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newsclips -- CARB Newsclips for June 1, 2017.
Posted: 01 Jun 2017 16:48:45
CARB Newsclips for June 1, 2017. This is a service of the California Air Resources Board’s Office of Communications. You may need to sign in or register with individual websites to view some of the following news articles. CARB BUSINESS Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., PDT (WEBCAST) Sierra Hearing Room, 2nd Floor, CalEPA Building 1001 I Street, Sacramento, California The 2010 emission standards for heavy-duty engines have established a limit for oxides of nitrogen (NOX) emissions of 0.20 g/bhp-hr, a 90% reduction from the previous emission standards. However, it is projected that even when the entire on-road fleet of heavy-duty vehicles operating in California is compliant with the 2010 NOX emission standards, the upcoming National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) requirements for ambient particulate matter and ozone will not be achieved in California without further significant reduction in NOX emissions from the heavy-duty vehicles. https://www.arb.ca.gov/research/seminars/sharp/sharp.htm ______________________________ Sound Wall-Vegetation Combination Barriers as Near-Roadway Pollutant Mitigation Strategies. Suzanne Paulson, Ph.D., Yifang Zhu, Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles and Akula Venkatram, Ph.D. University of California, Riverside Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., PDT (WEBCAST) Sierra Hearing Room, 2nd Floor, CalEPA Building 1001 I Street, Sacramento, California For more go to the announcement at: https://www.arb.ca.gov/research/seminars/paulson6/paulson6.htm ___________________________ The California Air Resources Board (ARB) staff invites you to participate in the third meeting in an ongoing series of public working meetings to discuss Co-processing of biogenic feedstocks at conventional petroleum refineries. Topics include (1) pathway application and evaluation of the carbon intensity of renewable fractions, (2) quantifying and reporting the renewable fuel volumes, and (3) monitoring and verification under the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). The next meeting will be held at the following time and location: DATE: Friday, June 2, 2017 TIME: 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. LOCATION: Sierra Hearing Room, 2nd Floor ADDRESS: California Environmental Protection Agency Headquarters Building 1001 “I” Street Sacramento, California 95814 Today’s notice is intended to confirm the date, time and location, and supply instructions on how to participate (in-person, over the phone, or webcast). This information along with a discussion paper and other materials for review will be posted at http://www.arb.ca.gov/fuels/lcfs/lcfs_meetings/lcfs_meetings.htm ___________________________ The California Air Resources Board in collaboration with the South Coast Air Quality Management District and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, is holding a free professional wet cleaning demonstration workshop. The free workshop will be held on Sunday, June 11, 2017 from 2:00PM - 4:00PM in Los Angeles. Doors open at 1:45 PM. Venue: London Cleaners, 1073 Gayley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024. Space is limited. Register early at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-professional-wet-cleaning-demonstration-workshop-for-dry-cleaners-tickets-33498967313 or by searching for "wet cleaning workshop" on Eventbrite at: http://www.eventbrite.com For more details about the workshop, please visit ARB's Non-Toxic Dry Cleaning Incentive Program (AB998) website at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/toxics/dryclean/ab998.htm _________________________ CAP AND TRADE A new proposal on California's cap-and-trade program emerges as vote is delayed. A coalition of business-friendly Democrats is detailing their own ideas for cap and trade, a centerpiece of California's fight against global warming, the latest bid in a crowded field of efforts to extend the program. Cap and trade requires polluting companies to buy permits to release greenhouse gas emissions, and lawmakers… http://www.latimes.com/politics/essential/la-pol-ca-essential-politics-updates-a-new-proposal-on-california-s-primary-1496257421-htmlstory.html Amid Trump Cuts, California Proposes Its Own Energy Moonshot. A pending cap-and-trade bill would earmark hundreds of millions of dollars for clean energy research, as the White House takes aim at federal funding. An ambitious California cap-and-trade proposal would earmark hundreds of millions of dollars annually for an energy research and development fund… https://www.technologyreview.com/s/607945/amid-trump-cuts-california-proposes-its-own-energy-moonshot/?set=607997 CLIMATE CHANGE New York, California Governors Form Climate Change Alliance. The governors of New York, California and Washington State formed a coalition to fight global warming in response to President Donald Trump’s decision to pull the U.S. out of the Paris climate accord. The United States Climate Alliance will push to cut greenhouse gases and lead a state-level initiative to support the global agreement that the president has derided as harmful to U.S. interests… https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-06-01/new-york-california-governors-form-climate-change-alliance http://www.argusleader.com/story/news/politics/2017/06/01/rounds-supports-trump-withdrawal-paris-accords/362779001/ http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-trump-paris-climate-agreement-20170601-story.html http://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article153908859.html ‘Climate Change Is Real’: Many U.S. Companies Regret Paris Accord Exit. Soon after President Trump announced that the United States would back out of the Paris climate accord, several large companies based in the United States that had supported the international pact said they were disappointed by the decision and would continue their environmental efforts. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/01/business/climate-change-tesla-corporations-paris-accord.html?_r=0 China is getting serious about fighting climate change at home. Abroad, its investments tell a different story. Pakistan’s Thar region is a swath of desert in the country’s south long associated with poverty, drought, famine — and coal. Now, with some help from China, it could soon power the country. China has signed billions of dollars in agreements with Pakistan to help the country alleviate its chronic energy shortages, primarily by burning coal. http://www.latimes.com/world/asia/la-fg-china-dirty-energy-20170601-story.html Elon Musk quits Trump advisory councils, saying, 'Climate change is real'. Elon Musk said he was resigning from two White House advisory councils after President Trump announced Thursday that he is withdrawing the United States from the Paris climate accord. Other pillars of corporate America — including Google’s chief executive and Amazon.com — also joined a growing chorus of disapproval over Trump’s decision. http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-elon-musk-climate-change-20170601-story.html http://grist.org/briefly/elon-musk-just-quit-presidential-councils-over-paris-climate-treaty-rejection/ How pulling out of the Paris climate change agreement may hurt the US military. The U.S. government is turning its back on one of the most significant international climate change accords in modern history — and it’s only going to end up hurting the Department of Defense. President Donald Trump absolutely plans on withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Agreement… http://www.businessinsider.com/how-pulling-out-the-paris-climate-agreement-may-screw-the-us-military-2017-5 What you need to know about the science of climate change. The president's announcement that the U.S. has pulled out of the Paris climate accord has renewed interest in the nearly two-year-old agreement. The way I see it – regardless of the final decision – anything that shines a spotlight on this important agreement is a gift. To understand why the Paris Agreement is important step in fighting global warming, you first need to understand the facts of climate change. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/climate-change-science-what-you-need-to-know/ Governor Brown Looks Abroad For Climate Change Allies. Looking for allies in the fight against climate change, California Gov. Jerry Brown heads to China this week in a push to build foreign support for carbon-cutting efforts that have found resistance in Washington. California will work with governments around the world to combat climate change even if President Donald Trump rolls back environmental regulations… http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2017/05/31/governor-brown-looks-abroad-climate-change-allies/ 5 Changes That Could Come From Leaving The Paris Climate Deal. President Trump announced Thursday that the U.S. will leave the Paris climate deal. Here are five things that could be affected by the decision. 1. The coal industry Even coal companies had lobbied the Trump administration to stay in the agreement. They said they needed a seat at the table during international climate discussions to advocate for coal's place in the global energy mix. http://www.npr.org/2017/06/01/531056661/5-things-that-could-change-when-the-u-s-leaves-the-paris-climate-deal VEHICLES Utilities company offers $1,200 for purchasing electric cars. The electric utility for Vermont’s largest city is offering to help customers upgrade to electric cars, contributing $1,200 for the purchase of each new vehicle. Darren Springer, a Burlington Electric spokesperson, says the program is meant to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the city. WVPS-FM reports (http://bit.ly/2qDvfTw ) the incentive program only includes electric-only vehicles — plug-in, hybrid vehicles that run on both gasoline and electric don’t qualify. https://www.apnews.com/06d4613359714dbf9541172bb3b50883/Utilities-company-offers-$1,200-for-purchasing-electric-cars U.S. judge lets investor diesel lawsuit against Daimler proceed. A federal judge in California will allow a U.S. investor class action lawsuit against Daimler AG (DAIGn.DE) and several senior executives to proceed over allegations the company did not disclose excess emissions. The German automaker faces ongoing investigations by U.S. and German authorities into excess diesel emissions. Last month, German prosecutors searched Daimler's offices as part of an investigation into diesel pollution. https://www.reuters.com/article/daimler-emissions-idUSL1N1IY13N The Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Revolution Has Started. Toyota is conducting a feasibility study to examine the potential of hydrogen fuel-cell technology for heavy-duty applications at the Port of Los Angeles. The feasibility study called “Project Portal” will begin at the Port of Los Angeles this summer with the support of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the California Energy Commission (CEC). The CEC is investing in hydrogen fuel-cell infrastructure to support refueling needs while CARB… http://www.electronicdesign.com/power/hydrogen-fuel-cell-revolution-has-started GREEN ENERGY Sempra exec says 100 percent renewables is possible now. A top official with Sempra Energy, one of the nation’s largest utilities, made a stunning admission to a roomful of gas and oil executives this week: there is no impediment to California getting all of its energy from renewables – now. In simple terms, this means all power could come from sources like wind, solar and hydro without reliance on fossil fuels. http://inewsource.org/2017/05/26/sempra-100-percent-renewables-pxise/ MISCELLANEOUS EPA seeks comments on extension of national formaldehyde standard deadlines Interested parties have until June 8 to comment on new effective dates for national standard. Stakeholders in a new national formaldehyde emissions standard for composite wood products have until June 8 to comment on the extension of compliance standards recently announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. http://www.furnituretoday.com/article/543568-epa-seeks-comments-formaldehyde-deadline-extensions OPINIONS Leaving Paris agreement is a step backward on climate change. Re: “President Trump will abandon Paris global climate pact, dismaying allies,” June 1 news story. As an architect, one of my key goals is designing sustainable buildings for current and future generations who will live and work in the structures I’ve created. A sustainable built environment is one of the best solutions we have to combat the effects of climate change. http://www.denverpost.com/2017/06/01/leaving-paris-agreement-is-a-step-backward-on-climate-change/ . BLOGS Hot Commodity: Late-Model Volkswagen TDIs, New or Used, Are Rare and Selling for a Bundle. Although Volkswagen has paid dearly for its mistakes leading up to its diesel-emissions scandal, most owners of 2.0-liter TDI models have emerged relatively well off, thanks to the restitution and buyback terms of the $10 billion settlement program. Volkswagen dealerships haven’t fared too badly, either, with their $1.2 billion settlement. And now they appear to be making a bundle selling new… http://blog.caranddriver.com/hot-commodity-late-model-volkswagen-tdis-new-or-used-are-rare-and-selling-for-a-bundle/ Donald Trump's climate change plans rebuffed by Wall Street. Activists hailed a vote by Exxon as a turning point in their decades-long campaign to get oil and gas companies to communicate how they would adapt to a low-carbon economy. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/news/donald-trump-climate-change-paris-agreement-wall-street-exxon-blackrock-global-warming-united-states-a7766331.html