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Effects of judge's Katrina ruling could be huge. The finding that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is liable for much of the flooding during Hurricane Katrina could have a far-reaching effect on flood-control policies and on the government's long-standing refusal to take responsibility for its errors. Los Angeles Times, California. 20 November 2009. [Registration Required]
Group recommends less-frequent Pap tests. Only days after a federal panel scaled back on breast cancer screening recommendations, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has done the same for Pap smears. Los Angeles Times, California. 20 November 2009. [Registration Required]
Farmers and USDA cooperatively remove significant amounts of air pollution from San Joaquin Valley. Farmers in the San Joaquin Valley have helped remove the same amount of air pollution as removing 153,000 cars from California highways, announced Congressman Cardoza. Beverly Hills California Chronicle, California. 20 November 2009.
Galt plans to help residents with energy-efficient projects. The city of Galt is in the process of applying to become a pilot city for a statewide clean energy program. Lodi News-Sentinel, California. 20 November 2009.
Hidden hazard: ice rink air. Ice rink air -- is it healthy enough for you and your family to breathe? Sacramento KOVR TV, California. 20 November 2009.
New view of mammograms. Breast cancer is expected to kill 40,000 women in the U.S. this year. We agree with experts who say better screening methods are needed, but until those come along, the changes to the recommendations have confused medical decision-making rather than guided it. Los Angeles Times, California. Editorial, 20 November 2009. [Registration Required]
Big birds soar off the endangered list. Brown pelicans, with their distinctive bills and pouches, were near extinction but have made a comeback. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced last week that it has taken the brown pelican off the endangered species list. Sacramento Bee, California. Editorial, 20 November 2009.
Why the LA Clean Truck Program is worth fighting for. We believe in creating accountable, self-reliant trucking companies that can continue to operate clean truck fleets for generations to come. And we have already seen the benefits of a program tailored to this goal. Torrance Daily Breeze, California. Opinion, 20 November 2009.
Why the L.A. clean truck program is worth fighting for. As the largest port in the nation and a major economic engine in a region with legacy air quality issues, we need to operate in the "now" and plan for the future. Long Beach Press-Telegram, California. Opinion, 20 November 2009.
Army Corps of Engineers blamed for Hurricane Katrina levee breaches. In a ruling that could leave the government open to billions in claims from Katrina victims, a judge stated that the Army Corps displayed "gross negligence" in maintaining a navigation channel--resulting in the flooding. Los Angeles Times, California. 19 November 2009. [Registration Required]
Study finds higher air pollution near Santa Monica Airport. UCLA scientists have found that people who live and work near Santa Monica Airport are exposed to high levels of air pollution--a significant health concern that has been associated with major commercial airports such as LAX. Los Angeles Times, California. 19 November 2009. [Registration Required]
California approves new standards on energy-hungry TVs. The first-in-the-nation criteria, approved unanimously Wednesday by the California Energy Commission, is aimed at cutting the amount of electricity used by new high-definition TVs up to 58 inches starting Jan. 1, 2011. Los Angeles Times, California. 19 November 2009. [Registration Required]
Senate committee approves food safety bill. A Senate committee on Wednesday unanimously approved a much-awaited overhaul of the Food and Drug Administration's food safety system--although it gave little hint of how it would pay for the sweeping changes. Los Angeles Times, California. 19 November 2009. [Registration Required]
Companies ranked on efforts to cut emissions. Even as they struggle through a withering recession, a growing number of companies are taking action to fight climate change, according to an annual survey released Wednesday. San Francisco Chronicle, California. 19 November 2009.
Debate over Marin plan to cut CO2 emissions heats up. A plan for a local government authority to compete with Pacific Gas & Electric Co. and buy more of its electricity from renewable energy sources is coming under increased scrutiny by solar businesses nervous about what the plan could mean for their livelihoods. Marin Independent Journal, California. 19 November 2009.
California restricts energy-guzzling TV sets. In a move that brings California's pioneering greenhouse gas reduction drive into the living room, state regulators Wednesday approved limits on how much energy televisions can consume, citing the increased use of power-guzzling flat-panel sets. San Francisco Chronicle, California. 19 November 2009.
Protest greets U.S. Chamber of Commerce group. Scores of activists from environmental, labor and small-business groups took to Huntington Park and the Fairmont Hotel on Wednesday afternoon to demand the ouster of U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Tom Donohue over what they said is the group's resistance to legislation on climate change, health care and workers' rights. San Francisco Chronicle, California. 19 November 2009.
Green jobs grants for California. The U.S. Department of Labor doled out nearly $5.5 million in grants for green-jobs training Wednesday, with more than a dozen awards scattered throughout California. Los Angeles Times, California. 19 November 2009. [Registration Required]
Malibu mobile home park receives reduced fine for sewage spills. A Malibu mobile home park that was hit with a proposed fine of $1.65 million in February for repeatedly allowing raw sewage to spill into the ocean and local creeks will be ordered to pay a mere fraction of the penalty. Los Angeles Times, California. 19 November 2009. [Registration Required]
Bottled water a bad fit for Glenn County, Orland citizens tell Crystal Geyser. A proposal for a water bottling plant received a steady barrage of criticism Wednesday at a meeting of the Orland Technical Advisory Committee prompting a postponement after nearly five hours of testimony. Chico Enterprise Record, California. 19 November 2009.
Forest Service should change firefighting policies, report says. Sharply questioning the U.S. Forest Service's aggressiveness, the Los Angeles County Fire Department stated that the agency should change its policies and make greater use of local reinforcements. Los Angeles Times, California. 19 November 2009. [Registration Required]
Santa Clara commissioners review final report on environmental impact of 49ers stadium proposal. Santa Clara city planning commissioners were bracing Wednesday for a long night's review of the final environmental impact report on a proposed 68,500-seat stadium for the 49ers. San Jose Mercury News, California. 19 November 2009.
Elevated pollution levels near SM Airport. People who live and work near the Santa Monica Airport are being exposed to unusually high levels of air pollution, a significant health concern that has been largely associated with major commercial airports such as LAX, according to a new study by UCLA researchers. Santa Monica Daily Press, California. 19 November 2009.
PCBs contaminate land trade proposal. Complex issues, from the possible need for a new development permit to an expanded search for cancer-causing toxins on the site, continue to slow a land swap deal that would bring 37 acres of potential Los Cerritos Wetlands into the city’s control. Long Beach Grunion Gazette, California. 19 November 2009.
Regulating TVs-- who wins, who loses? LCD sets are less power-hungry than plasma TVs. And when the government regulates products, it favors one technology over another--and manufacturers know it, even if the regulators insist otherwise. Los Angeles Times, California. Opinion, 19 November 2009. [Registration Required]
Deadly chemical shows up in San Francisco Bay. A little-noticed scientific study published last month concludes that a chemical widely used to prevent fires from starting in your furniture is now showing up in disturbing amounts in San Francisco Bay. And that may not be the worst of it. Oakland KTVU TV, California. 18 November 2009.
Nuclear power: less effective than energy efficiency and renewable energy? If the U.S. wants to help stop global warming, nuclear power is not the way to go, according to a new report released today. Los Angeles Times, California. 18 November 2009. [Registration Required]
Green Wave Energy is trying to turn wind power market on its axis. Green Wave Energy and its investors are banking on the unconventional design of its microturbines that can generate energy by capturing breezes from any direction. Los Angeles Times, California. 18 November 2009. [Registration Required]
State orders store to pull lead-tainted toys. Six major stores with retail outlets in the Bay Area have been ordered by the state to remove from their shelves children's products containing dangerous levels of lead. San Francisco Chronicle, California. 18 November 2009.
7 toys and other products exceed lead limits, California says. California Atty. Gen. Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued a safety warning today, alleging that seven toys and children's products tested by the Center for Environmental Health this month contained lead levels far above the legal limit. Los Angeles Times, California. 18 November 2009. [Registration Required]
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