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Posted: 05 May 2016 14:22:03
ARB Newsclips for May 5, 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 California ponders expanding cap and trade to Brazil. With feathers adorning his head and red paint decorating his face, Haru Kuntanawa hardly looked like a potential business partner for California’s oil industry when he addressed the crowd gathered last week in a Sacramento conference room. But under a plan state air regulators are considering, industries that emit greenhouse gas pollution in California… https://calmatters.org/articles/california-ponders-expanding-cap-and-trade-to-brazil/ AIR POLLUTION San Joaquin Valley achieves decades-old ozone standard. Federal and local officials are celebrating as the San Joaquin Valley attained its first ozone standard – albeit one that dates back to the late 1970s and that most of the country achieved by the November 2010 deadline. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Tuesday that the Valley attained the one-hour ozone… http://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article75686887.html Benefits of cycling and walking 'outweigh air pollution risk' in cities. Study finds only 1% of cities in world have such high levels of pollution that the activities could prove detrimental to health. The health benefits of cycling and walking outweigh the harm from inhaling air loaded with traffic fumes in all but the world’s most polluted cities, according to a study. http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/may/05/benefits-cycling-walking-outweigh-air-pollution-risk-cities ALISO CANYON Cost estimate more than doubles for Porter Ranch gas leak. The estimated cost of a massive gas well blowout that spewed methane uncontrollably for nearly four months and uprooted 8,000 Los Angeles families has more than doubled to $665 million, Sempra Energy announced Wednesday. San Diego-based Sempra had estimated costs of $330 million in its annual report in February, but that was before courts forced its Southern California Gas Co. to continue paying to house… http://www.ocregister.com/articles/gas-376888-ocprint-estimated-methane.html Porter Ranch homebuyers not told of gas field risk until after leak. The boundary of Southern California Gas Company property, where Aliso Canyon Storage Field is located, is seen as people continue to be affected by a massive natural-gas leak in the Porter Ranch neighborhood on Dec. 22, 2015. People buying homes in Porter Ranch signed documents saying they'd been advised… http://www.scpr.org/news/2016/05/05/60237/porter-ranch-homebuyers-not-told-of-gas-field-risk/ CLIMATE CHANGE Global, local leaders vow hard work against temperature rise. International leaders and local officials on Thursday pledged to work hard to stem the rise of global temperatures by investing in public transportation and electric cars, planting trees and switching to solar energy. At a climate action summit, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged governments… http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_CLIMATE_INITIATIVES?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT Exxon and FuelCell to study capturing carbon emissions. Exxon Mobil and FuelCell Energy say that they will jointly work on technology to reduce the cost of capturing carbon emissions from power plants. The companies will try to develop technology that uses carbonate fuel cells to generate power while capturing carbon dioxide, which scientists say is the most prevalent greenhouse gas responsible for climate change. http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_EXXON_FUELCELL?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT OTHER RELATED STORIES http://af.reuters.com/article/energyOilNews/idAFL2N180162 Governments should study worst-case global warming scenarios, former UN official says. A United Nations panel of scientists seeking ways for nations to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius should not dissuade governments from concentrating on bleaker scenarios of higher temperatures as well, its former chief said on Wednesday. http://af.reuters.com/article/commoditiesNews/idAFL2N1812AP As climate change cooks the Arctic, East Coast blizzards may become more likely. Two new studies add support to the idea that climate warming in the Arctic and melting sea ice may be increasingly laying the groundwork for blockbuster East Coast snowstorms. It is well known that many of the fiercest East Coast storms form when a massive area of high pressure develops over Greenland… https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2016/05/04/as-climate-change-cooks-the-arctic-east-coast-blizzards-may-become-more-likely/ Mayors from big cities around globe push climate initiatives. The mayors of major cities from around the world are banding together to fight global warming by investing in public transportation and electric cars, planting trees and switching to solar energy. That announcement was made by the mayors of Paris, Montreal and Atlanta at a climate change summit Thursday in Washington. http://www.modbee.com/news/business/article75761807.html#storylink=cpy 26 ways climate change could affect your health. The term "universal agreement" is almost an oxymoron given how infrequently everyone can agree on something. However, that's exactly what the UN Climate Change Conference in December of 2015 hoped to achieve - a universal agreement on climate, from all nations of the world. Unless you live under a rock, this probably isn't the first time you've heard of climate change… http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/general-news/20160505/26-ways-climate-change-could-cffect-your-health Exxon Mobil Backs FuelCell Effort to Advance Carbon Capture Technology. Now it has one. In an agreement announced on Thursday, Exxon Mobil said it had tightened an existing relationship with FuelCell in hopes of taking the technology from the lab to the market. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/06/science/exxon-mobil-backs-fuelcell-effort-to-advance-carbon-capture-technology.html?_r=1 Exxon and FuelCell to Study Capturing Carbon Emissions. Exxon and FuelCell Energy will jointly develop technology to reduce the cost of capturing carbon emissions from power plants. Shares of FuelCell jumped 8 Thursday. The companies will pursue technology that uses carbonate fuel cells to generate power… http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2016/05/05/business/ap-us-exxon-fuelcell.html?_r=0 Early Estimates Suggest EU Energy CO2 Emissions Increased In 2015. Early estimates from the European Union suggest that CO2 emissions from energy use increased in 2015, compared to 2014. Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, published early estimates (PDF) for CO2 emissions from European Union (EU) energy use for 2015… http://cleantechnica.com/2016/05/05/early-estimates-suggest-eu-co2-emissions-increased-2015/ First US climate refugees get $48 million to move. A first-of-its-kind, $48 million federal grant aims to move the entire community of the sinking Isle de Jean Charles, La., to a drier place. The residents of Isle de Jean Charles, La., will soon become America's first climate refugees. http://www.csmonitor.com/Environment/2016/0503/First-US-climate-refugees-get-48-million-to-move In a changing climate, it's survival of the oldest, say scientists. Older species have survived for millions of years for a reason, say a team of Swiss scientists. These same factors that help them avoid extinction thus far will prove useful during future climate change. The world's oldest species aren't going anywhere, according to a team of researchers… http://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2016/0504/In-a-changing-climate-it-s-survival-of-the-oldest-say-scientists Remarks by World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim at Climate Action Summit 2016. Ladies and gentleman. First, I’d like to thank the organizers of Climate Action 2016 for bringing all of us together. I’d also like to congratulate the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on the historic climate agreement signing in New York. I’d also like to congratulate Minister Royal and the French Government for their leadership in Paris. http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/speech/2016/05/05/remarks-world-bank-group-president-jim-yong-kim-climate-action-summit DROUGHT American Canyon lifts drought restrictions. Successful water conservation and good news from state water officials prompted the City Council on Tuesday to rescind the water-use restrictions adopted last year during the drought. Effectively immediately, residents are no longer limited to watering their lawns and gardens to just two days a week. http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/american-canyon-lifts-drought-restrictions/article_35b9b452-556f-5143-bff5-c8d459ee308c.html When in drought: the California farmers who don’t water their crops. Dry farming forgoes modern irrigation and, farmers say, produces much tastier crops. In a drought-stricken state, should others follow suit? There’s something different about Will Bucklin’s grape vines. At first it’s hard to notice, but a drive through northern California’s Sonoma Valley, past waves of green, manicured vineyards, makes it clear. http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/may/05/dry-farming-california-drought-wine-crops State rallies on drought water conservation. Homes and businesses improve water-savings numbers for the first time in months. Water conservation in San Diego County and across the state bounced back substantially in March after a weak showing during several previous months. On average, California’s urban water users saved a robust 24.3 percent in March… http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/may/04/sd-me-emergency-drought-conservation-improves/ DIESEL ACTIVITIES State awards millions for project to clean up dirty trucks that serve Port of Long Beach, Los Angeles. The State of California Tuesday announced it is awarding $23.6 million to the South Coast Air Quality Management District for a statewide “zero-emission” demonstration project to clean up dirty trucks servicing ports and rail yards along busy freight corridors. The funds, from the California Climate Investments program, will be used to reduce smog-forming pollutant… http://www.presstelegram.com/article/LB/20160504/NEWS/160509836 California to award $23.6M for zero-emission drayage trucks at seaports; BYD, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Volvo. The State of California is awarding $23.6 million to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) for a statewide zero-emission drayage truck development and demonstration project. This is the first large-scale demonstration of zero-emission Class 8 trucks that involves major manufacturers… http://www.greencarcongress.com/2016/05/20160505-zevtrucks.html FUELS Soaring U.S. Gasoline Demand Not Enough to Stop Supply Glut (1). The biggest increase in U.S. gasoline demand in almost 40 years hasn’t been enough to keep storage tanks from filling up. Gasoline imports into the U.S. East Coast are near the highest in seven months and American refiners have maximized gasoline output as diesel margins falter. http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-O6O54S6K50XW01-31O95I37HJPTRJLA894FM1616O Cheap gas means Southern California travelers burning more of it. Low gasoline prices mean that a lot of travelers will be hitting the roads of Southern California this summer, according to a AAA survey. Nationally, 69 percent of families are planning road trips within the next year, according to the national automotive and travel organization. http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/business/20160504/cheap-gas-means-southern-california-travelers-burning-more-of-it San Diego County’s methane problem visible for first time. For the first time, it’s possible to visualize where powerful, invisible methane gas hovers over the landscape of San Diego County. If we are to limit disruption from climate change, it’s essential to stop losing methane – which is also a valuable fuel – to the sky. That can’t happen without pinpointing and measuring escapes of gas. http://inewsource.org/2016/05/04/san-diego-methane/ VEHICLES Tesla Plans to Put Out 500,000 Electric Cars in 2018. Tesla Motors Inc. said it was stepping up production plans for its upcoming Model 3 mass-market sedan and would build a total of 500,000 all-electric vehicles in 2018, two years ahead of schedule, but warned that spending will ramp up in tandem. The company, which three months ago aimed to make a net profit in the final quarter of this year… http://www.newsweek.com/tesla-2018-500000-cars-all-electric-model-3-model-s-455774?rx=us Updated 2016 Tesla Model S also gets new 75-kWh battery option. The 2016 Tesla Model S electric car will soon offer the 75-kilowatt-hour battery pack that debuted recently on the Model X crossover. The addition was supposed to be announced later this week, but was revealed in an update of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) website Tuesday. http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1103782_updated-2016-tesla-model-s-also-gets-new-75-kwh-battery-option CAFE standards will bring consumer savings – report. Consumers will see significant savings from buying cars and trucks that comply with federal fuel economy standards that take effect in 2025, even if gas prices remain at record lows. A new report on the upcoming corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards says most buyers will see savings of about $3,000 per car… http://www.eenews.net/greenwire/2016/05/05/stories/1060036768 Demand for Model 3 pushes Tesla to accelerate manufacture plans. Tesla Motors will accelerate production of all its electric vehicles, pushed by heady demand for its planned midpriced car, the company said yesterday. Palo Alto, Calif.-based Tesla, best known as a maker of luxury EVs, said it's on track to start making the mainstream Model 3 in 2017. In addition, because of the clamor for that car… http://www.eenews.net/climatewire/2016/05/05/stories/1060036753 GREEN ENERGY GOP states benefiting from shift to wind and solar energy. If there's a War on Coal, it's increasingly clear which side is winning. Wind turbines and solar panels accounted for more than two-thirds of all new electric generation capacity added to the nation's grid in 2015, according to a recent analysis by the U.S. Department of Energy. The remaining third was largely new power plants fueled by natural gas… http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_COAL_VS_RENEWABLES?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT . New federal rule would permit thousands of eagle deaths. The Obama administration is revising a federal rule that allows wind-energy companies to operate high-speed turbines for up to 30 years, even if means killing or injuring thousands of federally protected bald and golden eagles. Under the plan announced Wednesday, wind companies and other power providers could … http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_WIND_ENERGY_EAGLE_DEATHS?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT China solar equipment firm warns may miss bond payment. A Chinese solar equipment firm, Baoding Tianwei Yingli New Energy Resources Co Ltd, said it may be miss payment on a 1.4 billion yuan ($215.2 million) five-year note maturing on May 12. The unlisted firm, a subsidiary of New York-listed Yingli Green Energy Holdings Co Ltd, cited consecutive losses as the reason for the potential default. http://www.reuters.com/article/china-debt-yingli-idUSL3N18218A?feedType=RSS&feedName=marketsNews Cameron Urged by 20 Tory Lawmakers to Cut CO2 57% by 2030. U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron should endorse ambitious goals for cutting Britain’s carbon-dioxide emissions as part of efforts to limit global warming and spur clean-energy investment, 20 lawmakers in his party said. Cameron should secure agreement across all ministries to pursue cuts of 57 percent below 1990 levels in the four decades through 2030… http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-O6NRO06JTSEH01-29BHVFTBFCGOJIMFSOF4HAJ3LL US Energy Storage Up, Coal Down, Down, Down. In an interesting duo of energy stories this week, Arizona is getting two new innovative energy storage systems while Illinois is this close to losing up to 2300 megawatts of coal-fired power plant capacity. The news illustrates how quickly the country is transitioning to a low carbon economy. http://cleantechnica.com/2016/05/05/energy-storage-coal/ MISCELLANEOUS State must brace for big water supply changes. California faces major changes in its water supply. The sooner everyone realizes these changes are coming, the better the state will be able to cope with what lies ahead. Today’s changes are driven by efforts to end groundwater depletion, by sea level rise and loss of snowpack, salts and nitrate accumulating in groundwater,… http://www.fresnobee.com/opinion/opn-columns-blogs/article75608522.html#storylink=cpy Yolo DA, West Sacramento resolve hazardous waste investigation. Yolo Superior Court Judge Timothy L. Fall has ordered the city of West Sacramento to pay $74,667 in costs and supplemental environmental project as part of an agreement reached over hazardous waste handling allegations, District Attorney Jeff Reisig announced this week. http://www.davisenterprise.com/local-news/yolo-da-west-sacramento-resolve-hazardous-waste-investigation/ OPINIONS Global warming. The drought conditions presently distressing Southern California are, I think, largely a consequence of global warming. Earth’s weather is determined substantially by atmospheric activity at or near the Earth’s surface most directly, thus with greatest effect. There, wherever there is water, massive evaporation results. http://www.vcstar.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/Global-warming-378188201.html Is there a right way to talk about climate change? In three different tests, the authors of a study found that 'emphasizing collective responsibility for the causes of climate change' – rather than focusing on personal guilt – increased monetary donations to environmental causes. Framing climate change as a collective, rather than individual, problem can make Americans care more about the issue… http://www.csmonitor.com/Environment/2016/0505/Is-there-a-right-way-to-talk-about-climate-change After 10 Years, 'An Inconvenient Truth' Is Still Inconvenient. In 2006, six years after his presidential bid, Al Gore launched the documentary An Inconvenient Truth. The movie made headlines around the world, raising awareness of global warming and its predicted dire consequences for the planet and society. The movie did more than this, though, as it also politicized global warming to an unprecedented level. http://www.npr.org/sections/13.7/2016/05/04/476717308/after-10-years-an-inconvenient-truth-is-still-inconvenient?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=storiesfromnpr Clean Power what? Most Americans haven't heard of climate rule. The Obama administration's Clean Power Plan, considered by many to be the most far-reaching climate regulation ever set forth by the U.S. government, has barely registered in the minds of most American voters. A new national poll found 7 in 10 voters have heard "just a little or nothing at all" about EPA's regulation to rein in carbon emissions from power plants. http://www.eenews.net/climatewire/2016/05/05/stories/1060036746 BLOGS Swearengin, Arambula make pitch for more cap-and-trade dollars. With newly minted Democratic Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula by her side and Republican Jim Patterson sitting on the committee, Mayor Ashley Swearengin on Wednesday made her case to state legislators that economically disadvantaged Fresno does not get enough cap-and-trade money from the state. http://www.fresnobee.com/news/politics-government/politics-columns-blogs/political-notebook/article75707192.html#storylink=cpy Skepticism about climate change may be linked to concerns about economy. Americans may be more likely to accept the scientific evidence of human-caused climate change and its potentially devastating effects if they believe the economy is strong and stable, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association. The findings may help explain why many… https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/05/160504152004.htm Why Indigenous People Should Care About California’s Cap-and-Trade Program. The US state of California has slashed greenhouse-gas emissions while powering one of North America’s strongest economies, largely by embracing a system of “cap-and-trade” that promotes fair and efficient emission reductions across the energy sector. As the state expands its programs, policymakers are considering a provision… http://www.huffingtonpost.com/forest-trends/why-indigenous-people-sho_b_9845928.html The Transition to Renewable Energy Is at the Tipping Point — But We Need to Help It Go Faster. The world is approaching a tipping point, with renewable energy taking over from the fossil fuel industry. We now need to come together to give it a last push to help deliver the zero-carbon economy that world leaders agreed to at the recent UN climate talks in Paris (COP21). http://www.huffingtonpost.com/nigel-topping/the-transition-to-renewab_b_9845540.html Wind and solar a boon for the U.S. states railing against them most, report says If there’s a War on Coal, it’s increasingly clear which side is winning. Wind turbines and solar panels accounted for more than two-thirds of all new electric generation capacity added to the nation’s grid in 2015, according to a recent analysis by the U.S. Department of Energy. The remaining third was largely new power plants fueled by natural gas… http://www.canadianmanufacturing.com/sustainability/wind-solar-benefiting-u-s-states-fight-report-says-167550/ California is in a drought emergency. Visit www.SaveOurH2O.org for water conservation tips.