Environment of California

Frito-Lay Cuts Absolute Fleet Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG) in Half, Reduces Diesel Usage by 78 Percent at California Production Site

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
Air pollution in California, Environment of California, Sustainable transport, Companies, California Air Resources Board, States of the United States, PepsiCo, Environment of the United States

The implementation of ZE and NZE technologies over the past year has led to sustainable impact reducing the Modesto site's fleet absolute GHG emissions by more than half (53 percent), or 2,790 metric tons of absolute GHG emissions, as well as lowering fleet diesel usage by 78 percent.

Key Points: 
  • The implementation of ZE and NZE technologies over the past year has led to sustainable impact reducing the Modesto site's fleet absolute GHG emissions by more than half (53 percent), or 2,790 metric tons of absolute GHG emissions, as well as lowering fleet diesel usage by 78 percent.
  • "Frito-Lay and PepsiCo are dedicated to reducing our environmental impact, especially in the more than 200 communities where we operate," said Steve Hanson, senior director, fleet operations, engineering and sustainability for Frito-Lay.
  • CCI funding is awarded by several state agencies including the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
  • "This project is so important to the Valley as it will improve air quality and reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions.

SmartPTO Becomes Eligible for Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP)

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Friday, February 26, 2021
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GREENVILLE, S.C., Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatec announces their flagship product SmartPTO is now incentive eligible under the California Air Resources Board's Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project.

Key Points: 
  • GREENVILLE, S.C., Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Viatec announces their flagship product SmartPTO is now incentive eligible under the California Air Resources Board's Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project.
  • The incentive project was launched to accelerate the adoption of cleaner, more-efficient trucks and buses.
  • Viatec's SmartPTO allows bucket truck operators seeking an ePTO solution to begin their transition into using electricity as a fuel.
  • SmartPTO is deployed across all major bucket truck brands with several major electric utilities in the US and Canada.

The Commission on the Future of Mobility Announces New Commissioners, Research Focus for Sustainable, Equitable Global Mobility Policies

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Sustainable transport, Environment of California, Environmentalism, Sustainability, California Air Resources Board, Articles, Natural environment

Both Mary Nichols and Jim Farley are proven leaders at striking the balance between transformational growth and environmental sustainability.

Key Points: 
  • Both Mary Nichols and Jim Farley are proven leaders at striking the balance between transformational growth and environmental sustainability.
  • Under Nichols leadership at CARB, California pioneered a number of innovative programs to spur clean transportation technologies and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
  • CFM is bringing together a global coalition of business, technology and policy leaders that are uniquely positioned to rethink mobility policy in a systemic, interconnected way.
  • The Commission on the Future of Mobility (CFM) exists to create opportunities through the sustainable, equitable transportation of people and goods.

/R E P E A T -- Claigan Environmental Webinar - Changes in US Restricted Materials Compliance/

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Monday, February 1, 2021
Regulation of chemicals, Environment of California, California Proposition 65, Environment, Toxic Substances Control Act, California Proposition 6, Articles, Law, Government

OTTAWA,ON, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -On February 3 2021, Claigan Environmental Inc. ( www.claigan.com ) will present a webinar on the significant changes to both California Proposition 65 and US TSCA.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA,ON, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -On February 3 2021, Claigan Environmental Inc. ( www.claigan.com ) will present a webinar on the significant changes to both California Proposition 65 and US TSCA.
  • Under the proposed Prop 65 changes, the generic small form warnings will be replaced by warnings that include identification of at least one chemical.
  • California Proposition 65 (Prop 65) is the most heavily enforced restricted materials legislation in the world, with over 300 prosecutions per month.
  • In the first half of the webinar, Claigan will go into specific detail on the changes including practical outcomes.

Lawsuit Filed Challenging State Fish & Wildlife Approval of Bulldozing Project at the Ballona Wetlands on the Los Angeles Coast

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Friday, January 29, 2021
Neighborhoods in Los Angeles, Geography of California, California, Westside, Marina del Rey, California, Playa del Rey, Los Angeles, Playa Vista, Los Angeles, Ballona Wetlands, Ballona, Environment of California, California Environmental Quality Act, Friends of Ballona Wetlands

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A community environmental group filed a lawsuit today challenging California fish & wildlife officials' highly controversial approval last month of a project that would bulldoze the cherished Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve, located north of Los Angeles International Airport.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A community environmental group filed a lawsuit today challenging California fish & wildlife officials' highly controversial approval last month of a project that would bulldoze the cherished Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve, located north of Los Angeles International Airport.
  • Protect Ballona Wetlands' petition for writ of mandate asks the Los Angeles Superior Court to set aside all approvals, alleging numerous violations of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
  • The petition alleges that the project proposed was not adequately described, a complaint raised by federal agencies including the US Fish & Wildlife Service.
  • Four members of the Garland family, who provided comments during the one public hearing held for this highly destructive project, have joined Protect Ballona Wetlands.

/R E P E A T -- Claigan Environmental Webinar - Changes in US Restricted Materials Compliance/

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Monday, January 25, 2021
California Proposition 65, Environment, Environment of California, Regulation of chemicals, Law

Under the proposed Prop 65 changes, the generic small form warnings will be replaced by warnings that include identification of at least one chemical.

Key Points: 
  • Under the proposed Prop 65 changes, the generic small form warnings will be replaced by warnings that include identification of at least one chemical.
  • California Proposition 65 (Prop 65) is the most heavily enforced restricted materials legislation in the world, with over 300 prosecutions per month.
  • In the first half of the webinar, Claigan will go into specific detail on the changes including practical outcomes.
  • In the second half of the webinar, Claigan will describe the restrictions, deadlines, common uses of the chemicals, and practical approaches to compliance, considering the short deadlines involved.

Claigan Environmental Webinar - Changes in US Restricted Materials Compliance

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Regulation of chemicals, California Proposition 65, Environment, Environment of California, Toxic Substances Control Act, Law, Government, Units of time

OTTAWA,ON, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -On February 3 2020, Claigan Environmental Inc. ( www.claigan.com ) will present a webinar on the significant changes to both California Proposition 65 and US TSCA.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA,ON, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -On February 3 2020, Claigan Environmental Inc. ( www.claigan.com ) will present a webinar on the significant changes to both California Proposition 65 and US TSCA.
  • California Proposition 65 (Prop 65) is the most heavily enforced restricted materials legislation in the world, with over 300 prosecutions per month.
  • In the first half of the webinar, Claigan will go into specific detail on the changes including practical outcomes.
  • In the second half of the webinar, Claigan will describe the restrictions, deadlines, common uses of the chemicals, and practical approaches to compliance, considering the short deadlines involved.

Agility Receives Low NOx 6.0L 2021 CARB and EPA Certification

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Air pollution in California, California Air Resources Board, Environment of California, Sustainable transport, Carb, Lean-burn, Articles

Costa Mesa, California, Jan. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agility Fuel Solutions (Agility), a leading global provider of clean fuel solutions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, announced today that it has received 2021 California Air Resources Board (CARB) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification for its natural gas fuel system when installed on the General Motors 6.0L V8 engine.

Key Points: 
  • Costa Mesa, California, Jan. 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agility Fuel Solutions (Agility), a leading global provider of clean fuel solutions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, announced today that it has received 2021 California Air Resources Board (CARB) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification for its natural gas fuel system when installed on the General Motors 6.0L V8 engine.
  • These 2021 CARB and EPA certifications demonstrate our continued commitment to driving product development and staying at the forefront in the medium-duty vehicle segment, said Seung Baik, President.
  • Agility designed this 6.0L engine fuel system to simplify vehicle integration and significantly lower the upfront cost.
  • Agility Fuel Solutions, a business of Hexagon Composites, is a leading global provider of clean fuel solutions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles.

Auto Industry's Role in Canada's "A Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy" Climate Change Plan

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Friday, December 11, 2020
Air pollution in California, California Air Resources Board, Environment of California, Sustainable transport, Association of Global Automakers, Organizations

TORONTO, Dec. 11, 2020 /CNW/ -The Global Automakers of Canada, whose fifteen members represent the Canadian distributors of the world's leading automakers commented on the release of the federal government's"A Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy" climate change plan.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Dec. 11, 2020 /CNW/ -The Global Automakers of Canada, whose fifteen members represent the Canadian distributors of the world's leading automakers commented on the release of the federal government's"A Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy" climate change plan.
  • "GHG emissions from new light-duty vehicles have decreased 21% since 2005 and automakers will continue to be part of Canada's climate change solutions," said David Adams, President and CEO.
  • It will be important for the government to seek reductions from the heavy-dutyand commercial on-road sectors, as well as the current on-road light duty vehicle fleet by getting older, more polluting vehicles off of the road," added Adams.
  • The transition to a decarbonized future of the automotive industry is revolutionary.

California High-Speed Rail Faces Major Challenge from City of Millbrae

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
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MILLBRAE, Calif., Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The City of Millbrae has filed a strenuous objection to the environmental impact report filed by the California High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA), noting that the document violates the requirements of California's CEQA law.

Key Points: 
  • MILLBRAE, Calif., Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The City of Millbrae has filed a strenuous objection to the environmental impact report filed by the California High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA), noting that the document violates the requirements of California's CEQA law.
  • "Essentially, California High Speed Rails plans are to pave paradise and put up a parking lot, just like the Joni Mitchell song," said Millbrae City Councilmember Wayne Lee.
  • Instead, they are trying to railroad their project through with no concern for residents, approved housing, or the future of our wonderful city."
  • "The EIR/EIS is not only massive, it is massively inadequate," according to Millbrae City Manager Tom Williams.