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USFWS Releases 2014 Candidates for ESA Protection

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Releases 2014 List of Candidates for Endangered Species Act Protection The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today released the Candidate Notice of Review, a yearly status appraisal of plants and animals that are candidates for Endangered Species Act (ESA) protection. Twenty-two species from Hawaii and one from Independent Samoa and […]

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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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