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Divest Now? A Case for Our Immediate Emancipation from Fossil Fuels
The Back Forty

Divest Now? A Case for Our Immediate Emancipation from Fossil Fuels

January 28, 2013 2:00 PM
by Char Miller
Golden Green:
Divesting ourselves from fossil fuels will not be easy, but we must act now.
By the Gallon or By the Mile? States Look for New Highway Revenue
SoCal Focus

By the Gallon or By the Mile? States Look for New Highway Revenue

January 21, 2013 2:00 PM
by D. J. Waldie
Where We Are:
As cars and trucks become more fuel efficient and more all electric and hybrid vehicles take to the road, states are seeing gas tax revenues shrink.
Privatizing Public Land For Solar Companies
ReWire

Privatizing Public Land For Solar Companies

January 18, 2013 11:45 AM
by Chris Clarke
Commentary:
Critics of opening up public lands to renewable energy development have been known to refer to the process as "privatization," pointing out that one public land is leased to energy companies, that land is essentially no longer public. ReWire and a handful of citizen activists got a poignant reminder of just how true that is on Thursday.
Oakland Rooftop Solar Firm Gets Big Cash Inflow
ReWire

Oakland Rooftop Solar Firm Gets Big Cash Inflow

January 16, 2013 4:00 PM
by Chris Clarke
Photovoltaic (PV):
Oakland-based solar leasing firm Sungevity has just gotten hold of $125 million in venture capital funding to expand its leasing program, the firm reported Wednesday.
3rd Medical Marijuana Proposition Sought for L.A. Ballot
Ballot Brief

3rd Medical Marijuana Proposition Sought for L.A. Ballot

January 16, 2013 1:50 PM
by City News Service
Ballot Measures:
The L.A. City Council today took an initial step to place a third medical marijuana initiative before voters on the May 21 municipal general election ballot.
Glendale and Cupertino Ban Plastic Bags
Food

Glendale and Cupertino Ban Plastic Bags

January 16, 2013 12:00 PM
by Katherine Spiers
The Nosh:
There are now nearly 60 cities throughout California that have enacted such a ban.
Tourism in L.A. Jumps Up
News

Tourism in L.A. Jumps Up

January 16, 2013 11:14 AM
by City News Service
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A record 41.4 million people traveled to the city last year for work or play.
Not Everyone Impressed with L.A.'s New Rooftop Solar Program
ReWire

Not Everyone Impressed with L.A.'s New Rooftop Solar Program

January 16, 2013 9:00 AM
by Chris Clarke
Utilities:
Though the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power won wide acclaim for approving a plan to buy 100 megawatts of solar power from rooftops and vacant lots in Los Angeles last week, some observers have criticized the program for offering too little cash to too few Angelenos.
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