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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 15, 2018
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Energy News for February 15, 2018

          Washington Examiner: Conservatives oppose Trump over gas tax hike Reuters: Oil rises towards $65 on Saudi commitment to curb output, weak dollar Reuters: Marathon Oil profit beats forecasts on rising crude, cost cuts Houston Chronicle: Gulf Coast LNG exports soon expected to dominate global market Greentech Media: DOE Forms a New Office Dedicated to ‘Energy […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 15, 2018
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California Water News for February 15, 2018

Gilroy Dispatch: No rain may not mean a drought — yet Los Angeles Times: Even with pledges to fight global warming, you’d better brace yourself for more extreme weather Maven’s Notebook: CAL WATER FIX: Metropolitan Committee discusses the possible staged construction of the project KPCC: 5 things to know about the plan to ship water to Southern California Action […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 14, 2018
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Energy News for February 14, 2018

The Wall Street Journal: Why U.S. Oil Drillers Are Flooding the World The Conversation: Air pollution from industrial shutdowns and startups worse than thought The Hill: Obama energy secretary named to utility giant’s board Utility Dive: McIntyre praises Perry, previews pipeline review and PURPA reform Reuters: In Trump’s first year, U.S. agency doubles solar investments abroad Bloomberg: Tesla’s China Dream Threatened […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 14, 2018
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California Water News for February 14, 2018

Recordnet.com: State: Delta tunnels a good investment Sacramento Bee: A ‘water grab’? Southern California water agency eyes possible control of Delta tunnels project Mercury News: California drought: Water conservation slipping statewide as dry weather returns Water Online: U.S. EPA Awards $173.5M For California Drinking Water And Wastewater Projects YubaNet.com: Fact-Check: As MWD’s tunnels tab continues to increase, water deliveries could […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 13, 2018
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Energy News for February 13, 2018

BBC News: Bitcoin energy use in Iceland set to overtake homes, says local firm Bloomberg: Oil Steady Near $59 as IEA Says Shale May Derail OPEC Cuts The New York Times: Trump Administration Targets Obama-Era Effort to Limit Methane The Wall Street Journal: Shale Output Hasn’t Grown This Fast Since Oil Was at $100 Reuters: Shell settles state, U.S. clean […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 13, 2018
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California Water News for February 13, 2018

Chico Enterprise-Record: Gallagher’s dam safety bill goes to governor on evacuation anniversary San Gabriel Valley Tribune: California’s drought restrictions on wasteful water habits could be coming back — this time they’ll be permanent Water Deeply: Can New California Water Storage Projects Win State Funding? Chico Enterprise-Register: One year after the Oroville Dam spillway crisis, here’s where it stands Napa […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 9, 2018
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Transportation News for February 9, 2018

San Francisco Chronicle: Time to face reality: We need another bay bridge  East Bay Times: No one likes Bay Area traffic, but getting us out of our cars is a challenge East Bay Times: Uber, Waymo settle self-driving tech lawsuit Mercury News: Roadshow: Changes coming to 580-680 interchange in Dublin Berkeleyside: Gilman roundabout plans take another step forward San Francisco […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 9, 2018
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Energy News for February 9, 2018

The Wall Street Journal: China to Launch Highly Anticipated Crude Futures Contract Axios: ExxonMobil added 2.7 billion barrels of reserves in 2017 Reuters: SandRidge Energy ousts CEO and CFO after push from Icahn Reuters: How soaring U.S. oil exports to China are transforming the global oil game The Guardian: Revealed: Trudeau government welcomed oil lobby help for US pipeline push […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 9, 2018
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California Water News for February 9, 2018

EOS: California’s Water Savings Dwindle When Drought Fears Subside San Francisco Chronicle: How dry is this winter? Sierra snowpack on pace to shatter record low of 2015 Bay Area News Group: Bay Area Weather: Heat records fall for eighth day in a row MAVEN’S NOTEBOOK: Cal Water Fix hearing update Sacramento Bee: Brown tried to smooth the way for Delta […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onFebruary 8, 2018
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Transportation News for February 8, 2018

San Francisco Chronicle: MTC Launches Online Survey For Public Input Mercury News: Fix for San Jose’s 101-to-87 fiasco is held up by lawsuit Marin Independent Journal: Editorial: Take a look at using Highway 101 shoulders for buses San Francisco Examiner: Firefighters union asks mayoral candidates for veto power over bike lanes, pedestrian safety projects Recode: Uber’s partnership with Jump could […]

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