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California Environmental Justice Advisory Committee launches series of statewide meetings

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2006, chapter 488) created a comprehensive, multi-year program to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in California. The goal of these meetings is to get input on the state’s Climate Change Action Plan, also known as the Scoping Plan, that is currently being developed to cut greenhouse gases 40% by 2030.

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Urgent: Assemblymember Chris Holden Trying to Kill California’s 100% Renewable Climate Bill, #ChangeTheClimate, #SB100

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SB 100 accelerates the existing renewable energy targets to 60 percent RPS by 2030, and requires retail energy sellers to plan, model, and invest over the next 28 years to reach the 100% clean, zero carbon, and renewable energy target. security officials, climate change is a top national security threat.

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CARB draft of updated AB 32 Scoping Plan for climate change actions post-2020; pushing for greater transportation reductions

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The Scoping Plan describes the comprehensive range of efforts California must take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 and meet the state’s long-term goals to combat climate change. What steps must California now take to meet the state’s climate goals beyond 2020? The focus areas include: Energy.

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California ARB witholding enforcement of LCFS post Federal Court injunction; appealing and seeking stay of injunction; Judge O’Neill’s 3 rulings

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O’Neill found that while the LCFS is an authorized regulation as defined by the federal Clean Air Act, California’s authority “ is not unfettered ”. For example, an LCFS that does not contain the discriminatory components may be effective in reducing GHG emissions. —Judge O’Neill.

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California ARB to hold community meetings on coming LEV III combined tailpipe and GHG regulations

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The staff of California Air Resources Board (ARB) is in the process of developing a proposal for Board’s consideration later this year to amend California’s Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV) regulations. ARB also plans to integrate its zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) requirements into this new effort. Earlier post.) 3 May 2010.

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Ethanol Groups File Suit Challenging Constitutionality of California Low Carbon Fuel Standard

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Two ethanol trade groups—the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and Growth Energy—have filed a complaint in Federal District Court in Fresno, California, challenging the constitutionality of the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). Reduced Methane Emissions from Decreased Enteric Fermentation. Letter from Bob Dinneen. gCO 2 e/MJ.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

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Cleantech Blog Cleantechblog.com, the premier cleantech site for commentary on news and technology relating to clean tech, greentech, energy, climate change and carbon, and the environment. The World's First Clean Motocross Race On Electric. Clean Fleet Article It would be a financial win-win for all.

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