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Environment

NEWS: DWP quietly scales back Villaraigosa's ambitious renewable energy goal

In the midst of continuous turn over in the DWP leadership, the agency is revising Mayor Villaraigosa's plans to generate 40% of its power from renewable sources by 2020, according Los Angeles Times.

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EDITORIAL: Referendum on California’s carbon-limit law qualifies for November ballot

Hot Air editorial by Ed Morrissey on the battle heating up over the proposed suspension of AB 32 and what it means to the preservation of jobs and the economy in California.

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EDITORIAL: Voter initiative qualifies to delay California Climate Bill

The referendum to stall AB 32 has made it on to the November ballot and LA Ecopolitics Examiner's Paul Taylor reviews its importance to California's fiscal future.

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EDITORIAL: California's green jobs fleeing, too?

Are California's taxes and regulations on businesses driving away the "green jobs" that some expect to save the economy? This editorial from The Orange County Register cites specific examples of "green companies" looking outside California to set up shop and expresses concern over the economic damage AB32 would inflict.

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Time to Stuff the Bag Tax

It's the biggest tax hike you've never heard of. In a last ditch effort, California grocers, retailers and environmental groups are attempting to resurrect a fiscally reckless bill to impose a 25-cent tax on all paper and plastic bags Californians get at the grocery store. This bill could cost grocery shoppers billions a year -- and come on top of already skyrocketing food, gasoline and energy prices.  Read more >>

The Sky is Falling! Or is it?

As the stalemate over the budget continues into its seventh week, taxpayers are troubled over mischaracterizations in the mainstream media about who is responsible. The negative attention is focused on Senate Republicans who are being portrayed as the obstructionists. But viewed fairly, their position is both reasonable and mainstream.  Read more >>

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