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Linking Water Supplies To Land Use
Two bills are being considered in the state house that may force planners to consider a development's effect on the state's water supply.
Free Parking For Clean Cars
This week, the San Jose City Council approved a two-year pilotprogram to provide free parking to people who drive electric and naturalgas-powered vehicles.
Tax May Fund Smart Growth Projects In Bay Area
The Association of Bay Area Governments may propose an increase in business property taxes, with all revenue directed to "smart growth" projects.
Getting Business To Reduce Smog Emissions
Controversy surrounds rescue efforts to save Southern California's market based plan to cut emissions, know as Regional Clean Air Incentives Market, which has fallen short of expectations.
Bush Administration Upholds Wetlands Regulation
The EPA has decided to leave in place a Clinton administration rule expanding protection to tens of thousands of acres of wetlands in the U.S.