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    Jun 6, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Builders catching on to the appeal of solar-powered homes

    With demand for energy-efficient homes surging in Southern California, home builders are producing more houses with rooftop solar power systems than ever before.
    With demand for energy-efficient homes surging in Southern California, home builders are producing more houses with rooftop solar power systems than ever before. About 4,000 new homes were built with a rooftop solar power system last year in...

    Tags: SunPower Corp., House Building, Energy Saving, KB Home, Renewable Energy

    2. May 30, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Farmers turn to drip-tape irrigation to save water

    RIVERDALE, Calif. — Last year, the federal government gave farmer Dan Errotabere half of the water it had awarded him the previous year to cultivate his 5,200 acres. But he still managed to reap a yield as much as 25% higher.
    RIVERDALE, Calif. — Last year, the federal government gave farmer Dan Errotabere half of the water it had awarded him the previous year to cultivate his 5,200 acres. But he still managed to reap a yield as much as 25% higher. "I've got to do...

    Tags: Energy Saving, Watertown, Apple iPad, Conservation, Water Supply

    3. May 30, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  3. Conservation groups challenge 'green' forest product certification

    SEATTLE -- When an intense storm pounded southwestern Washington in 2007, mud poured down from the mountainsides, logging debris choked streams and the Chehalis River flooded much of the region, causing $57 million in damage.
    SEATTLE -- When an intense storm pounded southwestern Washington in 2007, mud poured down from the mountainsides, logging debris choked streams and the Chehalis River flooded much of the region, causing $57 million in damage. Almost immediately,...

    Tags: Office Depot Inc., Forests, Conservation, Hewlett-Packard Co., Weyerhaeuser Company

    4. May 30, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Europeans seemingly healthier than ever -- with some caveats

    The good news from a report just released by the European Environment Agency and the Joint Research Centre at the European Commission is that Europeans are living longer and healthier lives than ever. For that they can thank rigorous government policies that protect air, water and food from harmful contaminants.
    The good news from a report just released by the European Environment Agency and the Joint Research Centre at the European Commission is that Europeans are living longer and healthier lives than ever. For that they can thank rigorous government policies...

    Tags: Asthma, Heart Disease, Health Organizations, Environmental Pollution

    5. May 30, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Lawsuits once again challenge LAX runway and construction work

    Los Angeles International Airport landed in court again Thursday when a labor union, four local governments and a neighborhood coalition filed lawsuits challenging the latest round of construction work being performed at the aging facility, including a controversial plan to relocate the northernmost runway closer to homes.
    Los Angeles International Airport landed in court again Thursday when a labor union, four local governments and a neighborhood coalition filed lawsuits challenging the latest round of construction work being performed at the aging facility, including a...

    Tags: Labor Disputes, Local Government, Crime, Law and Justice, Rentals, Environmental Pollution

    6. May 28, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Saving the Colorado River -- from us

    The Colorado River, which hydrates seven states including California, is in peril due to a severe regional drought. &ldquo;If the trend continues, Lake Powell and Lake Mead, the Colorado River's two giant reservoirs, will be at 45% capacity by year's end, their lowest since 1968,&rdquo; <a href="http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-water-20130528,0,2861485.story">reports</a> The Times&rsquo; Tony Perry, who also writes that &ldquo;officials are expected to form three committees to examine the problem and propose solutions.&rdquo;
    The Colorado River, which hydrates seven states including California, is in peril due to a severe regional drought. “If the trend continues, Lake Powell and Lake Mead, the Colorado River's two giant reservoirs, will be at 45% capacity by year's end,...

    Tags: Harvard University, Water Supply, Conservation, U.S. Congress

    7. May 28, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. Endangered sea turtles in harm's way in Gulf of Mexico

    Federal scientists for the first time have mapped the migration patterns and feeding grounds of Kemp&rsquo;s ridley sea turtle in the Gulf of Mexico, and the study reveals that the favored feeding sites for the endangered turtles overlap with the most-damaged areas of the gulf.
    Federal scientists for the first time have mapped the migration patterns and feeding grounds of Kemp’s ridley sea turtle in the Gulf of Mexico, and the study reveals that the favored feeding sites for the endangered turtles overlap with the most-...

    Tags: Gulf of Mexico, Water Pollution, U.S. Geological Survey, Mexico, Environmental Pollution

    8. May 29, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. California plan to overhaul water system hub to cost $25 billion

    The state plan to overhaul the hub of California's water system will cost nearly $25 billion to build and operate, according to preliminary figures released Wednesday.
    The state plan to overhaul the hub of California's water system will cost nearly $25 billion to build and operate, according to preliminary figures released Wednesday. The proposal, backed by Gov. Jerry Brown's administration and the Obama...

    Tags: Government, Conservation, Water Supply, U.S. Department of the Interior, Wildlife

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

  9. Arkansas pipeline spill casts shadow over Keystone XL

    MAYFLOWER, Ark. &mdash; On warm spring evenings, North Starlite Drive buzzed with children. They cycled around the cul-de-sac at the end of the wide, block-long road, shot baskets in driveways and inevitably wound up on the swing set and trampoline behind the Bartletts' large brick house.
    MAYFLOWER, Ark. — On warm spring evenings, North Starlite Drive buzzed with children. They cycled around the cul-de-sac at the end of the wide, block-long road, shot baskets in driveways and inevitably wound up on the swing set and trampoline behind...

    Tags: Science and Technology, Upstream Oil and Gas Activities, TransCanada Corporation, Keystone XL Pipeline, U.S. Department of State

    10. May 28, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  10. States dependent on Colorado River consider conservation effort

    SAN DIEGO &mdash; Officials in the seven states that depend on the drought-beset Colorado River expressed a cautious willingness Tuesday to join the federal government in a complex, possibly contentious effort to step up conservation.
    SAN DIEGO — Officials in the seven states that depend on the drought-beset Colorado River expressed a cautious willingness Tuesday to join the federal government in a complex, possibly contentious effort to step up conservation. At a meeting in...

    Tags: Energy Saving, Environmental Defense Fund, Conservation, Water Supply

    11. May 28, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. Wal-Mart pleads guilty in hazardous waste cases, to pay $81 million

    Wal-Mart Stores Inc. admitted to improperly handling and disposing of hazardous materials at its stores nationwide, pleading guilty Tuesday to several federal criminal and civil counts and agreeing to pay more than $81 million.
    Wal-Mart Stores Inc. admitted to improperly handling and disposing of hazardous materials at its stores nationwide, pleading guilty Tuesday to several federal criminal and civil counts and agreeing to pay more than $81 million. The accusations against...

    Tags: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Health and Safety at Work, Hazardous Materials, Crime, Law and Justice, Labor Legislation

    12. May 17, 2013 |Story| AP Member Choice Complete

  12. Idaho man pleads not guilty in alleged Uzbekistan terror plot

    BOISE, Idaho &mdash; An Uzbekistan national living in Boise said little during his first court appearance Friday on federal charges that he gave support, cash and other resources to help a recognized terrorist group in his home country plan a terrorist attack there.
    BOISE, Idaho — An Uzbekistan national living in Boise said little during his first court appearance Friday on federal charges that he gave support, cash and other resources to help a recognized terrorist group in his home country plan a terrorist...

    Tags: Weaponry, Religion and Belief, Terrorism, Conservation, Services and Shopping

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