April 23, 2013
by Alex Jackson
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Transformational Investment Plan Charts Course to Meet California’s Clean Energy, Air Quality Goals

Alex Jackson, Legal Director, California Climate Project, San Francisco
The California Air Resources Board will vote Thursday on a plan to invest the proceeds from the sale of carbon pollution allowances in transformational strategies a… Continue reading

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October 10, 2012
by Annie Notthoff
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California Climate Program Ready to Roll

Annie Notthoff, California Advocacy Director, San Francisco office and Sacramento
Next month California’s landmark climate program is set to take another big step with the launch of its first auction.  It’s  time f… Continue reading

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September 25, 2012
by Kaid Benfield
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How California is planning growth for a prosperous economy and clean environment

Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities, Washington, DC
 
A thorough new report developed by my colleagues at the Natural Resources Defense Council, together with Move LA, a transportation and smart development partnershi… Continue reading

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August 6, 2012
by NRDC News
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NRDC in the News 8/6: Enbridge spill, carbon reduction plans, fuel efficiency targets and more…

NRDC News, NRDC News Team, NRDC Offices Worldwide
Pierre Delforge spoke to Scientific American about how we can reduce the energy consumption necessary to keep the Internet humming by relying on natural ways to keep server rooms cool, l… Continue reading

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April 26, 2012
by Simon Mui
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Industry’s Exorbitant Cost Claims about Renewable Fuels Don’t Hold Water

Simon Mui, Scientist, Clean Vehicles and Fuels, San Francisco
California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), which requires oil companies to supply the market with cleaner, alternative fuels, had a big win on Monday when the Ninth … Continue reading

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January 23, 2012
by Max Baumhefner
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An Electric Vehicle for You?

Max Baumhefner, Sustainable Energy Fellow, San Francisco
2012 will see the introduction of a myriad of plug-in electric vehicles: sports cars, an SUV, compacts, hatchbacks, sub-compacts, and sedans.  Over the next several years, up… Continue reading

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December 20, 2011
by Max Baumhefner
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Air Resources Board Accelerates Electric Vehicle Market

Max Baumhefner, Sustainable Energy Fellow, San Francisco
The California Air Resources Board acted decisively Friday to improve the economics of a decision to drive on electricity.  The Board unanimously adopted amendments to the Lo… Continue reading

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September 23, 2011
by Amanda Eaken
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Air Board Reviews First Sustainable Communities Strategy to Implement SB 375

Amanda Eaken, Deputy Director, Sustainable Communities, San Francisco
Nearly one year to the date after the California Air Resources Board set the first-in-the-nation regional greenhouse gas targets for land use and transportation plann… Continue reading

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June 24, 2011
by NRDC News
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NRDC in the News 6/24: E-waste, fracking, Clean Water Act and more…

NRDC News, NRDC News Team, NRDC Offices Worldwide Kate Sinding was quoted in a Los Angeles Times piece about proposed legislation which would prohibit exportation of toxic e-waste to developing nations… Amy Mall spoke to the Financial Times abou… Continue reading

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May 23, 2011
by Alex Jackson
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Court Orders Majority of California’s Climate Law to Proceed; Cap and Trade to Get Fresh Look

Alex Jackson, Sustainable Energy Fellow, San Francisco Last week, Judge Ernest Goldsmith of the San Francisco Superior Court ruled to keep the bulk of California’s climate law, AB 32, moving ahead without delay, and narrowed the scope of an ongoi… Continue reading

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March 31, 2011
by Luke Tonachel
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We Can Meet (and Exceed) President Obama’s Oil Security Goal with Clean Energy

Luke Tonachel, Vehicles Analyst, New York City Yesterday, President Obama announced a national goal to cut oil imports by one-third by 2025. The cheapest, cleanest and fastest way to not just reach but exceed the President’s goal is through clean… Continue reading

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March 26, 2011
by Alex Jackson
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Update: Air Board Moves Swiftly to Address Court’s Concerns

Alex Jackson, Sustainable Energy Fellow, San Francisco The California Air Resources Board issued a statement yesterday in response to the Superior Court’s recent decision in the AB 32 Scoping Plan lawsuit. Californians should take heart – t… Continue reading

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March 23, 2011
by Alex Jackson
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California’s Climate Bill Remains on Track

Alex Jackson, Sustainable Energy Fellow, San Francisco Last Friday, the San Francisco County Superior Court issued its decision in a lawsuit challenging the California Air Resources Board’s adoption of the AB 32 Scoping Plan (the Scoping Plan is … Continue reading

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September 28, 2010
by Kaid Benfield
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California air board sets enforceable targets for smart planning

In a blog entry posted yesterday, my colleague Amanda Eaken reports on last week’s action by the California Air Resources Board, setting greenhouse gas reduction targets to be met through regional planning.  The action was taken under the st… Continue reading

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September 27, 2010
by Amanda Eaken
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California Air Board Votes to Cut Traffic and Clean the Air

Last Thursday, the California Air Resources Board (CARB), chaired by former NRDC attorney Mary Nichols, voted unanimously to accept local recommendations and adopt regional targets to reduce pollution from cars and light trucks.  In doing so they … Continue reading

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