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Waste Management Inc plans to produce its own LNG fuel
Waste Management Inc plans to produce its own LNG fuel
examiner.com — Photo courtesy Waste Management IncAn environmental issue about landfills is the landfill gas they invariably produce.  Landfill... gas is largely methane, and methane is a very potent greenhouse gas with 20x or more the greenhouse effect than car... (more) Waste Management Inc plans to produce its own LNG fuel
Historic Water Reform Package Passes California Legislature
nrdc.org — Implement the Governor’s call to improve water use efficiency by 20 percent by 2020; Reduce reliance on... the San Francisco Bay-Delta by increasing the use of cost-effective projects to increase regional water supplies, including water recycling, ... (more) Historic Water Reform Package Passes California Legislature

California Latest Blog Posts

Video: CalAdapt – Graphic view of climate change’s potential effect on California
30 minutes ago at Green Diary
Offset Your Holiday Travel…For Free
6 hours ago at Earth911.com
San Francisco Has Compost Fever
6 hours ago at Earth911.com
Preparing to Face Down the Future
PG&E to Buy Its First Wind Farm
mile auto insurance advances in California
mile auto insurance advances in California
sacbee.com — Car insurance by the tankful? Not quite, but California moved a step closer last month to pay-as-you-drive... policies that could allow motorists to buy insurance like they do gasoline – a little at a time. Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner released ... (more) mile auto insurance advances in California
Thin-film share of solar market to double: report
reuters.com — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Solar panels that use thin-film technology in place of traditional silicon-based materials will... more than double their share of the solar panel market by 2013, according to a report issued on Tuesday by industry research firm ... (more) Thin-film share of solar market to double: report
THE IMPACT OF TECH ON GOOD &...
THE IMPACT OF TECH ON GOOD &...
impacttechgoodgreen.eventbrite.com — Siel Ju (moderator) Siel, is an environmental writer and activist. Her blog, Green LA Girl, is about... eco-friendly, sustainable living in Los Angeles. She writes and speaks about environmental and fair trade issues. Siel is a Contributing Editor at ... (more) THE IMPACT OF TECH ON GOOD &...
Davenport Resources, LLC.
davenportpower.com — Davenport Power, LLC was founded in 1997 by Hiram A. Bingham, after a highly successful career in... geothermal project development and clean technology investment. The Company specializes in developing and financing early stage geothermal opportunities. ... (more) Davenport Resources, LLC.
Fossil fuel CO2 emissions up by 29 per cent since 2000
alphagalileo.org — The strongest evidence yet that the rise in atmospheric CO2 emissions continues to outstrip the ability of... the world’s natural ‘sinks’ to absorb carbon is published this week in the journal Nature Geoscience. (more) Fossil fuel CO2 emissions up by 29 per cent since 2000
Solar boat racing provides hands-on learning for students
Solar boat racing provides hands-on learning for students
sundancechannel.com — solarcup1 When you were a high school student, how did you prefer to learn your science: formulas... on the board and text books, or hands-on experiments involving building things (or maybe even blowing things up, or dropping items from high distances)? ... (more) Solar boat racing provides hands-on learning for students
California approves new standards on energy-hungry TVs -
California approves new standards on energy-hungry TVs -
latimes.com — Energy-hogging TVs face California ban New California standards for TVs, which take effect Jan. 1, 2011, are... similar to those imposed on refrigerators, air conditioners and dozens of other household appliances since the 1970s. The tightened standards ... (more) California approves new standards on energy-hungry TVs -
Recycling Electronics
bestbuy.com — You trust us when it's time to buy the latest electronics. You can also trust us to... help you safely dispose of your old ones. (more) Recycling Electronics
Study sees transit saving Californians' energy, cutting greenhouse gas
sacbee.com — A new study says Californians could save billions each year and cut greenhouse gas emissions by developing... neighborhoods within easy access of public transportation. The study – "Windfall for All: How Connected, Convenient Neighborhoods Can ... (more) Study sees transit saving Californians' energy, cutting ...
Respecting Earth by Urth Means
Respecting Earth by Urth Means
feelgoodstyle.com — For the past two years, founder Monica Ralli of UrthBags in California, developed strategies to inspire people.... Her goal was to create a stronger sense of eco-consciousness on our overly-disposable planet. Monica also planned how to stimulate the job ... (more) Respecting Earth by Urth Means
Is There a Tradeoff Between Economics and the Environemt?
Is There a Tradeoff Between Economics and the Environemt?
cleanenergywonk.com — Tom Konrad Ph.D. California’s RETI process lends insight into the near-term prospects of Solar, Wind, Geothermal, and... Biomass.   In September, California’s Renewable Energy Transmission Initiative (RETI) released their ... (more) Is There a Tradeoff Between Economics and the Environemt?
Report Outlines Best Practices for Connecting Renewables to the Grid
greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com — A new report on state renewable energy regulations gives California, Colorado, New Jersey and Oregon top marks... and failing grades for Georgia, Idaho and Texas. (more) Report Outlines Best Practices for Connecting Renewables ...
San Francisco Climate Justice Action at Bank of America; 200 Rally with at least 22 Arrested
San Francisco Climate Justice Action at Bank of America; 200 Rally with at least 22 Arrested
actforclimatejustice.org — Today on the Global Day of Climate Justice Action, a rowdy march in San Francisco made it’s... way to Bank of America’s skyscraper (the tallest building in San Francisco), where dozens of activists blockaded the doors all around the building. ... (more) San Francisco Climate Justice Action at Bank of America; ...
News & Information
media.gm.com — LOS ANGELES – Chevrolet announced today at the Los Angeles International Auto Show that the Volt electric... vehicle with extended-range capability will be available late next year in California – the nation’s largest new-car market – with other lead ... (more) News & Information
Subject Top Page: 2009 Zero Emission Vehicle Program Review
arb.ca.gov — 2009 Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Program Review In Resolution 08-23, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) directed... staff to review the ZEV regulation, keeping in mind California’s long term air quality and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction ... (more) Subject Top Page: 2009 Zero Emission Vehicle Program Review
Author: Spencer Weart
Author: Spencer Weart
aip.org — SPENCER R. WEART ( ), originally trained as a physicist, is a noted historian specializing in the... history of modern physics and geophysics. Until his retirement in 2009 he was Director of the Center for History of Physics of the American Institute of ... (more) Author: Spencer Weart
Clean Energy and Climate Policy for U.S. Growth and Job Creation
calclimate.berkeley.edu — Featured Publications Soil organic matter dynamics during 80 years of reforestation of tropical pastures Climate Change: Parallel... Pursuit of Near-Term and Long-Term Climate Mitigation Clean Energy and Climate Policy for U.S. Growth and Job Creation ... (more) Clean Energy and Climate Policy for U.S. Growth and Job ...
The Blue-Dress Moment May Have Arrived -- By: Chris Horner
The Blue-Dress Moment May Have Arrived -- By: Chris Horner
planetgore.nationalreview.com — I am not able to fully digest this at present, catching up with the boys from days... away and then up at O-Dark-Thirty for a flight to California for a talk, but check out what Anthony Watts among others have posted. Now, none of us can attest to the ... (more) The Blue-Dress Moment May Have Arrived -- By: Chris Horner
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