Environment

The Legacy of Ian McHarg

Thirty years ago, Ian McHarg created the fields of ecological planning and environmental design.

August 27, 2000 - MetropolisMag.com

Santa Cruz Island Doubles Its Parks

The Nature Conservancy has transfered 8,500 acres on the east end of Santa Cruz Island to the National Park Service.

August 26, 2000 - Santa Barbara News-Press

Power Plant Passes Air Test

Bay Area air quality officials say San Jose's proposed Coyote Valley power plant complies with air-pollution regulations.

August 25, 2000 - San Jose Mercury News

Nation's Smoggiest Cities

In a tight contest, Los Angeles has, for the moment, overtaken Houston for the dubious distinction of smog capital of the US.

August 24, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Genetically Modified Crops Barred On Open Space

The Boulder, CO, Open Space Department barred genetically modified agricultural crops from city lands.

August 24, 2000 - Daily Camera

Water Regulators Boost Enforcement

Federal and state water regulators increaseenforcement in Southern California.

August 24, 2000 - Orange County Register

$150-Million Wildlife Conservation Fund

The World Bank and two conservation groups unveiled a $150-million fund Tuesday to help preserve the planet's biodiversity hot spots.

August 23, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Keep Spark in Electric Car Market

This Los Angeles Times editorial encourages the California AirResources Board to reaffirm its commitment to electric cars and maintainthe state's Zero emission vehicles standard.

August 23, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Power Shortage Could Be Affecting Air Quality

The power shortage currently affecting California may bepolluting the air as well, say Environmental Protection Agencyofficials.

August 23, 2000 - San Jose Mercury News

Got Milk? Got Problems Too

Over 60 dairy projects have been stalled due to a lawsuit that alleges large-scale dairy farms cause a serious threat to air and water quality.

August 23, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Electric Vehicle Showdown

California's zero emissions vehicle mandate is at stake. Will it be postponed again? Sacramento Bee columnist Dan Walters reports.

August 22, 2000 - The Sacramento Bee

Bacteria To Filter Trash Odor

California transfer station to be the first in the state to use a biofilter -- an all-natural air-cleansing device that uses bacteria to filter foul-smelling fumes from trash.

August 22, 2000 - Orange County Register

The Case For ZEV Standards

LA Times editorial comes out in favor of electric vehicles and maintaining California's zero emission vehicle standard.

August 21, 2000 - Long Beach Press-Telegram

Experiment With Electric Bikes

As part of a new, and perhaps most comprehensive plan in the nation, Santa Cruz County residents will receive economic incentives on electric bikes.

August 20, 2000 - The Chicago Tribune

New Urgency For Urban Trees

Trees have become civic obsession in many areas as we realize that trees have health and psychological benefits.

August 20, 2000 - Neighborhood America.com

EPA Urged To Reject Refinery Regulations

A nationwide coalition of environmental groups is urging the EPA to reject regulations that would increase emissions from refineries making new low-sulfur fuels.

August 19, 2000 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Bush or Gore: Who Is More Green?

If there is any issue on which this year's presidential contenders seem stereotyped, it is the environment.

August 18, 2000 - The Atlantic Monthly

Should EPA Consider Costs Of Clean Air?

More than 40 prominent economists urge the Supreme Court to let EPA consider costs and consequences of Clean Air Regulations.

August 18, 2000 - The Brookings Institution

Where Is The Future For EVs?

Ten years after California mandated zero-emission vehicles, major automobile manufacturers have pulled the plug on electric-powered models.

August 18, 2000 - The Sacramento Bee

Study Finds Less Earthquake Risk

A study suggests that the chance of a major earthquake along the northern Hayward Fault in Northern California is less than previously thought.

August 18, 2000 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

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