Environment

Caltrans Faces $15,000 Fine

The California Department of Transportation could face up to$15,000 in fines for alleged water quality violations.

July 4, 2000 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Global Warming and Land Use

Debate about how the Greenhouse effect is changing the environment has been scientific in nature -- now it's time for a radically new approach -- one that includes land use.

July 4, 2000 - The Atlantic Monthly

California's New Green Mood

California is spending more on the environment as the state's giant and influential electorate is demandinggreener communities and environmental protections.

July 3, 2000 - The Washington Post

Where Are Toads in Newhall Ranch?

Daily News Editorial blasts U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's decision to stop development for arroyo southwestern toads.

July 3, 2000 - Los Angeles Daily News

Environmental Group To Buy Wildlife Habitat

The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy will buy land in theSanta Clara River Watershed to provide a habitat link.

July 3, 2000 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Conservancy To Expand Land Holdings

Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy is embarking on its largest expansion in 10 years, linking two parts of the Angeles Forest.

July 1, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Irvine Company Supports Open Space

$20 million for the preservation and restoration of open space on Irvine Ranch committed by Irvine Company and the foundation formed by it's Chairman.

July 1, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Cities Choose Renewable Energy Sources

Oakland, Santa Monica and Palmdale have become the first cities in the state to choose "green power."

June 30, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Clash over North Coast's Redwoods

Pacific Lumber, environmentalists clash over loggingin the last unprotected area within the Headwaters Forest Reserve in California's North Coast.

June 29, 2000 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Plan to Dump Runoff In Delta Dropped

Controversial plan to drain agricultural runoff into the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta is rejected.

June 29, 2000 - The San Francisco Chronicle

California's Coastline At Risk

FEMA report says erosion will destroy 5,000 homes along California' coast over next 60 years.

June 28, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

EPA to Reward Environmental Performance

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency elevated its efforts to work with businesses which have achieved a higher environmental performance level beyondlegal compliance requirements.

June 28, 2000 - U. S. Environmental Protection Agency

Choppers Could Ruin Wilderness Experience

Environmentalists fight against lumber company plans to use helicopters in logging operations in theNorth Coast region of California.

June 27, 2000 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Top 25 LA County Environmental Firms

LA Business Journal's weekly list focuses on top environmental firms in Los Angeles County.

June 27, 2000 - Los Angeles Business Journal

Farmlands Turning To Junkyards

Los Angeles yard clippings used as mulch in Ventura County farms contain metal and plastic and are harming agriculture.

June 26, 2000 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

LA River Gets Funding Stream

Much-maligned Los Angeles River is expected to receive state funding and become a state parkway.

June 26, 2000 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

The Future of the Sierra Nevada

The largest timber company in California has adopted a clear-cutting strategy that threatens the future of the Sierra Nevada.

June 26, 2000 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Lawsuit Over Wood-burning Fireplace Ban

Palo Alto hit with a lawsuit by industry group over city's ban on wood-burning fireplaces.

June 25, 2000 - San Jose Mercury News

Government Exempts Central Valley Pollution

San Joaquin counties would have failed new EPA standards; new funds for UC Merced to "enhance environmental stewardship."

June 23, 2000 - The Sacramento Bee

Develop Alternative Energy -- Oil is Running Out

Editorial argues that end of cheap oil upon which Southern California's industry is based is running out, and the region faces dramatic impacts.

June 22, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

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