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    Jun 12, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. A smarter way to deal with China

    China will almost certainly pass the United States in the total size of its economy within a decade or so. But if one looks also at military and "soft power" resources, the U.S. is likely to remain more powerful than China for at least the next few decades. Does it matter?
    China will almost certainly pass the United States in the total size of its economy within a decade or so. But if one looks also at military and "soft power" resources, the U.S. is likely to remain more powerful than China for at least the next few...

    Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, World War I (1914-1918), Xi Jinping, China, Chess Playing

    2. Jun 9, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Gritty wharf at Port of L.A. will become marine research center

    On a recent weekday morning, Daniel Pondella strode along a century-old stretch of concrete pylons and shabby warehouses in San Pedro.
    On a recent weekday morning, Daniel Pondella strode along a century-old stretch of concrete pylons and shabby warehouses in San Pedro. As kelp swayed in the waves and terns circled overheard, Pondella recalled an elementary school field trip he took...

    Tags: Science and Technology, Conservation, Marine Science, California State University, Long Beach, Port of Los Angeles

    3. Jun 10, 2013 |Column| Los Angeles Times

  3. Newton: Can Garcetti calm the waters?

    After a campaign of smart politics but small ideas, Eric Garcetti is poised to take the office that he won last month. As he does, here's an item worthy of his agenda: Make peace with the Owens Valley.
    After a campaign of smart politics but small ideas, Eric Garcetti is poised to take the office that he won last month. As he does, here's an item worthy of his agenda: Make peace with the Owens Valley. Residents of the Owens Valley rely heavily on Los...

    Tags: Eric Garcetti, Energy Saving, Air Pollution, Environmental Pollution, Lakes and Ponds

    4. Jun 8, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Obama, Chinese president wrap up a sometimes contentious summit

    RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. — President Obama and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, wrapped up a summit at this sweltering California desert resort Saturday after nearly eight hours of talks over two days and a candle-lit dinner aimed at shaping what both leaders called a "new model" of future relations.
    RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. — President Obama and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, wrapped up a summit at this sweltering California desert resort Saturday after nearly eight hours of talks over two days and a candle-lit dinner aimed at shaping what...

    Tags: Henry A Waxman, Dwayne Johnson, Communist Party of China, Xi Jinping, Computer Crime

    5. Jun 10, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Winners in harsh battle for Klamath River water claim their rights

    Some southern Oregon ranchers will have to reduce or completely shut down irrigation in the parched Upper Klamath Basin this summer as a result of a historic assertion of water rights by other users in the region. On Monday, several groups, including...

    Tags: Wildlife, Conservation, Natural Resources, U.S. Congress

    6. Jun 7, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. U.S. seeks to remove protections for gray wolves

    Saying that gray wolves are no longer in danger of extinction, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced plans Friday to remove federal protections for the often-reviled animals nationwide and turn wolf management over to states.
    Saying that gray wolves are no longer in danger of extinction, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced plans Friday to remove federal protections for the often-reviled animals nationwide and turn wolf management over to states. Fish and Wildlife...

    Tags: Endangered Species, Wildlife, Lifestyle and Leisure, Conservation, Hunting

    7. Jun 10, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. Greenhouse gases nearing highly dangerous levels, study finds

    WASHINGTON — Emissions of heat-trapping greenhouse gases are growing at such a rate that the world will probably exceed a safe limit in average global temperatures by the end of the century and veer into a higher temperature zone that would profoundly damage economic growth and most other aspects of life, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency.
    WASHINGTON — Emissions of heat-trapping greenhouse gases are growing at such a rate that the world will probably exceed a safe limit in average global temperatures by the end of the century and veer into a higher temperature zone that would...

    Tags: Energy Resources, Xi Jinping, China, U.S. Congress, White House

    8. Jun 10, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. U.S. oil and gas reserves up by a third, new report says

    WASHINGTON -- Reserves of oil and gas that can be developed using current technology are 35% greater in 2013 than in 2011, according to a new report by the Energy Information Administration, the research branch of the Energy Department.
    WASHINGTON -- Reserves of oil and gas that can be developed using current technology are 35% greater in 2013 than in 2011, according to a new report by the Energy Information Administration, the research branch of the Energy Department. The rise in...

    Tags: Upstream Oil and Gas Activities, Energy Resources, Conservation, Petroleum Industry, Trayvon Martin

    9. Jun 10, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. Battery maker Exide Technologies files for bankruptcy protection

    Battery maker Exide Technologies filed for bankruptcy protection Monday, citing the forced suspension of operations at its Vernon lead-recycling plant and other economic factors.
    Battery maker Exide Technologies filed for bankruptcy protection Monday, citing the forced suspension of operations at its Vernon lead-recycling plant and other economic factors. Exide, one of the world's largest makers and recyclers of lead-acid...

    Tags: Finance, Economy, Business and Finance, Exide Technologies, Companies and Corporations, Environmental Pollution

    10. Jun 13, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. Developing nations see jump in clean energy investment, report says

    Renewable energy investments are heading toward developing countries that want to transition from pricey fossil fuels, a report said.
    Renewable energy investments are heading toward developing countries that want to transition from pricey fossil fuels, a report said. China led the way with $67 billion spent on solar, wind and other clean energy projects, more than half of the total...

    Tags: Renewable Energy, United Nations, Energy Saving, Africa, Alternative Energy

    11. Jun 12, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. Imperial County man admits smuggling endangered fish for black market

    A 34-year-old Imperial County man pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court in El Centro to smuggling parts of an endangered species of fish into the U.S. to profit from a lucrative black market.
    A 34-year-old Imperial County man pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court in El Centro to smuggling parts of an endangered species of fish into the U.S. to profit from a lucrative black market. Anthony Sanchez Bueno admitted that he smuggled three...

    Tags: Endangered Species, Wildlife, Conservation, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

    12. Jun 12, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. California leads U.S. in record first quarter for solar installation

    The U.S. had a record quarter in solar installation during the first three months of the year, installing 723 megawatts of photovoltaic capacity for a 33% increase over the same period last year. That represents nearly half of all new generation capacity installed in the U.S. during the first quarter of this year, and puts the solar industry on pace for its best year to date.
    The U.S. had a record quarter in solar installation during the first three months of the year, installing 723 megawatts of photovoltaic capacity for a 33% increase over the same period last year. That represents nearly half of all new generation...

    Tags: Science and Technology, Renewable Energy, Southern California Edison Company, Solar Energy, Alternative Energy

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