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Koch Industries Funding Fight Against Climate Change Law, Via Subsidiary - Triple Pundit3 September 2010, 6:51 pm
The Economist (blog)Koch Industries Funding Fight Against Climate Change Law, Via SubsidiaryTriple PunditAnd Google's green energy czar William Wiehl says that AB32 has already helped create 500000 cleantech jobs in California If Prop 23 passed, ...Proposition 23The Economist (blog)Proposition 23Ventura County StarCLIMATE SPECTATOR: America's west-coast coolerBusiness SpectatorNewsHour -Lexology (registration) -Salonall 27 news articles »...
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Fiorina backs delaying Calif. global warming law - BusinessWeek3 September 2010, 6:28 pm
New York Times (blog)Fiorina backs delaying Calif. global warming lawBusinessWeekIn a statement, Fiorina said she prefers a national energy policy and called California's 2006 law, known as AB32, a "job killer. ...Senate candidates Boxer, Fiorina exchange jabs, debate jobs and the environment89.3 KPCCCarly Fiorina fumbles on Prop 23 issue during Califronia Senate debateGrist MagazineOn PolitiCal: Fiorina announces support for rollback of state's global warming lawLos Angeles Times (...
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Inland business leaders want greenhouse-gas cuts suspended - Press-Enterprise3 September 2010, 12:13 pm
Inland business leaders want greenhouse-gas cuts suspendedPress-EnterpriseThe 2006 law, known as AB 32, requires that the state reduce emissions to 1990 levels by 2020. Opponents of the law say the enormous investments needed to ...and more »...
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If the GOP wins, let the back-stabbing and infighting begin - Salon3 September 2010, 8:34 am
SalonIf the GOP wins, let the back-stabbing and infighting beginSalonThat said, AB 32 is undoubtedly a job killer, and it should be suspended." Just one problem, there. Global action is stillborn and Republican intransigence ...and more »...
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What Would Proposition 23 Cost Us? - Cal Coast News2 September 2010, 11:20 am
PublicCEO.com (blog)What Would Proposition 23 Cost Us?Cal Coast NewsRather, let's look at the problem in Mr. Waage's argument wherein he states that Proposition 23 would suspend AB 32 only until “the unemployment rate in ...California Fails to Pass 33 Percent Renewable Standard, But Arnold May InterveneGreentech Media (blog)all 5 news articles »...
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Will Texas oil firms succeed in undoing California greenhouse gas laws? - Christian Science Monitor1 September 2010, 7:43 pm
Will Texas oil firms succeed in undoing California greenhouse gas laws?Christian Science MonitorBacked by manufacturers and Texas oil companies Valero and Tesoro, the ballot initiative would halt enforcement of the 2006 emissions law, AB32, ...and more »...
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Prop. 23 nothing more than a killer of global warming solutions - San Jose Mercury News31 August 2010, 2:28 am
Prop. 23 nothing more than a killer of global warming solutionsSan Jose Mercury NewsBut this proposition, which would put AB 32, the Global Warming Solutions Act, in abeyance until unemployment levels drop to 5.5 percent or lower for a full ...The Rest of the StoryFox and Hounds Daily (blog)all 2 news articles »...
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AB 32: Dissembling and gamesmanship galore - San Diego Union Tribune30 August 2010, 3:12 am
AB 32: Dissembling and gamesmanship galoreSan Diego Union TribuneBy Union-Tribune Editorial Board, In the debate over AB 32, the state's landmark 2006 anti-global warming law, there's been a remarkable amount of slippery ......
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Whitman plans 'big offensive' in Bay Area - San Francisco Chronicle28 August 2010, 2:29 am
Whitman plans 'big offensive' in Bay AreaSan Francisco ChronicleShe has not taken an official position on Proposition 23, which would suspend AB32 until the state's unemployment rate - currently at 12.3 percent - hovers ...and more »...
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Google rallies opposition to Calif. energy measure - CNET (blog)10 August 2010, 5:30 pm
CNET (blog)Google rallies opposition to Calif. energy measureCNET (blog)AB32 essentially requires that California emission levels match the levels specified by the Kyoto Protocol--1990 levels--by 2020, and it's set to begin ...Google & Khosla: If AB32 Dies, So Goes CA's Greentech MarketEarth2Tech (blog)Clean Technology Industry Opposes Prop 23Environmental LeaderGoogle Defends Green Tech and California's Climate BillGreenpeace International (blog)Greentech Media (blog) -San ...
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Study links diesel pollution to premature death - Today's Trucking News3 September 2010, 1:23 pm
The Bay CitizenStudy links diesel pollution to premature deathToday's Trucking NewsCalifornia already has some of the toughest emissions rules of any jurisdiction in North America, but the report suggests that more emission reductions must ...California slump results in lower construction emissionsistockAnalyst.com (press release)Construction Pollution Slows with EconomyThe Bay Citizenall 7 news articles »...
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Health survey to focus on San Bernardino rail yard area - Press-Enterprise3 September 2010, 12:09 pm
Health survey to focus on San Bernardino rail yard areaPress-EnterpriseIn June, the California Air Resources Board approved a voluntary agreement with BNSF to reduced diesel emissions from the San Bernardino yard from the 22.4 ......
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All-Electric City Buses Go to Work in California - Reuters2 September 2010, 3:01 pm
Inhabitat (blog)All-Electric City Buses Go to Work in CaliforniaReutersCalifornia transit agencies are required to make zero emission buses 15% of their annual bus orders starting in 2012. The EcoRide BE35 has a light-weight ...Proterra Launches First Deployment of All-Electric, Zero-Emission Buses by ...PR Newswire (press release)Proterra supplies electric buses to S. California transit agencyDenver Business JournalThe Electric Bus Hits the RoadGreentech Media (blog)Gizmagall 30 news articles&n...
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U.S. EPA funds over US$2 million for Kern County clean air projects - Environmental Expert (press release)2 September 2010, 1:10 pm
U.S. EPA funds over US$2 million for Kern County clean air projectsEnvironmental Expert (press release)The money, funded through the Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA), the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), and other sources will result in ...and more »...
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Johnson Matthey launches new diesel particulate filter system - Platinum today2 September 2010, 10:05 am
Platinum todayJohnson Matthey launches new diesel particulate filter systemPlatinum today... emissions by 70 per cent. Furthermore, the company has claimed that the system is capable of reaching the NO2 limit of 20 per cent set by the California ...Johnson Matthey Introduces New And Improved Low-Profile Carb Verified Crt(+ ...Power Online (press release)all 2 news articles »...
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North Texas residents heeding ozone alerts, study finds - Dallas Morning News2 September 2010, 3:35 am
Dallas Morning NewsNorth Texas residents heeding ozone alerts, study findsDallas Morning NewsVehicles are the biggest local source of smog-causing emissions. Authorities are sending undercover officers into shops accused of selling bogus inspection ...and more »...
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CARB critic Enstrom appeals firing under whistleblower protection - Land Line Magazine1 September 2010, 8:02 pm
CARB critic Enstrom appeals firing under whistleblower protectionLand Line MagazineA California professor who has questioned CARB's diesel emissions research will keep his job – at least until the appeals process runs its course. ...Junk-science debunker gets axeLompoc Recordall 4 news articles »...
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US EPA funds over $2 million for Kern County clean air projects - U.S. EPA.gov (press release)1 September 2010, 1:44 pm
US EPA funds over $2 million for Kern County clean air projectsU.S. EPA.gov (press release)The money, funded through the Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA), the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), and other sources will result in ...and more »...
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State: fine particles kill 9200 a year - OCRegister31 August 2010, 8:38 pm
State: fine particles kill 9200 a yearOCRegister... deaths every year in California, the state Air Resources Board says -- a finding that the agency believes bolsters its push to reduce diesel emissions. ...Report: Particle pollution deaths put at 9200 a yearInland Empire Newsall 4 news articles »...
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Scientist's Firing After 36 Years Fuels 'PC' Debate at UCLA - FOXNews31 August 2010, 5:06 pm
FOXNewsScientist's Firing After 36 Years Fuels 'PC' Debate at UCLAFOXNewsTran was demoted, but his report was still used to "set the context for the health benefits of reducing diesel emissions" when the board voted on the ...and more »...
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Junk-science debunker gets axe - Lompoc Record2 September 2010, 3:15 am
Junk-science debunker gets axeLompoc RecordIt will impact trucking, construction and farming, as these industries rely heavily on diesel engines. Is the expense for this rule justified? ...and more »...
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Construction Pollution Slows with Economy - The Bay Citizen1 September 2010, 5:27 pm
The Bay CitizenConstruction Pollution Slows with EconomyThe Bay CitizenThe revision was prompted in part by an independent study showing that actual diesel fuel sales in California to construction companies were far lower than ...California slump results in lower construction emissionsistockAnalyst.com (press release)all 7 news articles »...
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Concerns Arise Over Sudden Changes to Calif. Chemical Review Panel - GreenBiz.com1 September 2010, 9:07 am
GreenBiz.comConcerns Arise Over Sudden Changes to Calif. Chemical Review PanelGreenBiz.comThe ARB started creating emissions regulations that the PLF says threaten the state's trucking and construction industries. After finding out that many of ......
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Message to Tea Party: Don't Be Fooled Again - BuzzFlash (blog)31 August 2010, 11:12 am
Message to Tea Party: Don't Be Fooled AgainBuzzFlash (blog)I've seen how they've shut construction down because they didn't comply with this or that requirement. So I “get it” on government over-regulation in ......
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BUYINS.NET: (CAT) SqueezeTrigger Price is $65.239. There is $1461552820.00 ... - Trading Markets (press release)27 August 2010, 12:52 pm
BUYINS.NET: (CAT) SqueezeTrigger Price is $65.239. There is $1461552820.00 ...Trading Markets (press release)NET / www.squeezetrigger.com is monitoring Caterpillar Inc. manufactures and sells construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, ...and more »...
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This Week in the News - Cunningham Report17 August 2010, 9:50 pm
This Week in the NewsCunningham ReportA proposal to amend California's drayage truck regulation, which would give some truck owners at least three extra years in which to operate trucks ......
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Emissions limits expected for heavy equipment - Daily Journal of Commerce17 August 2010, 7:24 pm
Daily Journal of CommerceEmissions limits expected for heavy equipmentDaily Journal of Commerce... the California Air Resources Board has rolled out regulations for particulate matter and nitrous oxide emissions for off-road diesel construction ......
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Opinion: Schwarzenegger scrambles to save legacy accomplishments - San Jose Mercury News17 August 2010, 2:09 pm
Opinion: Schwarzenegger scrambles to save legacy accomplishmentsSan Jose Mercury News... board officials also revealed that regulations on diesel trucks and machinery, which had generated much angst in the recession-clobbered construction ...and more »...
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United States: Weekly Climate Change Policy Update - August 9, 2010 - Power-Gen Worldwide16 August 2010, 5:23 pm
United States: Weekly Climate Change Policy Update - August 9, 2010Power-Gen WorldwideThe California Air Resources Board (CARB), the state agency entrusted with administering California's statute requiring regulation of the state's GHG ...and more »...
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Sutter Gold Announces Extension of Warrants - MarketWatch (press release)10 August 2010, 9:12 am
Sutter Gold Announces Extension of WarrantsMarketWatch (press release)Final grind analysis and metallurgical balance for the construction engineering of the processing plant will coincide with the production of tailings ...and more »...
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Study links diesel pollution to premature death - Today's Trucking News3 September 2010, 1:23 pm
The Bay CitizenStudy links diesel pollution to premature deathToday's Trucking NewsA new controversial California Air Resources Board report concludes that there is a causal relationship between exposure to fine particle pollution and ...Construction Pollution Slows with EconomyThe Bay CitizenCalifornia slump results in lower construction emissionsistockAnalyst.com (press release)all 7 news articles »...
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Health survey to focus on San Bernardino rail yard area - Press-Enterprise3 September 2010, 12:09 pm
Health survey to focus on San Bernardino rail yard areaPress-EnterpriseIn June, the California Air Resources Board approved a voluntary agreement with BNSF to reduced diesel emissions from the San Bernardino yard from the 22.4 ......
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U.S. EPA funds over US$2 million for Kern County clean air projects - Environmental Expert (press release)2 September 2010, 1:10 pm
U.S. EPA funds over US$2 million for Kern County clean air projectsEnvironmental Expert (press release)... the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, and to the California Air Resources Board to fund projects in Kern County, including replacing ...and more »...
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Catalina ferry from Newport Harbor might suspend operations, citing state air laws - Los Angeles Times (blog)2 September 2010, 10:58 am
Los Angeles Times (blog)Catalina ferry from Newport Harbor might suspend operations, citing state air lawsLos Angeles Times (blog)15, 2007, by the California Air Resources Board, is to reduce the amount of pollution caused by diesel engines on commercial harbor craft that operate ...and more »...
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Johnson Matthey launches new diesel particulate filter system - Platinum today2 September 2010, 10:05 am
Platinum todayJohnson Matthey launches new diesel particulate filter systemPlatinum todayFurthermore, the company has claimed that the system is capable of reaching the NO2 limit of 20 per cent set by the California Air Resources Board. ...Johnson Matthey Introduces New And Improved Low-Profile Carb Verified Crt(+ ...Power Online (press release)all 2 news articles »...
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Junk-science debunker gets axe - Lompoc Record2 September 2010, 3:15 am
Junk-science debunker gets axeLompoc RecordHere is but one example: It is most unfortunate that few Californians are aware of the scandal surrounding the California Air Resources Board (CARB), ...and more »...
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State: fine particles kill 9200 a year - OCRegister31 August 2010, 8:38 pm
State: fine particles kill 9200 a yearOCRegisterThe Air Resources Board declared diesel exhaust a toxic air contaminant in 1998, and began its Diesel Risk Reduction program in 2000. ...Report: Particle pollution deaths put at 9200 a yearInland Empire Newsall 4 news articles »...
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Scientist's Firing After 36 Years Fuels 'PC' Debate at UCLA - FOXNews31 August 2010, 5:06 pm
FOXNewsScientist's Firing After 36 Years Fuels 'PC' Debate at UCLAFOXNews... put him in direct conflict with the California Air Resources Board, which says its new standards on diesel emissions will save 9400 lives between 2011 ...LOIS HENRY: UCLA letting researcher stay -- for nowBakersfield Californianall 5 news articles »...
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Commentary: Are you smoke testing your diesel pickup? - California Farm Bureau31 August 2010, 4:30 pm
California Farm BureauCommentary: Are you smoke testing your diesel pickup?California Farm Bureau... random audit letter from the California Air Resources Board asking for your past two years of records. Diesel vehicles covered by PSIP include pickups, ......
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How to Stop Idling Trucks from Wasting 1.2 Billion Gallons of Fuel - Reuters30 August 2010, 3:02 pm
How to Stop Idling Trucks from Wasting 1.2 Billion Gallons of FuelReutersAnd in California, anti-idling enforcement is on the rise (pdf). In 2007, the California Air Quality Resources Board issued 135 anti-idling violations for ...and more »...