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  • by BPC Staff
  • onDecember 5, 2014
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Transportation News for December 5, 2014

Marin Independent Journal: Sausalito says ferry terminal plan too big  Santa Rosa Press Democrat: New section of coastal trail finished in Bodega Bay  San Francisco Chronicle: UN: climate change costs to poor underestimated  Contra Costa Times: Caltrain takes big step toward $1.5 billion electrification  Contra Costa Times: Contra Costa TImes editorial: Lower price for gas has far-reaching global impact

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onDecember 5, 2014
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California Water & Drought News for December 5, 2014

Associated Press: California drought unchanged through November Los Angeles Times: It’s official: California storm didn’t cure the drought Los Angeles Times: California needs more rain, any way you count it Washington Post: Heavy rains bring mudslide fears, revive Yosemite’s waterfalls Washington Post: Study: California drought is the most severe in at least 1200 years Ripon […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onDecember 4, 2014
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Energy News for December 4, 2014

National Journal: U.S. shale will continue despite OPEC decision, analysts, execs say CNBC: ExxonMobil projects can withstand oil at $40, Tillerson says The Bakken Magazine Online: More oil, gas CFOs consider low prices biggest challenge, survey finds Reuters: Drilling activity steady in shale-producing districts, Fed says Fuel Fix: Lawmakers attach energy measures to defense authorization bill The Hill: Sen. Inhofe urges […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onDecember 4, 2014
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California Water & Drought News for December 4, 2014

Associated Press: More Rain Eases One California Problem, Threatens Others Associated Press: Prayed-for Rains to Soak California Another Day Sacramento Bee: California rescues salmon trapped in Yolo Bypass  McClatchy Washington Bureau: Latest California drought bill causes new dust-up  Los Angeles Times: California rain has Yosemite waterfalls flowing again SF Gate: Proposed GOP overhaul of California water laws looks dead Capital Press: California […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onDecember 4, 2014
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ACWA e-News for December 3, 2014

ACWA eNews for Dec. 3, 2014 in ACWA eNews ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Manage your subscription here. Assembly Speaker Announces Committee Chairs Submitted by Lisa Lien-Mager on Wed, 12/03/2014 – 3:57pm Assembly Speaker Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) today announced selection of committee chairs for the 2015-’16 Regular […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onDecember 3, 2014
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California Water & Drought News for December 3, 2014

Associated Press: California falling short of water conservation goals; eye possible ways to reach consumers Associated Press: California Loses Ground In Drought Water-Saving Los Angeles Times: Officials increase water allocations as rain hits, drought persists Los Angeles Times: Storm drenches California, but it’s only a drop in state’s drought Associated Press: Long-awaited rains fall for hours on thirsty California with […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onDecember 3, 2014
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Transportation News for December 3, 2014

San Francisco Chronicle: Boxer makes one last push for climate-change agenda  San Jose Mercury News: Global warming hasn’t stopped, U.N. weather agency says  Sacramento Bee: Independent report calls Bay Bridge tests ‘unscientific,’ ‘erroneous’  Sacramento Bee: BOE: Statewide gas consumption rises for first time in eight years

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onDecember 3, 2014
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Energy News for December 3, 2014

Politico: Oil price drop may bring pro-energy policies, observers say Fuel Fix: API’s Felmy: Crude price slump boon to economy, pinch oil-dependent regions Reuters: Partners sought for Repsol Canaport LNG export terminal Oil & Gas Journal: Chevron deepwater Gulf of Mexico project starts oil, gas production The Hill: FERC commissioner finds fault with EPA draft emissions rule

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onDecember 2, 2014
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California Water & Drought News for December 2, 2014

The Associated Press: California releasing new figures on water saving The Associated Press: Rain Brings Hopes, Fears to Drought-Dry California The Associated Press: State water officials optimistic for 2015 SF Gate: State Water Project expects scant deliveries next year Capital Public Radio News: DWR Issues Water-Delivery Forecast Casper Star-Tribune: Water in the West: The future of irrigation and fisheries Santa Rosa […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onDecember 2, 2014
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Energy News for December 2, 2014

Reuters: Data show 15% slump in new shale well permits CNBC: Analysts say OPEC’s decision could hurt shale producers with debts FuelFix.com: Production cuts could stop U.S. oil output growth amid price decline American City Business Journals: EIA: Shale wells were biggest U.S. gas source in 2013 The Oklahoman: Researchers aim to optimize fracking using findings from 1906 earthquake SNL […]

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