Archive for ‘california’
California cows start passing gas to the grid
March 4th, 2008
Imagine a vat of liquid cow manure covering the area of five football fields and 33 feet deep. Meet California’s most alternative new energy.
Popularity: 13%
US formally blocks California emissions waiver
February 29th, 2008
The Bush administration Friday formally rejected California’s bid for a waiver from U.S. law to set its own tailpipe emissions standard to reduce global warming.
Popularity: 3%
State Faces Showdown With EPA Over Emissions
January 14th, 2008
Conservation groups are backing the state in their quest for tighter emissions standards.
Popularity: 5%
188,000 Pounds Of Beef Recalled In E-Coli Scare
January 14th, 2008
A Minnesota meat packer has issued a recall of 188,000 pounds of beef after a few instances of EC-oli having been found, including in California.
Popularity: 4%
Calif leaders voice EPA frustrations
January 11th, 2008
A panel of outraged state and environmental leaders met Thursday to examine why the federal government won’t let California and 16 other states regulate emissions from cars, trucks and SUVs.
Popularity: 4%
Calif. sues EPA over tailpipe rules
January 3rd, 2008
California sued the federal government in its struggle to set the country’s first greenhouse gas limits on cars, trucks and SUVs, asking the Environmental Protection Agency to review its decision to deny the state a waiver that would allow it and 16 other states to regulate emissions.
Popularity: 4%
Alemany Farm: San Francisco Urban Farming
December 31st, 2007
Alemany Farm is a 4 acre, fully functioning urban farm nestled between a major highway intersection, a newly gentrified neighborhood on a hill and a housing project- the perfect place to grow some food! We got a tour (and some amazing fruit) from Antonio Roman-Alcalá, Volunteer Coordinator and soon to be videoblogger/documentarian extraordinaire. The work being done …
Popularity: 3%
California Residents Recycling At Record Pace
December 24th, 2007
Recycling is up in the state of California, with many people getting money back on cans and bottles.
Popularity: 2%
EPA Denies Calif. Bid To Reduce Auto Emissions
December 20th, 2007
The Environmental Protection Agency denied California’s bid to reduce auto emissions. Attorney General Brown and Governor Schwarzenegger are planning to sue.
Popularity: 3%
California will not get US waiver on emissions
December 20th, 2007
The Bush administration Wednesday said it will deny California’s request to regulate carbon dioxide emissions from automobiles, a setback for environmentalists and a victory for automakers.
Popularity: 4%
Calif. Flood Fears in Wildfire Wake
December 7th, 2007
Southern California residents stacked sandbags and authorities ordered thousands of people to evacuate ahead of possible flash flooding and mudslides in areas burned bare by recent wildfires.
Popularity: 2%
Much-Needed Rain Comes To The Southland
November 30th, 2007
This storm system originated in Baja, Mexico and is now working its way into our area.
Popularity: 3%
State Lifts Fishing Ban Prompted By Oil Spill
November 30th, 2007
Governor Schwarzenegger and state officials have lifed a fishing ban in San Francisco Bay imposed after a massive oil spill November 7th. Manuel Ramos reports.
Popularity: 5%
Bay Area Crab Fishermen Awaiting Fishing Go-Ahead
November 28th, 2007
Bay Area crab fisherman are two weeks behind on the crab fishing season while they await test results on the safety of the water.
Popularity: 3%
Investigators: Calf. Wildfire Started by Humans
November 26th, 2007
Officials in California say Saturday’s wildfire that has destroyed 53 homes was started by humans, but they haven’t determined if it was set intentionally.
Popularity: 4%
