The American Lung Association released its State of the Air 2015 report yesterday and once again, the news is not good for residents of Bakersfield and other San Joaquin Valley
cities. Except for ozone concentrations (Los Angeles/Long Beach was the
worst), San Joaquin Valley cities had the top four worst ratings for
short-term particle pollution (24-hour PM 2.5) and year-round particle
pollution (Annual PM 2.5). As for ozone, Valley cities were the second,
third, fourth, and eighth worst in the nation.
Read more at the link below:
http://www.examiner.com/article/american-lung-association-2015-report-shows-valley-has-worst-air-the-nation
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Thursday, April 30, 2015
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Jerry Brown shakes California up again with a new agressive GHG reduction target
California Governor Jerry Brown shook up the regulated community again today, announcing a new Executive Order that sets a more stringent greenhouse gas reduction target for his state than anywhere else in North America.
Read more at the link below:
http://www.examiner.com/article/jerry-brown-shakes-california-up-again-with-a-new-agressive-ghg-reduction-target
Read more at the link below:
http://www.examiner.com/article/jerry-brown-shakes-california-up-again-with-a-new-agressive-ghg-reduction-target
Monday, April 27, 2015
ARB holding oil and gas industry GHG emission control workshop today
As previously announced, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) will hold the first of two workshops on a proposed new regulation to address the control of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the Oil & Gas industry. Today’s workshop begins at 1:30 p.m. in Sacramento and is available via webcast.
Read more at the link below:
http://www.examiner.com/article/arb-holding-oil-and-gas-industry-ghg-emission-control-workshop-today
Read more at the link below:
http://www.examiner.com/article/arb-holding-oil-and-gas-industry-ghg-emission-control-workshop-today
Thursday, April 23, 2015
The devil is in the details as Bakersfield adopts emergency water ordinance
The Bakersfield City Council adopted an emergency water ordinance at a public hearing last night
that restricts the use of water for lawns and landscaping. The
effective date of the ordinance (the date the new restrictions become
applicable) is today. Residents who violate the new restrictions will be
subject to misdemeanors and/or monetary penalties.
Read more at the link below:
http://www.examiner.com/article/the-devil-is-the-details-as-bakersfield-adopts-emergency-water-ordinance
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http://www.examiner.com/article/the-devil-is-the-details-as-bakersfield-adopts-emergency-water-ordinance
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
EPA Awards $1.3 Million to the Port of Los Angeles for an electric-drive crane
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced
that it has awarded a $1.3 million grant to the City of Los Angeles
Harbor Department. The funds will be used to replace an older,
950-horsepower, diesel cargo crane with a new, zero-emission
electric-drive crane. The 110-foot crane will be used to unload and
process scrap metal on and off moving containers for overseas shipments.
Read more at the link below:
http://www.examiner.com/article/epa-awards-1-3-million-to-the-port-of-los-angeles-for-an-electric-drive-crane
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http://www.examiner.com/article/epa-awards-1-3-million-to-the-port-of-los-angeles-for-an-electric-drive-crane
The best music videos about the environment
Tomorrow is Earth Day.
Shown below are some of the best music videos that deal with the environment. The videos aren’t ranked from worst to best or presented in a Top Ten format. They touch upon themes of urban sprawl, climate change, air and water pollution, and even nuclear holocaust.
This is undoubtedly an incomplete list and some of the videos, in particular those from artists in the 70s, are merely recorded versions of live performances. However, the lyrics and music of all of them have powerful messages for each of us.
Included with each description is a link to a YouTube video of the song. Click on the link below to see if your favorite is shown.
http://www.axs.com/the-best-music-videos-about-the-environment-49943
Shown below are some of the best music videos that deal with the environment. The videos aren’t ranked from worst to best or presented in a Top Ten format. They touch upon themes of urban sprawl, climate change, air and water pollution, and even nuclear holocaust.
This is undoubtedly an incomplete list and some of the videos, in particular those from artists in the 70s, are merely recorded versions of live performances. However, the lyrics and music of all of them have powerful messages for each of us.
Included with each description is a link to a YouTube video of the song. Click on the link below to see if your favorite is shown.
http://www.axs.com/the-best-music-videos-about-the-environment-49943
Monday, April 20, 2015
Earth Day luncheon at CSUB this Wednesday
Kern Green and the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring the 3rd Annual Earth Day Luncheon this Wednesday, April 22, at California State University Bakersfield (CSUB).
The event will have exhibitor booths and a panel discussion in addition
to a free lunch. The topic of this year's luncheon is "Celebrating
Earth Day, Everyday at Work and Home."
Read more at the link below:
http://www.examiner.com/article/earth-day-luncheon-at-csub-this-wednesday
Read more at the link below:
http://www.examiner.com/article/earth-day-luncheon-at-csub-this-wednesday
Friday, April 17, 2015
ARB proposing new greenhouse gas rules for oil and natural gas operations
The California Air Pollution Control Board (ARB) announced this week
that it will be holding workshops this month to discuss draft
regulations for the oil and natural gas industry. The regulations will
focus on the control of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from such
operations in order to meet the state's goals in reducing air pollutants
that are causing global warming and climate change.
Read more at the link below:
http://www.examiner.com/article/arb-proposing-new-greenhouse-gas-rules-for-oil-and-natural-gas-operations
Read more at the link below:
http://www.examiner.com/article/arb-proposing-new-greenhouse-gas-rules-for-oil-and-natural-gas-operations
Thursday, April 16, 2015
EPA releases 20th annual U.S. greenhouse gas inventory
The 20th Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions was released today by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The latest information is for calendar year 2013
and shows a two percent increase of GHG emissions from 2012 levels.
However, the new inventory also shows a nine percent drop from 2005
emissions.
Read more at the link below:
http://www.examiner.com/article/epa-releases-20th-annual-u-s-greenhouse-gas-inventory
Read more at the link below:
http://www.examiner.com/article/epa-releases-20th-annual-u-s-greenhouse-gas-inventory
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
CalEPA awards $500,000 to Environmental Justice groups
The California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) today announced the award of more than $500,000 in grants for Environmental Justice (EJ)
programs across the state. Almost 20 percent, or about $100,000, will
find its way to San Joaquin Valley organizations in Kern, Kings, Fresno,
and other counties.
Read more at the link below:
http://www.examiner.com/article/calepa-awards-500-000-to-environmental-justice-groups
Read more at the link below:
http://www.examiner.com/article/calepa-awards-500-000-to-environmental-justice-groups
Monday, April 13, 2015
Millions of Californians to share nearly $300M of climate change credits
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the California Air Resources Board (ARB) reminded consumers today
to look for a credit in their April or May electricity bills. Almost
10.7 million Californian households will see their bills reduced by an
average of $27 as a result of provisions in the State’s Cap-and-Trade
Program to fight climate change.
This will be the third time the credits have been given. In April and
October of last year, $736 million was given to consumers via credits.
CPUC and ARB estimate that $577 million will be given in 2015.
Read more at the link below:
http://www.examiner.com/article/millions-of-californians-to-share-nearly-300m-of-climate-change-credits
Read more at the link below:
http://www.examiner.com/article/millions-of-californians-to-share-nearly-300m-of-climate-change-credits
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