ACWA eNews for January 14, 2015
ACWA eNews for Jan. 14, 2015 ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. NOAA Analysis Shows Near- and Above- Record Rain Needed to Lift Drought Submitted by Emily Allshouse on Wed, 01/14/2015 – 3:40pm Despite a welcome boost from moisture-laden storms in early December, California remains firmly in a drought […]
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California Water & Drought News for January 15, 2015
Associated Press: Delta fish species decline amid California’s drought Wall Street Journal: One River’s Outsize Impact—and the Threat of Drought Los Angles Times: Slower start, fast finish for sea level rise last century, study says KCRA Sacramento: Wet December leads to dry January for thirsty NorCal Courthouse News Service: Dems Launch Water Bill for Drought-Stricken California Capital Public Radio: Exceptional Drought […]
Continue ReadingEBMUD Board Welcomes Newest Member Marguerite Young
EBMUD Board Welcomes Newest Member Marguerite Young EBMUD has selected Marguerite Young to represent Ward 3 for the next four years. She will represent the cities of Piedmont, Orinda, El Sobrante, Moraga, and portions of Oakland, Pinole, and Richmond. She comes from an extensive background in environmental and labor causes, and hopes to move forward […]
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Energy News for January 15, 2015
Bloomberg: EPA to release draft methane emissions reduction rules for oil, gas this year Forbes: OPEC tactic to cripple shale oil producers may not work Reuters: Sustain oil output with higher breakeven rates, sufficient shut-in prices Reuters: Fed: Lower energy prices hurting U.S. oil, gas producers Bloomberg Businessweek: Oil price slump aggravates challenges to Arctic exploration Fuel Fix: Keystone XL shouldn’t […]
Continue ReadingSpare the Air Alert for Thursday, January 15, 2015
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Trade & Movement of Goods News for January 14, 2014
Associated Press: Port of Oakland reached all-time high in cargo volume 2014 — The Port of Oakland has reached an all-time high in cargo volume thanks to a stronger U.S. demand for Asian goods and because busy ports in Southern California have diverted some of their cargo north to Oakland.
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House Natural Resources Committee Announces New Subcommittee Alignment
National Water Resources Association For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 13, 2014 Media Contact National Water Resources Association Ian Lyle – NWRA Director of Federal Affairs 202-698-0693 House Natural Resources Committee Announces New Subcommittee Alignment Today, Congressman Rob Bishop, Chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources, announced the realignment of several Subcommittees jurisdiction. Under this realignment […]
Continue ReadingCalifornia Water & Drought News for January 14, 2015
Capital Public Radio: NOAA: California Drought Likely Lingers Through Summer Vox: California still needs a ridiculous amount of rain to end its drought Digital Journal: Water advocate supports California drought relief water bond allocation emphasizing recycling AG Professional: Experts predict growing uncertainty for water supplies Texas Tribune: States Reacting to Water Scarcity Fortune: Parched by drought, cities look to tap the ocean […]
Continue ReadingEnergy News for January 14, 2015
Fuel Fix: API forms midstream department to focus on energy infrastructure issues Reuters: Shell receives federal approval to export condensate Bloomberg Businessweek: Investors turn focus to debt as oil prices continue to slide, analysts say New York Times: EIA: U.S. oil output to rise this year despite price slump Bloomberg: Sources: EPA to unveil methane emissions reduction plans for oil, […]
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