The greenhouse gas standard approved today builds on California’s first-in-the-nation standard that was later incorporated in 2010 by the federal government as part of a national program. Once the proposed federal standards are adopted, they will be deemed sufficient for compliance in California. Source: ARB. Click to enlarge. credits. MORE >>

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has put an additional $6 million into the state’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Project. million from the California Energy Commission (CEC) two weeks ago ( earlier post ), the combined $10.5 Along with another infusion of $4.5 AB 118 programs are funded through motor vehicle and vessel fees. Brief MORE >>

The US state of California has been leading the way in terms of environmental movements – and now the potential success of its efforts has been revealed. According to a report from the California Council on Science and Technology, total travel demand in the state is expected to increase between 50 per cent and 100 [.]. MORE >>

Chevron Refinery, El Segundo, California. So let’s take a look, straight from our friends at the California Air Resources Board* , at the Top Emitters of Greenhouse Gases in California, for 2008.  Here they are, folks, the very Hot List of Global Warming’s Worst Merchants of Death. miles from my house). MORE >>

The vehicles were manufactured in Stockton, California by Electric Vehicles International ( EVI ). UPS announced the deployment of 100 fully electric commercial vehicles that will be delivering packages around the state. Earlier post.). Additional benefits include reduction of carbon emissions and noise. Brief MORE >>