Feds say 25% of California is drought-free, but state experts are still cautious. A rainy October in Northern California has lifted about a quarter of the state out of drought conditions, the U.S. Drought Monitor reported Thursday. It’s the rosiest picture released by federal officials since the spring of 2013, when about 64% of the state was considered to be in “moderate drought” — or worse. http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-federal-drought-report-20161103-story.html?utm_source=Inside+Climate+News&utm_campaign=9656e8ecdb-Today_s_Climate12_10_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_29c928ffb5-9656e8ecdb-327747457 What Will Convince Californians to Keep Conserving Water? For year companies have targeted consumers with advertising that leverages social pressure – like saying seven out of 10 people prefer a certain brand of toothpaste or laundry detergent. More recently, that kind of thinking has been used not just to sell products, but also to change behavior. https://ww2.kqed.org/science/2016/11/03/what-will-covince-californians-to-keep-conserving-water/ Quarter of California Lifted Out of Drought by Autumn Rains. A heavy dousing of autumn rain in Northern California has lifted a quarter of the state out of drought, the highest percentage in more than three years, according to a new federal report Thursday. Water officials who oversaw mandatory water conservation by cities and towns emphasized three-fourths of the state remains in the five-year drought. http://www.nbcnews.com/news/weather/quarter-california-lifted-out-drought-autumn-rains-n677776 Judge Delays Ruling on Calif. Water Standards. A federal judge Thursday refused the Environmental Protection Agency's request to dismiss a claim that it failed to review changes California made to its water quality standards during its ongoing drought, but asked both sides for more information. http://www.courthousenews.com/2016/11/04/judge-delays-ruling-on-calif-water-standards.htm Next president faces water woes, expert warns. A leading national water expert urged the next president to integrate climate change into water management so that communities are able to adapt to the uncertainties of drought and other consequences of global warming. http://www.eenews.net/climatewire/stories/1060045266/search?keyword=california FUELS Big Oil CEOs Pledge $1 Billion to Fund Low-Carbon Technology. Move responds to pressure on climate goals but environmentalists say it isn’t enough. Ten of the world’s biggest oil companies plan to invest an average of $100 million annually over the next 10 years in low-carbon technologies, the companies said Friday. The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative, which includes state-owned Saudi Arabian Oil Co.,.. http://www.wsj.com/articles/big-oil-ceos-pledge-1-billion-to-fund-low-carbon-technology-1478258955 http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-11-04/big-oil-to-invest-1-billion-in-carbon-capture-technology Oil firms announce $1bn climate fund to clean up gas. Analysts criticize fund – which focuses on cutting the impact of fossil fuels but will not support renewable energy - calling it a ‘drop in the ocean’. A $1bn fund for cutting the climate change impact of oil and gas has been announced by 10 of the world’s biggest oil companies, aimed at keeping the firms in business and cutting the burning of coal. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/nov/04/oil-firms-announce-1bn-green-fund-as-paris-climate-deal-comes-into-force?utm_source=Inside+Climate+News&utm_campaign=9656e8ecdb-Today_s_Climate12_10_2014&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_29c928ffb5-9656e8ecdb-327747457 Oil Giants to Invest $1 Billion in Carbon Capture, Low-Emissions Technologies. Oil and gas giants including Shell, BP, Statoil and Total today said they will invest $1 billion in low-emissions technologies including carbon capture over the next 10 years. The 10 companies — Eni, Repsol, Saudi Aramco, BP, Shell, Statoil, Total, China National Petroleum Corporation, Pemex and Reliance Industries… http://www.environmentalleader.com/2016/11/04/oil-giants-to-invest-1-billion-in-carbon-capture-low-emissions-technologies/#ixzz4P3V1DI91 http://www.greencarcongress.com/2016/11/20161104-ogci.html VW RECALL Volkswagen gets approval for fix on another 2.6 million cars. Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) has received regulatory approval for technical fixes on more cars in Europe affected by its diesel emissions scandal, it said on Friday, meaning it can now recall another 2.6 million vehicles. Volkswagen (VW) admitted last year it had installed software that deactivated pollution controls on more than 11 million diesel vehicles sold worldwide. http://www.reuters.com/article/us-volkswagen-emissions-regulator-idUSKBN12Z15Q Volkswagen Has Until December to Propose Driver Resolution Plan. About 80,000 U.S. drivers of larger and luxury diesel-powered vehicles affected by emissions crisis. Volkswagen AG has until the end of November to propose a plan to deal with 80,000 larger and luxury diesel-powered vehicles affected by its emissions crisis, a federal judge said Thursday. http://www.wsj.com/articles/volkswagen-has-until-december-to-propose-driver-compensation-plan-1478189406 VW CEO targets U.S. settlement before government changeover. Volkswagen Group aims to reach a settlement with the U.S. government over a criminal investigation before a new president takes office on Jan. 20, which would remove a major hurdle as the German carmaker attempts to recover from the diesel scandal. "Of course we'd wish to have a final decision before the American government -- and with it… http://europe.autonews.com/article/20161103/COPY/311039915/1640 VOLKSWAGEN: EMISSIONS DEFEAT DEVICE DOES NOT VIOLATE EUROPEAN LAW. Volkswagen said the software allowing its diesel vehicles to evade emissions rules does not violate European law, as the carmaker aims to toughen its legal defenses in view of a possible rise in compensation claims in its home region. The European Commission has been raising the pressure on VW… http://www.newsweek.com/volkswagen-emissions-defeat-device-does-not-violate-european-law-516903 GREEN ENERGY Batteries That Make Use of Solar Power, Even in the Dark. A new cash crop has sprung up on Nicholas Beatty’s enchanting farm near here. Rows of gray solar panels range over about 25 acres, turning sunlight into electricity, as dog-size muntjac deer hop by. The panels themselves, trouble-free money earners that feed into the electric grid, are no longer unusual on farms in Britain or other countries. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/03/business/energy-environment/batteries-that-make-use-of-solar-power-even-in-the-dark.html?_r=0 South Korea, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia ratify Paris Agreement as treaty enters force. Saudi Arabia, the world's largest exporter of oil, ratified the Paris Agreement yesterday just hours before the historic climate treaty formally entered force. Saudi deposited its instrument of ratification to the United Nations yesterday, alongside South Korea and Vietnam. http://www.businessgreen.com/bg/news/3000100/south-korea-vietnam-saudi-arabia-ratify-paris-agreement-as-treaty-enters-force MISCELLANEOUS The Ripple Effect Of California Cap And Trade. The Climate Trust is one of the oldest carbon market actors in the country, and has been working in this space for almost two decades. The land-based project types that we finance today can take several years to establish and begin delivering credits. http://www.ecosystemmarketplace.com/articles/the-ripple-effect-of-california-cap-and-trade/ Clearing CEQA: Study vindicates California environmental law as having less impact on development than previously claimed. Golden 1 Center benefited from recent Steinberg CEQA tweak. Environmental regulations may not strike most developers as a harmonious complement to their industry, but a new study indicates that stubborn criticism of the California Environmental Quality Act may be wrongheaded. https://www.newsreview.com/sacramento/clearing-ceqa-study-vindicates-california/content?oid=22662052 OPINIONS Why a revenue-neutral carbon tax won't work for Washington state. To the editor: To answer the question Steve Malanga posed in his op-ed article about Initiative 732, one reason the Sierra Club Washington state chapter does not support it is because carbon taxes alone do not meaningfully reduce carbon emissions. (“Why are environmental groups lining up against Washington’s carbon tax initiative?” Oct. 31). http://www.latimes.com/opinion/readersreact/la-ol-le-carbon-tax-washington-i-732-20161104-story.html Without water, the San Joaquin Valley withers. Current water policy has brought us to a critical point in California’s future, and decisions related to these policies will test the morality and character of our state leaders. For many longtime residents and newly arrived families in the San Joaquin Valley, it’s not the drought that poses the biggest threat to their livelihood. http://www.fresnobee.com/opinion/readers-opinion/article112112427.html#storylink=cpy The Environmental Politics. To nobody’s surprise, the three presidential debates between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump were relatively light on policy ideas and substantive dialogue. While myriad issues face our country that deserve serious discussion, the two most unpopular presidential candidates in recent history seemed content to drag the discourse down to the lowest common denominator… http://emorywheel.com/the-environmental-politics/ BLOGS What Is Behind Delhi’s Soaring Air Pollution? India's capital records second worst day in nearly 10 years. Air pollution in India’s capital surged this week, with a haze reducing visibility to 50 meters at times and prompting calls for government action. New Delhi on Thursday recorded its second-worst day in nearly 10 years, with the low visibility mostly due to smoke and dust, said the country’s meteorological department. http://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2016/11/04/what-is-behind-delhis-soaring-air-pollution/ Methane: The Next Frontier for European Climate Leadership. With 2016 on pace to be the hottest year ever recorded, it’s never been more urgent for countries to work together to protect our climate. Europe, with its long history of climate leadership, has a pivotal role to play in driving the next wave of efforts. European leadership was central to achieving the historic Paris Climate Agreement… http://blogs.edf.org/energyexchange/2016/11/04/methane-the-next-frontier-for-european-climate-leadership/ Historic Paris Climate Pact Takes Effect Today. Now What? “This is a moment to celebrate. It is also a moment to look ahead with sober assessment and renewed will over the task ahead.” A landmark global accord to combat climate change officially entered into force on Friday, putting pressure on countries to start executing plans to slash greenhouse gas emissions to limit global warming. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/paris-climate-agreement_us_581c216ee4b0e80b02c91e13 U.S. Businesses Lead The Way In The Fight Against Climate Change. If markets and businesses thrive on certainty, as the old adage goes, then they should be pleased with the latest developments on fighting climate change. For it is now quite clear that the transition to a low-emissions economy is happening — and is happening quickly. I had the honor of watching the international community… http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jane-hartley/us-businesses-lead-the-wa_b_12800770.html California is in a drought emergency. Visit www.SaveOurH2O.org for water conservation tips.