Environment
Smog May Choke Construction Projects
California construction projects worth $1.4 billion risk being halted if state cannot meet federal air-quality goals.
It's the Environment, Stupid
New report by PPIC shows strong support for growth restrictions and open space preservation in California decreases when the public asked to ante up.
Water and Oil Mix in Santa Monica
Gas leaks contaminate Santa Monica's drinking water supply resulting in a law suit between the City of Santa Monica and 7 oil companies.
Runoff Rules May Raise Construction Costs
Proposed stormwater runoff rules aim to keep polluted water from entering the ocean but could also increase development costs in the Los Angeles area.
MacArthur Grant For Environmental Planner
Lucy Blake, director of the Sierra Business Council, wins MacArthur Foundation "Genius" Grant.
Newhall Left Out to Dry?
Decision to halt massive Newhall Ranch project due to water shortage represents a crucial policy shift.
Kennedy Dicusses Hudson's Lessons for LA River
Attorney for the NRDC shares his perspective on LA and Hudson Rivers and the role of environmental litigation in protecting the environment.
Bacteria on California's Beaches
Dangerous ocean water bacteria levels resulting in beach closuresthreaten California's tourism industry.
L.A. County Cities Appeal Water Plan
Cities fear county-wide plan will increase development costs.
California's Clear-cutting Explosion
Enviromentalists and the timber industry clash over increase in clear-cutting.
San Gabriel Valley Aquifer Cleanup Plans Rejected
Proposal by Aerojet General Corp. to cleanup polluted aquifer is rejected.
Plan to Solve CA's Water Shortage Problems Offered
Davis and Babbit to release plans with extensive details; many options would require extensive environmental review.
Protected Toad Habitat Could Stall Major Developments
Designation of almost 500,000 acres in California for the endangered Southwestern arroyo toad threatens projects from San Diego to Ventura.
Jill Stewart Blasts Playa Vista
Vocal critic provides in-depth look at project's methane problem and blasts projects supporters.
Restoring Catalina to its Natural State
A report on Catalina Island Conservancy's efforts to restore Catalina’s ecosystem to its original state.
Attorney Robert Wyman Discusses LA's Pollution Credit Program
LA Business Journal interviews environmentalist who helped to create RECLAIM program
Methane at LA's Playa Vista: Real Problems or Just Gas?
Environmental opponents to controversial project cite minor methane problems, potential earthquake
California Water Policy Under Attack By Environmental Groups
Heal the Bay and other environmental groups sue the State Water Board for new water policy which is too lax
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