Reuters: France Studying Possible Ban on Import of U.S. Shale Gas – Minister The Washington Post: As Firms Abandon Arctic Drilling, Obama Comes Under Pressure to Do More to Avert Dangerous Warming There The Hill: States, Chamber Back Keystone Lawsuit Against Obama UPI: Cheniere Energy Looking Better After LNG Shipments Associated Press: ExxonMobil Restarts Refinery Washington Examiner: Feds: Oil Industry Will […]
Continue ReadingAssociated Press: California court upholds large urban water transfer Los Angeles Times: In another sign the drought may be easing, MWD ends water limits Santa Rosa Press Democrat: North Coast rains a boost for sudden oak death KCRA Sacramento: El Dorado water district ends drought restrictions The Atlantic: California’s New Drought Rules Pacific Standard: California’s Wavering Water Rules Las Vegas Sun: Nevada […]
Continue ReadingPLAN · FUND · DELIVER MAY 2016 May Is Bike Month! Activities are happening throughout Alameda County and the Bay Area in celebration of Bike Month in May. Create or join a Team Bike Challenge at your workplace for friendly competition, logging your miles in the saddle, and bike to work on the Bay Area’s 22nd annual Bike […]
Continue ReadingThe Industrial Association of Contra Costa County (IACCC) is fortunate to have Dorothy Rothrock, President of the California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) as our May 19, 2016 Forum Speaker. Some Topics of Discussion Will Be: The importance of manufacturing investment and job creation, and how well designed laws and regulations can promote environmental protection, public health and economic stability. […]
Continue ReadingSan Francisco Chronicle: Uber, Lyft pullout in Austin shows political prowess San Francisco Chronicle: Hyperloop One attracts big money, big names Mercury News: Roadshow: Why are drivers so crazy on this stretch of I-880? Mercury News: VTA’s big question: Should buses run more like airplanes, serving only popular routes, or are buses essential for all?
Continue ReadingE&E: Major $3B East Coast Gas Project Advances Reuters: Specter of Gasoline, Diesel Glut Reverses Oil’s Gains Bloomberg News: Stubborn Natural Gas Supply Imperils Best U.S. Rally in 14 Years The Wall Street Journal: U.S. Utilities Boost Investments in Wind, Solar Power E&E: Iowa Wind Boom Highlights Transformation in Midwest The New York Times: U.S. Denies Permit for Coal Terminal in […]
Continue ReadingNew York Times: California Braces for Unending Drought Wall Street Journal: California Gov. Jerry Brown Makes Some Water Restrictions Permanent. Associated Press: California Senate backs bill to fine excessive water users Capital Public Radio News: Calif. Wants Major Changes To Water Conservation Porterville Recorder: Redrawing flood maps problematic Circle of Blue Water News: Water Pricing Lodi News-Sentinel: Legislators call for audit […]
Continue ReadingMercury News: Roadshow: Squeezing more bicyclists onto Caltrain, BART Napa Valley Register: Bike commuter honored Santa Rosa Press Democrat: Money to relieve gridlock on Highway 101? KQED: Bay Bridge Eastern Span Bike Path Now Set to Open in September San Mateo Daily Journal: Public again can scrutinize high-speed rail: State and federal officials initiate environmental impacts review process in Bay […]
Continue ReadingPhillips 66’s Rodeo Refinery and Carbon Plant is hosting the annual Walk of Honor for our Veterans event, which will be held on May 21st at the Crockett Community Center. To learn more about the event and ways to become a sponsor, please click the links below or visit the event webpage here. Sponsorship Package Information […]
Continue ReadingState Water Board Staff Proposes Adjustments to Emergency Conservation Regulation; Governor Issues Executive Order on Long-Term Conservation May 9, 2016 | www.acwa.com The State Water Resources Control Board released a staff proposal today to modify the existing emergency water conservation regulation to reflect improved conditions and allow for more local decision making. The proposal was […]
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