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    Jun 10, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. 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: Conservation, Energy Saving, Electricity Production and Distribution, U.S. Senate, Politics

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

  2. San Onofre shutdown will mean tight electricity supplies

    SACRAMENTO — Southern California residents will have to get serious about energy conservation, particularly this summer, now that the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station has been permanently shut down.
    SACRAMENTO — Southern California residents will have to get serious about energy conservation, particularly this summer, now that the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station has been permanently shut down. Without that nuclear plant, which accounted...

    Tags: Conservation, Energy Saving, Electricity Production and Distribution, Tokyo Electric Power Co., Plant Openings

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

  3. Lawsuits target proposed rail yard for Los Angeles harbor

    Environmentalists and Long Beach officials are seeking a court order to stop the Port of Los Angeles from proceeding with plans to build a $500-million rail yard that could affect low-income neighborhoods nearby.
    Environmentalists and Long Beach officials are seeking a court order to stop the Port of Los Angeles from proceeding with plans to build a $500-million rail yard that could affect low-income neighborhoods nearby. The Natural Resources Defense Council,...

    Tags: Science and Technology, Lawyers, Civil Rights, Trials, Justice System

    4. May 16, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Interior Department offers new rules for fracking

    WASHINGTON — The Interior Department proposed new rules to regulate hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas on federal land Thursday, drawing criticism from environmentalists that it had weakened an earlier draft to placate industry.
    WASHINGTON — The Interior Department proposed new rules to regulate hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas on federal land Thursday, drawing criticism from environmentalists that it had weakened an earlier draft to placate industry. Industry...

    Tags: Water Supply, U.S. Department of the Interior, Petroleum Industry, Energy Resources, Land Resources

    5. May 24, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Robert Redford's plea: Save Bristol Bay

    Coursing through vast reaches of Alaskan tundra, glacial lakes and emerald forests, six major river systems converge along the rim of the Bering Sea to form the crystalline waters of Bristol Bay, the richest wild salmon grounds in the world.
    Coursing through vast reaches of Alaskan tundra, glacial lakes and emerald forests, six major river systems converge along the rim of the Bering Sea to form the crystalline waters of Bristol Bay, the richest wild salmon grounds in the world. Yet if...

    Tags: Aquaculture, Environmental Issues, Northern Dynasty Minerals Limited, Metal and Mineral, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

    6. May 21, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  6. Supreme Court upholds FCC power in cellphone tower case

    WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court's two leading conservatives staked out opposite stands Monday over whether judges should play a greater role in second-guessing regulations issued by "unelected bureaucrats" in federal agencies.
    WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court's two leading conservatives staked out opposite stands Monday over whether judges should play a greater role in second-guessing regulations issued by "unelected bureaucrats" in federal agencies. The divide arose when...

    Tags: Federal Communications Commission, John G. Roberts, Jr., Regulatory Policy and Organizations, Lawyers, Politics

    7. May 17, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  7. New hydraulic fracturing rules proposed

    Hydraulic fracturing, the process that involves shooting millions of gallons of water, sand and chemicals underground to crack shale formations and unlock oil and gas, would become more difficult under new rules proposed by the Interior Department.
    Hydraulic fracturing, the process that involves shooting millions of gallons of water, sand and chemicals underground to crack shale formations and unlock oil and gas, would become more difficult under new rules proposed by the Interior Department. As...

    Tags: Water Supply, U.S. Department of the Interior, Petroleum Industry, Land Resources, Energy Resources

    8. May 16, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. Kroger turns spoiled food into electricity; how do you reduce waste?

    As supermarkets try to figure out how to cut down on waste and experiment with alternative forms of energy,&nbsp; Kroger Co. says it's doing both simultaneously by turning landfill-bound organic matter into electricity that powers its stores, The Times' Tiffany Hsu <a href="http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-ralphs-energy-20130516,0,7330815.story">reports</a>.
    As supermarkets try to figure out how to cut down on waste and experiment with alternative forms of energy,  Kroger Co. says it's doing both simultaneously by turning landfill-bound organic matter into electricity that powers its stores, The Times'...

    Tags: Kentucky Fried Chicken, Breads, Bananas, Kroger Company

    9. May 15, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  9. A powerful use for spoiled food

    What happens to the 40% of food produced but never eaten in the U.S. each year, the mounds of perfect fruit passed over by grocery store shoppers, the tons of meat and milk left to expire?
    What happens to the 40% of food produced but never eaten in the U.S. each year, the mounds of perfect fruit passed over by grocery store shoppers, the tons of meat and milk left to expire? At Ralphs, one of the oldest and largest supermarket chains on...

    Tags: Renewable Energy, Conservation, Walmart, Environmental Issues, Science and Technology

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

  10. L.A. council approves controversial rail yard for port complex

    The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday approved a controversial rail yard serving the harbor, setting the stage for possible court challenges alleging violations of environmental and civil rights laws.
    The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday approved a controversial rail yard serving the harbor, setting the stage for possible court challenges alleging violations of environmental and civil rights laws. The proposal to build a center for trains...

    Tags: Conservation, U.S. Department of Transportation, Civil Rights, Asthma, Air Pollution

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

  11. Council OKs port rail yard but lawsuit is threatened

    The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday approved a controversial rail yard near the Port of Los Angeles, setting the stage for possible court challenges, alleging violations of environmental and civil rights laws. The proposal to build a staging...

    Tags: U.S. Department of Transportation, Civil Rights, Asthma, Trials, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation

    12. Apr 28, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  12. Sen. Boxer finds herself at odds with environmentalists

    WASHINGTON &mdash; Barbara Boxer has long been one of the Senate's environmental champions, racking up perfect scores for each of the last five years on the League of Conservation Voters' report card on key votes.
    WASHINGTON — Barbara Boxer has long been one of the Senate's environmental champions, racking up perfect scores for each of the last five years on the League of Conservation Voters' report card on key votes. But the Californian now finds herself...

    Tags: Conservation, Natural Resource Industry, Barbara Boxer, Everglades, Politics

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