Los Angeles Times

Catastrophic Drought 50 Years Away For Southwest

Using sophisticated climate models, scientists are predicting a 15 percent loss of surface moisture by 2050. They suspect, but cannot conclude, that global warming is to blame.
8 April 2007 - 9:00am
Los Angeles Times

Bio-Diesel As A Rural Development Strategy

Having become the world leader in ethanol production, Brazil turns to bio-diesel, with a policy that is intended to benefit small, family farms so as to keep them on their land, and benefit President Luiz da Silva in his reelection bid.
21 September 2006 - 8:00am
Los Angeles Times

U.S. Vehicle Emit Half Of World Fleet's Carbon Dioxide

The U.S. has 30% of the world's motor vehicle fleet but accounts for almost half of the world's greenhouse gases emitted from motor vehicles. Small cars, not SUVs, are the greatest source. GM vehicles are responsible for 1/3 of these emissions.
23 July 2006 - 10:00pm
Los Angeles Times

'Political Recall' As Slow Growth Strategy?

California's fastest growing region resorts to using the political strategy of 'recall' to slow growth.
18 October 2005 - 2:00pm
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