Category: Highlight

  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 25, 2015
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Energy News for August 25, 2015

The Hill: Obama adviser touts oil, gas production in defense of Arctic drilling approval United Press International: Poll: More Americans support oil, gas industry amid lower gasoline prices Pittsburgh Tribune-Review: Boehner: U.S. needs crude exports to make most of energy potential Washington Examiner: Industry groups protest federal ozone rules Washington Examiner: Energy chief says solar doesn’t need subsidies to grow […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 25, 2015
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Transportation News for August 25, 2015

Sacramento Bee: Roads fix must put real dent in repair backlog  United Press International: Study: More gentrification, displacement expected in Bay Area   POLITICO Morning Transportation for 8/25/2015 By JENNIFER SCHOLTES JETBLUE CEO SAYS BIG THREE DON’T SPEAK FOR EVERYBODY: In the Open Skies fight, the feud so often gets characterized as U.S. airlines vs. Gulf carriers. […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 24, 2015
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Energy News for August 24, 2015

Bloomberg: Analysts: Obama may allow most oil exports by Q1 2016 Platts: U.S. crude-by-barge sees downturn amid market conditions Bloomberg: Analysis: Drones gaining traction in oil, gas rig inspection Bloomberg: Swift decision unlikely for crude exports despite gains in support, observers say Bloomberg: Nostalgic for the Financial Crisis? Only in the Oil Business E&E: Calif. engaging in carbon-trading discussions with other […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 24, 2015
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California Water and Drought News for August 24, 2015

New York Times: California Dam Lets Water Shared by Farms Flow to Salmon Sacramento Bee: Jerry Brown says California’s groundwater management ‘not aggressive enough’ Los Angeles Times: The great El Niño of 1997-98, and what it means for the winter to come Los Angeles Times: The drought’s hidden victim: California’s native fish Los Angeles Times: The drought’s effect on California’s native […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 24, 2015
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Transportation News for August 24, 2015

San Francisco Chronicle: Politics and potholes mix it up in Sacramento  San Francisco Chronicle: Art on BART wouldn’t be a pretty sight  Marin Independent Journal: Expanded service considered as Larkspur ferry ridership grows  San Francisco Examiner: Scooting to nowhere: SF parking permits may halt expansion of tech transit company  San Francisco Chronicle: Governor wants bipartisan fix for state highway repairs  […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 21, 2015
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Energy News for August 21, 2015

Wall Street Journal: Analysis: Surging U.S. refinery utilization could push oil prices into $30s CNBC: Oil’s longest weekly losing streak? Wall Street Journal: Climate Deal Under Threat The Sydney Morning Herald: API: U.S. crude output rose to highest level since 1920 in July Reuters: U.S. oil imports rise as contango encourages storage Washington Examiner: GOP, Dems demand answers from EPA on […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 21, 2015
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California Water and Drought News for August 21, 2015

New York Times: California Drought Is Made Worse by Global Warming, Scientists Say Associated Press: California Land Quickly Sinking in Drought Costs Farmers    San Francisco Chronicle: Northern California is in El Niño’s sights Associated Press: Water Deal Reached in Management of Truckee River Los Angeles Times: California drought: Climate change plays a role, study says. But how big? Los Angeles […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 21, 2015
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Transportation News for August 21, 2015

Inside Bay Area: Transit agency federal grants still uncertain San Jose Mercury News: Bay Bridge metering lights will be upgraded (first time since 1974) Marin Independent Journal: Golden Gate bus and ferry riders to be queried on service Sacramento Business Journal: State’s biggest companies say taxes are part of the answer to transportation needs   POLITICO Morning Transportation for […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 20, 2015
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California Water and Drought News for August 20, 2015

Associated Press: California: Pumping of Water Speeds Sinking of Land San Francisco Chronicle: Central Valley sinking fast because of groundwater pumping Los Angeles Times: Another 2 or 3 years of drought? Report looks at what it might mean Los Angeles Times: Another toll of the drought: Land is sinking fast in San Joaquin Valley, study shows Los Angeles Times: California […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 20, 2015
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Energy News for August 20, 2015

Rigzone: Report: Oil, gas firms need effective supply chain risk management amid low prices United Press International: Analyst: Oil swaps with Mexico may not lead to repeal of exports ban Fuel Fix: Senate Dems ask SEC to review offshore drillers’ risk disclosure Bloomberg: Oil Refinery Outage Outlook Adds to Pressure on Slumping Prices CNBC: US oil falls towards $40 on […]

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