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newsclips -- ARB Newsclips for May 2, 2016.
Posted: 02 May 2016 12:29:40
ARB Newsclips for May 2, 2016. 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. CAP AND TRADE Leakage study assessment delays ARB cap-and-trade amendments. Cap-and-trade amendments will be delayed in order for the state to properly assess an upcoming leakage study, an Air Resources Board (ARB) official told ICIS. The ARB, the cap-and-trade regulator, has been working to make changes to its programme to formulate a post-2020 plan while also developing a compliance plan for the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Clean Power Plan. http://www.icis.com/resources/news/2016/05/02/9993607/leakage-study-assessment-delays-arb-cap-and-trade-amendments/ AIR POLLUTION World Asthma Day 2016: Why We Need To Reduce Air Pollution, Environmental Toxins More Than Ever. Asthma rates have increased significantly in recent decades, with the number of people diagnosed with asthma in the United States growing 4.3 million between 2001 and 2009. In some cases, the rise could be a result of overdiagnosis; it could also be partially explained by what experts call the “hygiene hypothesis,” which says today's children aren't exposed to enough dirt or germs to condition their immune systems. http://www.medicaldaily.com/world-asthma-day-2016-air-pollution-environmental-toxins-384342 Study: long-term exposure to PM2.5 associated with numerous types of cancer. Long-term exposure to ambient PM2.5, a mixture of environmental pollutants, was associated with increased risk of mortality for many types of cancer in an elderly Hong Kong population, according to a study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. Long-term exposure to particulate matter has been associated with mortality mainly from cardiopulmonary causes and lung cancer, said the study’s co-lead author, Thuan Quoc Thach, PhD, a scientific officer at the School of Public Health at the University of Hong Kong. http://www.greencarcongress.com/2016/04/20160429-thach.html CLIMATE CHANGE What 90,000 indigenous people have to say about climate change. A new study attempts to inject some anecdotal heft into the science of climate change by collecting observations from more than 90,000 people that historically depended on nature for their traditional way of life. Six researchers from Simon Fraser University in British Columbia gathered over 10,000 observations from 137 countries, primarily in places like Central Africa, Central America, and the Himalayas where climate records are sparse and not well documented. In doing so the study, published in the journal Nature Climate Change, attempts to help fill gaps in the climate record where instrumental data is not available as well as to corroborate existing records. http://fusion.net/story/296749/study-of-global-indigenous-climate-history/ How Climate Change Could Make Office Work Even Unhealthier. As the world heats up around us, many people take solace in the idea that their indoor lives may not be affected much by climate change. But a number of experts say that hotter outdoor temperatures and extreme weather events like drought or storms may cause unhealthier conditions and less productivity in offices, schools and other buildings. http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/how-climate-change-could-make-office-work-even-unhealthier-180958815/?no-ist DROUGHT Almond industry growth continues despite drought. Despite California’s drought, almond growers expanded their orchards by an estimated 60,000 acres in 2015, marking the 12th consecutive year of growth for the crop, which now covers more than 1.1 million acres, or more than any other fruit, nut or vegetable crop in the state. Why? Because almonds make money. While recognizing the ongoing drought may constrain current and future planting, industry experts said that almonds and other tree nuts provided a good return for farmers, who responded by putting more trees in the ground. http://www.recordnet.com/article/20160501/NEWS/160509989 VEHICLES DOE and DOT collaborate to support smart transportation systems and alternative fuel technologies. The US Departments of Energy (DOE) and Transportation (DOT) announced a collaboration to accelerate research, development, demonstration, and deployment of innovative smart transportation systems and alternative fuel technologies. The agencies formalized this collaborative relationship through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that was unveiled at a symposium this week calledAchieving Zero-Emission Mobility: The Role of Innovative Electric Vehicle Companies, hosted by the University of California Center on Economic Competitiveness in Transportation in Berkeley, California. http://www.greencarcongress.com/2016/04/20160430-doedot.html BMW boosts battery capacity of MY2017 i3 to 33 kWh with higher energy density Li-ion cells; up to 114 miles combined cycle range. BMW will offer a new model range of its i3 compact electric car, and from the 2017 model year will be offering a new version with more than 50% increased battery capacity. The 2017 BMW i3 (94 Ah) has a capacity of 33 kilowatt hours (kWh) due to the use of higher energy density lithium-ion cells; the dimensions of the pack remain unchanged while still offering a significant range increase. http://www.greencarcongress.com/2016/05/20160502-i3.html As VW pledges more electric cars, it supports biofuels as alternative. Are there many different ways to reduce the carbon associated with road vehicles? Or are electric vehicles the best and only viable way to proceed? That's the debate at the heart of two different reports on Volkswagen's recent actions in Europe this week. At the company's annual meeting earlier this week, VW Group CEO Matthias Müller reiterated the company's plans to "make electric cars one of Volkswagen's new hallmarks." http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1103630_as-vw-pledges-more-electric-cars-it-supports-biofuels-as-alternative Mercedes launches diesel probe after DOJ request. Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler AG has launched an internal investigation into BlueTEC diesel engines after a request from the U.S. Department of Justice. The move comes after the EPA formally requested information on diesel engine emissions, and after a class action lawsuit was filed against the automaker alleging greater-than-advertised nitrogen oxide emissions and the presence of defeat devices in diesel models. http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/daimler-launches-diesel-probe-after-doj-request MISCELLANEOUS San Diego County is divided over proposed half-cent tax for transportation projects. A battle is raging over one of the most fundamental aspects of San Diego County's future: how folks get around. Will commuters overwhelmingly continue to drive their cars to work, as they've done for decades? Or will lawmakers fashion a public transportation system — consisting largely of bus, trolley and train lines — that's efficient and sexy enough to appeal to millennials and perhaps their parents? In the latest clash, green groups have joined Republicans to oppose a countywide, half-cent sales tax that would provide millions of dollars for public transit and bike lanes but also lock in money for specific highway projects. http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-california-commute-20160501-story.html OPINIONS Dear Congress: Burning wood is not the future of energy. Senators patted themselves on the back last week after passing a wide-ranging energy bill, a feat that seems amazing given the partisanship on Capitol Hill and the deep divisions between the parties on fossil fuels in particular. But the hype was too good to be true: The bill has at least one glaring flaw that must be changed before President Obama considers signing it. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/burning-wood-is-not-the-future-of-energy/2016/04/28/9cd9376c-08b9-11e6-bdcb-0133da18418d_story.html BLOGS Air Pollution May Shrink the Brain. Breathing polluted air every day may change a person’s brain in ways that end up leading to cognitive impairment, according to a new study. In the study, researchers examined 943 healthy adults who were at least 60 years old and lived the New England region. The investigators used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to look at the participants’ brain structures, and compared the images with the air pollution levels in the places where the participants lived. http://www.seeker.com/air-pollution-may-shrink-the-brain-1769773977.html California is in a drought emergency. Visit www.SaveOurH2O.org for water conservation tips.