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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 27, 2015
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California Water and Drought News for August 27, 2015

Los Angeles Times: Sea levels will rise, experts warn, and ‘it’s not going to stop’ Los Angeles Times: LA cuts water use 21% in July, easily beating state target Associated Press: Judge denies attempt to block extra water for Klamath salmon Los Angeles Times: There’s no drought of cash for California farmers The San Luis Obispo Tribune: Cambria CSD eases […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 27, 2015
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Energy News for August 27, 2015

Bloomberg: $550B needed to repay oil, gas debts, data show United Press International: Shale gas output to drop next month, EIA says ChemicalWatch.com: EPA to figure out next move on fracking regs by Jan. Morning Consult: Unlocking Energy on Tribal Lands Proves Challenging E&E: Green groups set to sue EPA over drilling waste rules CNBC: Oil rises over 4 pct as […]

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  • onAugust 27, 2015
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Transportation News for August 27, 2015

Marin Independent Journal: Study: Marin City, Canal among Bay Area communities at high risk for gentrification  Fairfield Daily Republic: Metering ramps have Vacaville seeing red  San Francisco Examiner: Board votes to boost SF Bay ferry service to meet growing demand  Times Herald: Benicia transit hub begins construction POLITICO Morning Transportation for 8/27/2015 By JENNIFER SCHOLTES, with help from Kathryn […]

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ACWA-Sponsored Chromium-6 Compliance Bill Sent to Governor for Signature

Aug. 26, 2015 ACWA-Sponsored Chromium-6 Compliance Bill Sent to Governor for Signature The Senate passed ACWA-sponsored SB 385 (Hueso), related to compliance with California’s chromium-6 drinking water standard, Monday by a 39-0 vote. The bill will now be enrolled and sent to Gov. Jerry Brown for signature. SB 385 would establish a carefully monitored process […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 26, 2015
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California Water and Drought News for August 26, 2015

Associated Press: Drought-Plagued California Readies For El Niño Storms Sacramento Bee: Unusual Delta algae bloom worries researchers Sacramento Bee: Jerry Brown says California’s groundwater management ‘not aggressive enough’ Water Deeply: In Future Droughts, Big Storms Decide California’s Fate Sacramento Bee: Unusual Delta algae bloom worries researchers Los Altos Town Crier: Water conservation program draws mixed feedback MyNewsLA.com: State GOP lawmakers call special […]

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  • onAugust 26, 2015
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Energy News for August 26, 2015

Wall Street Journal: Why China’s Thirst for Oil Can’t Lift Prices Bloomberg: Oil Market’s Reliance on Asian Growth Tested in Stock Meltdown SNL Financial: Analyst: Oil price challenges mean uncertainty for midstream build-out E&E: $2.2B in cap-and-trade funds begins flowing, boosting rail, housing, clean cars CNBC: Oil catches breath near 6-1/2-year lows Washington Post: There’s a big change coming to how […]

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