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California Air Resources Board Releases Draft Scoping Plan Update (Part 3)

Clean Energy Law

CI is a measure of the amount of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO 2 e) emitted per unit of energy provided by that fuel, taking into account the GHG emissions over the lifecycle of the fuel — including production, transportation to market, and consumption. The LCFS Program sets annual CI standards that decline over time.

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July 2017 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

Law Columbia

The stayed aspects of the standards related to fugitive emissions requirements, alternative means of compliance, standards for pneumatic pumps at well sites, and requirements for certification by a professional engineer. filed June 5, 2017; emergency motion for stay granted July 3, 2017). Murray Energy Corp. Pruitt , No.

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A “Capitol” Offense: Third District Holds State Capitol Building Annex/Visitor Center Project EIR Violated CEQA Due To Inadequate Project Description And Analyses Of Historical Cultural Impacts, Aesthetics, And Project Alternatives

CEQA Developments

While rejecting many of plaintiffs’ CEQA challenges to the project’s final EIR (FEIR), the Court of Appeal found merit in claims that the EIR’s project description, analyses of impacts to historical resources and aesthetics, and alternatives analysis were deficient. of Governments (2017) 3 Cal.5th Rules of Ct., San Diego Assn.

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Analysis: Green jobs take off in China

A Greener Life

And this came after the share of green jobs in all of China’s recruitment had actually been falling since 2017. Jobs are found in a range of sectors, including energy, industry, buildings, transportation and finance. The bump may be linked to China’s commitment, made in September 2020, to reach carbon neutrality before 2060.

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Pollution: not “an unavoidable consequence” of development

Science Blogs

Fri, 10/20/2017 - 09:09. Categories. 10/19/2017. By Alby (not verified) on 20 Oct 2017 #permalink. During the early AM hours of 10/21/2017 while dreaming; twice during the same dream sequence, I saw a volcano -seemingly nearby and somewhat blue and yellow in color-. By Alby (not verified) on 21 Oct 2017 #permalink.

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New Abandoned Wells: DEP Records Show Abandoning Oil & Gas Wells Without Plugging Them Is Pervasive In Conventional Drilling Industry; Who Is Protecting Taxpayers?

PA Environment Daily

XTO Energy and CNX to plug 1,058 abandoned conventional oil and gas wells. We don't want to see those go into the abandoned category and make the situation worse [sic]. Actually, there are lots of other alternatives and new equipment can be made any time in light of the expected demand for plugging services. Read more here. --In

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That Dam Case (Again):  Third District Upholds Oroville Hydropower Facilities Relicensing EIR Against Numerous CEQA Challenges

CEQA Developments

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) licenses such hydropower facilities and the original license had been issued in 1957 for a 50-year term. North Coast Railroad Authority (2017) 3 Cal.5th 2017) 878 F.3d 2017) 878 F.3d See, County of Butte v. Department of Water Resources (2019) 39 Cal.App.5th