Environment of California

Cadiz Receives Reaffirmation from US BLM that the Cadiz Water Project Furthers a Railroad Purpose

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Monday, February 10, 2020
Agriculture, Natural Resources, Rail, Transport, Other Natural Resources, Environment of California, California Environmental Quality Act, Environment, Natural environment

The BLM confirmation responds to the direction of a June 2019 Los Angeles Central District Federal Court order requiring a supplementary explanation from BLM before the Court would validate BLMs October 2017 evaluation.

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  • The BLM confirmation responds to the direction of a June 2019 Los Angeles Central District Federal Court order requiring a supplementary explanation from BLM before the Court would validate BLMs October 2017 evaluation.
  • The BLM California office stated in its evaluation: The BLM affirms that the proposed Cadiz water conveyance pipeline project furthers a railroad purpose and is within ARZC's rights to authorize under the 1875 Act.
  • No further approval is required by the BLM for components of the project that are within the railroad right-of-way easement.
  • The Cadiz Water Project was exhaustively evaluated under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and independently reviewed and approved by the County of San Bernardino under local ordinances in 2012.

Buses (Zero Emissions)

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Thursday, January 30, 2020
Air pollution in California, California Air Resources Board, Environment of California, Sustainable transport, Climate change policy in the United States, Electric vehicles, United States

Latest Bill

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  • Latest Bill

    Latest news on the Buses (Zero Emissions) Bill [HL] 2019-20

    First reading took place on 29 January.

  • This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
  • Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
  • Summary of the Buses (Zero Emissions) Bill [HL] 2019-20

    A bill to prohibit the registration of public service vehicles manufactured after 2025 which emit carbon; and to prohibit the registration of other public service vehicles which emit carbon after 2035

Leading Environmental, Academic, Environmental Justice and Industry Groups Release First-of-its-Kind Study

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Sustainable transport, Electric vehicle, Truck, Air pollution in California, Environment of California, Air pollution, Emission standards, States of the United States, California, Atmosphere of Earth, California Air Resources Board, Greenhouse gas emissions by the United States

However, significant investments must be made in electric vehicles and infrastructure now to support the transition to zero emission trucks and buses."

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  • However, significant investments must be made in electric vehicles and infrastructure now to support the transition to zero emission trucks and buses."
  • "If we're going to meet our emissions targets, electrifying heavy duty vehicles will probably be the biggest contributor to success."
  • Buses, delivery trucks and semi-trucks account for more than 8% of the state's GHG emissions and 32% of NOx emissions.
  • "Frontline communities have long suffered from the toxic effects of truck pollution," said Taylor Thomas of East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice.

LA Regional Partnership Sets Nation's Most Ambitious Zero Emissions Transportation Targets To Achieve A 25% Reduction In Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Air Pollution By Time World Arrives For 2028 Olympics

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Tuesday, November 26, 2019
California, States of the United States, Air pollution in California, Environment of California, TEP, Environment of the United States, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, TEP, California Air Resources Board

The Roadmap 2.0 outlines exactly how this vision can become a reality for the LA region, embodying a strong commitment from public and private members of the Transportation Electrification Partnership (TEP).

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  • The Roadmap 2.0 outlines exactly how this vision can become a reality for the LA region, embodying a strong commitment from public and private members of the Transportation Electrification Partnership (TEP).
  • "The County of LA is proud to be in the Leadership Group of the Transportation Electrification Partnership.
  • TEP released the Zero Emissions 2028 Roadmap in September 2018 focusing on actions needed to achieve the shared goal of 25% additional reductions in GHGs and air pollution.
  • The TEP Leadership Group includes the Mayor of L.A., County of Los Angeles, CARB, LADWP, SCE, Metro, and LACI.

Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board Issues Tentative Order Renewing Permit for Huntington Beach Desal Project

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Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Energy, Natural Resources, Utilities, Other Natural Resources, Water, Water desalination, Filters, Chemistry, Physical sciences, Water treatment, Carlsbad, California, Environment of California, Desalination, Claude "Bud" Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant, Reverse osmosis

We are very grateful to the staff of the Regional Board as well as the State Water Board, Coastal Commission and State Lands Commission for their collective coordination and cooperation in developing this long-awaited permit renewal, said Poseidon Water Vice President Scott Maloni.

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  • We are very grateful to the staff of the Regional Board as well as the State Water Board, Coastal Commission and State Lands Commission for their collective coordination and cooperation in developing this long-awaited permit renewal, said Poseidon Water Vice President Scott Maloni.
  • Poseidon Water is a private company that partners with public agencies to deliver water infrastructure projects.
  • The company's primary focus is developing large-scale reverse osmosis seawater desalination plants implemented through innovative public-private partnerships in which private enterprise assumes the developmental and financial risks.
  • For more information on Poseidons Carlsbad Desalination Plant, visit carlsbaddesal.com and for more information on Poseidons Huntington Beach desalination plant, visit HBfreshwater.com.

Over 100 Clean Trucks Powered by Renewable Fuel Now Operate at the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles

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Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Public policy, Government, Automotive, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Trucking, Oil, Gas, Specialty, Maritime, Alternative energy, Energy, Transport, Automotive Manufacturing, State, Local, Logistics, Supply chain management, Manufacturing, Retail, Environment, Fleet management, Fuel gas, Energy, Chemical substances, Fuels, Air pollution in California, Environment of California, Sustainable transport, Industrial gases, Natural gas, California Air Resources Board, Liquefied natural gas, Climate change policy of California

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has approved a $533 million plan for clean transportation investments which will promote clean vehicle technologies such as natural gas trucks.

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  • The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has approved a $533 million plan for clean transportation investments which will promote clean vehicle technologies such as natural gas trucks.
  • Switching to cleaner fuel and engine technologies is reducing air and climate pollution and helping the region achieve its clean air goals.
  • Clean Energy sells Redeem RNG fuel and believes it is the cleanest transportation fuel commercially available, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 70%.
  • Clean Energy owns natural gas liquification facilities in California and Texas which produce LNG for the transportation and other markets.

The Sohagi Law Group Celebrated among Daily Journal’s Top Boutiques

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Friday, October 25, 2019
Legal, Professional services, Law, Environment of California, California Environmental Quality Act, Environment, Law firm

The Sohagi Law Group was featured in a special supplement that noted the firm's work representing public agencies in high-profile, controversial projects at both the transactional and litigation stages.

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  • The Sohagi Law Group was featured in a special supplement that noted the firm's work representing public agencies in high-profile, controversial projects at both the transactional and litigation stages.
  • The Daily Journals Top Boutiques supplement asserts that Managing Partner Margaret Sohagi and her colleagues are experts in fields from aviation and land use to the Coastal Act and public trust doctrine to California Environmental Quality Act issues.
  • Earlier this year, The Sohagi Law Group was featured by the Daily Journal in a piece by Glenn Jeffers highlighting the unique collaborative approach to public agency CEQA and Land Use legal support in the boutique law firm.
  • The Sohagi Law Group handles complex transactional and litigation matters for public agencies, including cities, counties, townships, state agencies, special districts, commissions and authorities.

HydraGEN™ Technology Approved in Underground Mining

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Friday, October 25, 2019
Climatology, Climate forcing, Air pollution in California, California Air Resources Board, Environment of California, Sustainable transport, Physical geography, Greenhouse gas, Climate change policy

Through the risk ranking process, the HydraGEN Technology that TES plans to install according to specified mine standards has met approval.

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  • Through the risk ranking process, the HydraGEN Technology that TES plans to install according to specified mine standards has met approval.
  • This comprehensive analysis will track the effectiveness of the HydraGEN Technology underground by measuring the changes in emissions and fuel economy.
  • Kevin Whynott, President & CEO of TES stated We are excited by this ground-breaking development to start testing the effectiveness of the HydraGEN Units underground.
  • Jim Payne, President & CEO of dynaCERT, stated, At dynaCERT, we have always understood the opportunity for our HydraGEN Technology which provides carbon emission reduction and NOx reductions to the underground mining industry.

SoCalGas Teams up with California Restaurant Association Foundation to Help Students Get Their First Jobs

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Energy in California, Environment of California, California, Southern California, Southern California Gas Company, States of the United States

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) is partnering with the California Restaurant Association Foundation (CRAF) to help prepare Los Angeles-area high school students, enrolled in culinary programs, for their first jobs.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) is partnering with the California Restaurant Association Foundation (CRAF) to help prepare Los Angeles-area high school students, enrolled in culinary programs, for their first jobs.
  • Natural gas plays a vital role in the restaurant industry as it provides an affordable and reliable way to cook.
  • For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook.
  • The California Restaurant Association Foundation is a non-profit that empowers and invests in California's restaurant workforce.

U.S. EPA to Provide $585 Million for Climate-Resilient Huntington Beach Seawater Desalination Plant

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Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Technology, Other Energy, Utilities, Consumer, Other Construction & Property, Public policy, Government, Energy, Construction & Property, Other Natural Resources, Environment, Other Technology, Other Consumer, Natural Resources, State, Local, Water, Water desalination, California, Carlsbad, California, Water treatment, Environment of California, Desalination, Filters, Claude "Bud" Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant, Huntington Beach, California

The legislation created a high bar for a project to meet and the Huntington Beach Project meets every criteria, said Senator Boxer.

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  • The legislation created a high bar for a project to meet and the Huntington Beach Project meets every criteria, said Senator Boxer.
  • With EPAs WIFIA loan, the Huntington Beach Desalination Plant will provide 50 million gallons per day (56,000-acre-feet per year) of reliable, climate-resilient water to approximately 400,000 people in Orange County.
  • The Huntington Beach Desalination Project will include over 1.5 million labor hours in Orange County, supporting an estimated 3,000 jobs and infusing $500 million into the local economy.
  • For more information on Poseidons Carlsbad Desalination Plant, visit carlsbaddesal.com and for more information on Poseidons Huntington Beach desalination plant, visit HBfreshwater.com .