Environment of California

SoCalGas Offers Emergency Preparedness Tips as Part of Great California ShakeOut

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Thursday, October 17, 2019
Sempra Energy, Energy in California, Southern California, Southern California Gas Company, Environment of California, California, States of the United States, Earthquake preparedness, Earthquake, Natural gas

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of the 12th annual Great California ShakeOut event, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today reminded its customers about natural gas safety in preparation for and following an earthquake.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of the 12th annual Great California ShakeOut event, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today reminded its customers about natural gas safety in preparation for and following an earthquake.
  • As millions of Californians join today in earthquake preparedness drills during the Great ShakeOut, SoCalGas is reminding customers about the importance of being prepared for California's next major emergency.
  • SoCalGas is also committed to investing in its natural gas system infrastructure while keeping bills affordable for our customers.
  • For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook .

TTSI Receives AQMD’s Prestigious Clean Air Business Leadership in Air Quality Award

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Friday, October 11, 2019
Environmental technology, Clean technology, Air pollution in California, Southern California, Environment of California

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its 31st Annual Clean Air Awards presentation in Los Angeles, the South Coast AQMD presented TTSI (Total Transportation Services, Inc.) with its prestigious Clean Air Business Leadership Award , recognizing TTSIs proven commitment to investing in and deploying clean technologies in the logistics industry.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its 31st Annual Clean Air Awards presentation in Los Angeles, the South Coast AQMD presented TTSI (Total Transportation Services, Inc.) with its prestigious Clean Air Business Leadership Award , recognizing TTSIs proven commitment to investing in and deploying clean technologies in the logistics industry.
  • The award , presented to only one business in the South Coast region that has consistently demonstrated meaningful contributions to the betterment of air quality, was given to Vic LaRosa, President of TTSI at the annual awards ceremony held at the LA Grand Hotel.
  • We are always excited to recognize and stand with those who are committed to cleaning the air, said Dr. William Burke, Governing Chair of the South Coast AQMD.
  • These award winners are inspiring examples of non-profits, business and community members can help lead the fight to make air pollution a thing of the past.

Credit Analysis Affirms Carlsbad Desalination Plant is Financially Strong

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Energy, State, Local, Public policy, Government, Utilities, Water, Water desalination, Geography of California, California, Water treatment, Claude "Bud" Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant, Environment of California, Desalination, Carlsbad, California, Encina Power Station

As the largest, most technologically advanced and energy-efficient desalination plant in the nation, the Carlsbad Desalination Plants revenue stability stems from an effective collaboration between Poseidon Water and the San Diego County Water Authority.

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  • As the largest, most technologically advanced and energy-efficient desalination plant in the nation, the Carlsbad Desalination Plants revenue stability stems from an effective collaboration between Poseidon Water and the San Diego County Water Authority.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191008005942/en/
    We are pleased by the acknowledgement that the Carlsbad Desalination Plant continues to be financially strong, said Carlos Riva, CEO of Poseidon Water.
  • We can serve more than 400,000 residents a day with water produced by the Carlsbad Desalination Plant, thanks to stable financing and technological advancements.
  • The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency also has recognized the critical value provided by the Carlsbad Desalination Plant.

Clean Air (No. 3)

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Friday, October 4, 2019
Environment of the United States, Pollution in the United States, Environmental issues in the United States, Climate change policy in the United States, Natural environment, Environment of California, Sustainable transport, Air pollution in the United States, Clean Air Act, Low-carbon fuel standard

Latest Bill

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  • Latest Bill

    Latest news on the Clean Air (No.

  • 3) Bill 2017-19

    The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduledon a date to be confirmed.

  • Summary of the Clean Air (No.
  • 3) Bill 2017-19

    A Bill to establish a right to breathe clean air; to make provision about reducing air pollution; to require the Secretary of State to set, measure, and report on air quality targets; to establish the National Clean Air Agency to enforce air quality targets; to make provision for the development of sustainable public, private and commercial transport by road, rail, air and sea; to restrict the use of polluting vehicles in urban areas; to prohibit the sale of new petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles from no later than 2030; to make it an offence to remove permanently devices that reduce vehicle emissions; to make requirements regarding indoor air quality; and for connected purposes.

Poseidon Water Congratulates the National Alliance for Water Innovation (NAWI) Team on $100M DOE Desalination Hub

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Friday, September 27, 2019
Water, Carlsbad, California, Water desalination, California, Claude "Bud" Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant, Environment of California, Desalination, Carlsbad, New Mexico

Poseidon is a national leader in the development of water supply and treatment projects using a public-private partnership approach and manages the award-winning Claude Bud Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant.

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  • Poseidon is a national leader in the development of water supply and treatment projects using a public-private partnership approach and manages the award-winning Claude Bud Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant.
  • Since September 2017, Poseidon has been supporting NAWI and LBNL in their efforts to plan and conduct water research and compete for the DOEs much-anticipated Energy-Water Desalination Hub funding.
  • The Claude Bud Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant and Poseidon Water are uniquely situated to advance the goals of the Hub and rapidly scale-up and deploy new cutting-edge water technologies.
  • About Poseidon Water Poseidon Water LLC (Poseidon) is a leading U.S. water infrastructure developer and public-private partnership specialist.

2019 Disruptive Innovations in Smart Waste Management: The Need and How Technological Advancements in the ICT Sector

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Friday, September 13, 2019
Energy conversion, Water conservation, Articles, Contents, Recycling, Environment of California, Nature

4.6 Integrated Smart Waste Systems With Built-In Sorting, Recycling & Compostable Systems

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4.6 Integrated Smart Waste Systems With Built-In Sorting, Recycling & Compostable Systems
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New Industrial Drying System Promises to Save Water and Reduce Energy Use by 65 Percent

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Thursday, September 12, 2019
Sempra Energy, Energy in California, Environment of California, Drying, California, Southern California Gas Company, States of the United States, Natural gas

The new technology can be used for drying or heat processing across a broad spectrum of industrial, agricultural and commercial applicationsincluding drying livestock feed, textiles and pharmaceutical ingredients.

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  • The new technology can be used for drying or heat processing across a broad spectrum of industrial, agricultural and commercial applicationsincluding drying livestock feed, textiles and pharmaceutical ingredients.
  • "SoCalGas is pleased to support the development of this natural gas drying system, which produces very low emissions and offers significant energy savings," said Yuri Freedman, senior director of business development at SoCalGas.
  • "This is yet another example of quickly evolving natural gas technology that benefits many industries and businesses while positively impacting the environment."
  • The new technology was demonstrated at Martin Feed LLC , an industrial food processing site based in Corona, California.

Physicians, Animal Protection Groups Commend Passage of Bill to Modernize Hazardous Waste Testing With Alternatives to Live Fish

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Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Veterinary, Environment, Public policy, Government, General Health, State, Local, Health, Public policy, Nature, Natural environment, Articles, Environment of California, Hazardous waste, California Department of Toxic Substances Control, Electronic waste, Waste, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Household hazardous waste, California Green Chemistry Initiative

The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and Social Compassion in Legislation are co-sponsoring the bill, which could save tens of thousands of fish every year.

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  • The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and Social Compassion in Legislation are co-sponsoring the bill, which could save tens of thousands of fish every year.
  • Currently, the State of Californias Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) requires waste generators and consumer product retailers to use live fish in a toxicity test to classify hazardous waste.
  • Between 10 and 40 live fish are introduced into tanks containing the waste or product being tested.
  • If 10 percent of the animals die within 96 hours, the waste is labeled hazardous.

NASA DC-8 to Fly Low Over Los Angeles Basin and San Joaquin Valley

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Thursday, September 5, 2019
California, States of the United States, Antelope Valley, Air pollution in California, Environment of California, Air pollution in the United States, Palmdale, California, California Air Resources Board, San Joaquin Valley, National Ambient Air Quality Standards, Air pollution, Boise, Idaho

To achieve these measurements, the aircraft will fly between 1,500 feet and 3,500 feet over various areas of the Los Angeles Basin and San Joaquin Valley.

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  • To achieve these measurements, the aircraft will fly between 1,500 feet and 3,500 feet over various areas of the Los Angeles Basin and San Joaquin Valley.
  • The DC-8 flew a similar flight path collecting air samples over these areas on its flight from Palmdale to Boise, Idaho on July 22 .
  • The air quality data collection is part of a partnership agreement with the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
  • Even though California has stringent emission controls, areas within the Southern Coast, Los Angeles Air Basins and San Joaquin Valley fall short of meeting the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).

Environmental Impact Report Addendum for Cadiz Water Project Confirms Safety and Sustainability

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Friday, August 30, 2019
Water, Environment of California, Natural environment, Nature, California Environmental Quality Act, Environment, Hydrology, Sustainability, Aquifer

The approval of the Addendum in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) serves as another public agency evaluation of the Project that has concluded operations can be conducted without significant environmental impacts.

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  • The approval of the Addendum in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) serves as another public agency evaluation of the Project that has concluded operations can be conducted without significant environmental impacts.
  • The Addendum primarily addressed updated water treatment plans and resulting facility infrastructure.
  • Later that year, a study sponsored by Project opponents used water chemistry data to argue that spring water and aquifer water shared chemical components that might suggest a hydrological connection.
  • Cadiz abides by a holistic land management plan focused on environmental conservation and sustainable practices to manage its land, water and agricultural resources.