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  • by BPC Staff
  • onMarch 12, 2015
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Energy News for March 12, 2015

USA Today: Report: Wind power could be 35% of supply by 2050 Reuters: Union signals possible proposal coming to end U.S. refinery strike The Wall Street Journal: Nasdaq to Launch Energy Futures Market The Hill: Obama’s remarks show continued Keystone XL opposition, observers say  Reuters: U.S. shale suffering in race with OPEC  Bloomberg: Major oil companies benefit from low prices in […]

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  • onMarch 12, 2015
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Transportation News for March 12, 2015

Marketwired: Port Metro Vancouver Says “Yes” to Better Regional Transportation San Francisco Chronicle: Juries to decide if state Uber, Lyft drivers are employees Contra Costa Times: Bay Area bridge operators eye replacing toll takers with electronic collections  Contra Costa Times: Barnidge: Bay Area population growth + housing shortage = problem for ABAG  Contra Costa Times: Forecast: Job growth to remain […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onMarch 11, 2015
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Energy News for March 11, 2015

National Journal: Portman, Shaheen Keep Hope Alive on Energy-Efficiency Bill Reuters: What to watch for in U.S. climate plan for Paris Bloomberg: Coal Assets Abound for Those Willing to Bet on Rebound: Real M&A CBS Money Watch: 3 energy companies seek bankruptcy protection amid oil, gas downturn  The Wall Street Journal: Whiting Petroleum putting itself up for sale amid oil […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onMarch 11, 2015
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California Water & Drought News for March 11, 2015

Maven’s Notebook: Natural Resources Agency: Significant Progress Made by Water Quality and Oil Recovery Regulators on Ensuring Protection of Drinking Water; U.S. EPA Approves State’s Plan to Move Forward (webcast link) Los Angeles Times: Agencies admit failing to protect water sources from fuel pollution Sacramento Bee: California officials review underground wells for risks Associated Press: California senators focus […]

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  • onMarch 11, 2015
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Transportation News for March 11, 2015

San Francisco Chronicle: Odds increasing that huge quake will hit California  Capitol Weekly: Major new cuts eyed for greenhouse gases  CBS San Francisco: State Transportation Officials Look At All-Electronic Tolling For All Bay Area Bridges   POLITICO Morning Transportation for 3/11/2015  By HEATHER CAYGLE, With help from Kevin Robillard and Marianne LeVine MT SCOOP: TSA CHIEF COMING TO THE […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onMarch 10, 2015
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California Water & Drought News for March 10, 2015

Associated Press: California senators focus on oil industry, drinking water Sacramento Bee: New partnership seeks to restore Sierra forests Los Angeles Daily News: Groundwater law results in confusion, futility: Thomas Elias Maven’s Notebook: The Department of Water Resources’ role in implementing the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act Pacific Standard: Will California De-Salt the Pacific to Alleviate Its Drought? Fresno Bee: Droughts can […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onMarch 10, 2015
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Transportation News for March 10, 2015

San Francisco Chronicle: More tech shuttles on the way to San Francisco? San Francisco Chronicle: Drivers, though confused, will take free parking at any angle San Francisco Chronicle: Are all Bay Area bridges headed for only automated toll-taking? Contra Costa Times: Threatened fish could complicate plan to blow up old Bay Bridge pier Santa Cruz Sentinel: Bay Area housing lags […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onMarch 10, 2015
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Energy News for March 10, 2015

Morning Consult: Keystone’s Plan B: Hitch It To Highway Funding, Dare Dems to Blink CNBC: Brent crude near $57 on strong dollar and supply concerns Bloomberg: Crude price fall may not be as steep as thought, Goldman says   Reuters: $1T in oil, gas projects could be canceled amid price slump, exec says  Bloomberg: EIA: U.S. shale plays to […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onMarch 9, 2015
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California Water & Drought News for March 9, 2015

Scientific American: California Farmers Confront Ominous Groundwater Shortage Stockton Record: ‘Limited’ water exports OK’d The Press Enterprise: ENVIRONMENT: State releases new drought recommendations Maven’s Notebook: News Worth Noting: State Water Board posts proposed recommendations for emergency urban water conservation regulation, Yuba City joins Regional Water Authority, Elk Grove WD completes meter upgrade, EBMUD program to fix leaky toilets, Supreme […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onMarch 9, 2015
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Transportation News for March 9, 2015

San Francisco Examiner: New South City development near BART station to include below-market-rate component Daily Californian: BART station renovations green-lit by commission San Jose Mercury News: Richmond: Agreements bring ferry service closer to reality San Jose Mercury News: Bay Area housing lags booming economy KQED: Richmond Ferry Service Could Start as Soon as 2018 San Francisco Chronicle: S.F. must consider bus […]

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