HSR Board meeting may impact Bakersfield, San Joaquin Valley

HSR Board to discuss, Grapevine route, hiring practices, 2012 Business Plan and more. Info here:


HSR Board meeting may impact Bakersfield, San Joaquin Valley

When is an increase of half a million tons per year of CO2 insignificant?

A project that adds the equivalent of 17 new sources under ARB's Cap and Trade rules isn't significant, according to the SJVAPCD. Read why here:


http://www.examiner.com/environmental-news-in-bakersfield/when-is-an-increase-of-half-a-million-tons-per-year-of-co2-insignificant

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When does 1 job equal 10 (or 20, or 30)? CaHSRA lays another egg.

CaHSRA in the news again for all the wrong reasons.

http://www.examiner.com/environmental-news-in-bakersfield/when-does-1-job-equal-10-or-20-or-30-cahsra-lays-another-egg

Photo by Frank Maccioli

Compliance Deadline Approaches for Diesel Fleets

 Own a fleet of heavy duty trucks or buses? You need to read this:

http://www.examiner.com/environmental-news-in-bakersfield/clean-air-deadline-near-for-diesel-trucks-and-buses

GHG banking rule scheduled for APCD approval on Jan. 19, 2012

The SJVAPCD is planning to adopt a greenhouse gas banking rule, but, can the credits ever be used for anything? Read more here:

GHG banking rule scheduled for APCD approval on Jan. 19, 2012

Governor Brown holding Climate Change Conference today, Dec. 15, 2011

Happening right now - click on article for a webcam link:

Governor Brown holding Climate Change Conference today, Dec. 15, 2011

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Alon, AERA, & Chevron seeking relief from air regs tomorrow

Big oil in Kern having trouble complying with air pollution regs - seeking variances for relief tomorrow. Read about it here:

Alon, AERA, & Chevron seeking relief from air regs tomorrow

Photo © Matt Cardy / Getty Images

Would you vote for High Speed Rail in California if given a second chance?

What do you think about HSR in California? Would you vote for it again? Read more (and give your vote) at the link below:

Would you vote for High Speed Rail in California if given a second chance?

Free webinar on California's new Cap and Trade regulations on Thursday, Dec. 8

Wondering how to comply with those new GHG rules? Here's an opportunity for you to learn:

Free webinar on California's new Cap and Trade regulations on Thursday, Dec. 8

APCD adds new Governing Board members

New Board members for the APCD. Read all about it here:

APCD adds new Governing Board members