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CAP AND TRADE

A primer on California's cap-and-trade market
California’s cap-and-trade system lets companies with higher
emissions purchase carbon allowances from companies not using
their entire share. The state uses the proceeds on projects like
high-speed rail, zero-emissions vehicles, low-income housing
retrofits and urban forestry. California’s cap-and-trade market
is a product of the state’s 2006 Global Warming Solutions Act,
which commits the state to reducing its emission of greenhouse
gases — primarily carbon dioxide — to its 1990 level by the year
2020.
http://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2016/06/13/a-primer-on-californias-cap-and-trade-market.html


Oregon Could Widen Carbon Trading across North America
Oregon regulators are studying how to design an economy-wide
carbon cap-and-trade system that would be able to link with other
similar programs in neighboring states and provinces.
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/oregon-could-widen-carbon-trading-across-north-america/?WT.mc_id=SA_TW_ENGYSUS_NEWS


Morneau eyes federal tax on carbon  
Finance Canada is quietly pushing the idea of a federal carbon
tax as the Liberal government looks to set a minimum national
price and complement provincial carbon pricing plans, sources
say.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/industry-news/energy-and-resources/finance-canada-pondering-federal-carbon-tax-to-reduce-emissions/article30408215/

 
AIR POLLUTION

Supreme Court rejects new challenge to Obama air pollution rule
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to consider a third request
from a group of states to overturn a sweeping Obama
administration air pollution rule. The states, led by Michigan
and joined by numerous business and energy interests, told the
court that the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2012
mercury and air toxics standards rule for coal-fired power plants
is illegal, and a lower court erred when it refused to overturn
the regulation.
http://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/283243-supreme-court-rejects-new-challenge-to-obama-air-pollution-rule

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-court-mercury-idUSKCN0YZ1K2

http://www.stltoday.com/business/local/u-s-supreme-court-rejects-challenge-to-obama-mercury-air/article_97a35c4e-55d0-5e9b-b049-2ed74bc3a3b4.html


Air pollution linked to increased mental illness in children 
A major new study has linked air pollution to increased mental
illness in children, even at low levels of pollution. The new
research found that relatively small increases in air pollution
were associated with a significant increase in treated
psychiatric problems.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/jun/13/air-pollution-linked-to-increased-mental-illness-in-children


50 years ago: Air pollution was suspected cause of running
stockings
Jacksonville’s female residents were asked to not throw away
stockings that developed a run for no apparent reason because
Dennis Falgout wanted the holey hosiery. The request was purely
for scientific reasons.
http://www.jaxdailyrecord.com/showstory.php?Story_id=547745 

Air pollution could cost global economy $2.6 trillion a year
Delhi air pollution is the worst on earth 
Outdoor air pollution could cost the world a whopping $2.6
trillion a year, or 1% of global GDP, by 2060, says the study by
the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. The
costs are a result of sick days, medical bills and reduced
agricultural output.
http://money.cnn.com/2016/06/10/news/economy/economic-cost-air-pollution/index.html

http://www.wcvb.com/money/air-pollution-could-cost-global-economy-26-trillion-a-year/39991056

CLIMATE CHANGE

Biggest US coal company funded dozens of groups questioning
climate change 
Peabody Energy, America’s biggest coalmining company, has funded
at least two dozen groups that cast doubt on manmade climate
change and oppose environment regulations, analysis by the
Guardian reveals.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/jun/13/peabody-energy-coal-mining-climate-change-denial-funding
  

The Choctaw v climate change: 'The earth is speaking'
In the US, members of the Choctaw nation fight to reclaim their
relationship with the land in a world without seasons. It's
nearly June. Every day, the Earth brings Darryl "Grey Eagle"
Brown closer to the Sun, to heaven, to the Creator. That means
it's nearly time for the Eagle Sun Dance ceremony, a 12-day
communal gathering of fasting, thanksgiving and prayer that takes
place around the summer solstice, when the Creator is especially
near.
http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2016/05/choctaw-climate-change-earth-speaking-160528090311635.html


Scientists turn CO2 into stone to fight climate change
Scientists have turned carbon dioxide into stone in a matter of
months by pumping it deep underground, offering a revolutionary
new way of storing the greenhouse gas to tackle climate change.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/science/Scientists-turn-CO2-into-stone-to-fight-climate-change/articleshow/52705909.cms


Climate change: Kids lead the way in The Big Dry production at
the Sydney's Ensemble Theatre 
A group of young actors is breaking new ground by playing all the
major leads in a professional theatre production, based on an
apocalyptic vision of climate change.
The Big Dry — based on the novel by Tony Davis — opened this week
at Sydney's Ensemble Theatre in a co-production with The
Australian Theatre for Young People.
http://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/climate-change-kids-lead-the-way-in-the-big-dry-production-at-the-sydneys-ensemble-theatre/ar-AAgWfwD


DIESEL ACTIVITIES

What’s at stake in Southern California’s new war on diesel truck
pollution
Southern California’s anti-smog regulators opened a new front on
the war on heavy-duty diesel trucks by joining a coalition of
agencies stretching from Washington state to New York last week.
http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/environment-and-nature/20160612/whats-at-stake-in-southern-californias-new-war-on-diesel-truck-pollution


California Diesel Rules Unfair to Big Truckers
California air regulators created an uneven playing field when
they eased up on air-quality regulations for smaller operators of
heavy-duty diesel trucks, a state judge ruled.
http://www.courthousenews.com/2016/06/13/california-diesel-rules-unfair-to-big-truckers.htm

Fontana gets large grant from state to help fight air pollution 
The California Air Resources Board presented a $9.1 million check
to SANBAG for the purchase of 27 zero-emission battery-electric
trucks for use in the cities of Fontana, San Bernardino, and
Commerce.  Two of the attendees at the ceremony were Fontana City
Councilmember Michael Tahan and Supervisor Josie Gonzales Fontana
is one of three Southern California cities which will benefit
from a large state grant to help fight air pollution.
http://www.fontanaheraldnews.com/business/fontana-gets-large-grant-from-state-to-help-fight-air/article_c8c0f95a-3014-11e6-9435-fb27bd46998c.html



VEHICLES

Tougher California rules may knock Toyota off eco-car perch
Toyota Motor's status as a leader in environmentally friendly
cars is under threat in the U.S., with global trailblazer
California slated to tighten its emissions rules to stop favoring
hybrids like the Japanese automaker's flagship Prius.
http://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Companies/Tougher-California-rules-may-knock-Toyota-off-eco-car-perch


OPINIONS

Climate change could alter the chemistry of deepwater lakes and
harm ecosystems
Alexander L. Forrest, University of California, Davis
In an age of rapid global population growth, demand for safe,
clean water is constantly increasing. In 2010 the United States
alone used 355 billion gallons of water per day. Most of the
available fresh water on Earth’s surface is found in lakes,
streams and reservoirs, so these water bodies are critical
resources.
http://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Climate-change-could-alter-the-chemistry-of-8096481.php


Could California’s ‘cap-and-trade’ auction meltdown happen again?

The Capitol’s politicians were shocked last month when the
state’s quarterly auction of “cap-and-trade” carbon emission
allowances generated just 2 percent of anticipated revenues.
Suddenly, plans to spend billions of dollars, including critical
financing for Gov. Jerry Brown’s pet bullet-train system, were in
jeopardy.
http://www.fresnobee.com/news/politics-government/article83281662.html#storylink=cpy

http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/politics-columns-blogs/dan-walters/article83098292.html


Are you prepared and ready for Hug a Climate Scientist Day
(Week)? 
12 June is Hug a Climate Scientist Day. We’ll be celebrating all
week with a special morning tea on Tuesday 14 June. Please abide
by the following rules
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/jun/10/are-you-prepared-and-ready-for-hug-a-climate-scientist-day-week
 

Billion-dollar boondoggle  
There’s a $1.14 billion annual gap -- to be paid for by the
people of Ontario -- in Premier Wynne’s cap-and-trade scheme.
Today let’s ask Premier Kathleen Wynne and Climate Change
Minister Glen Murray a simple question. If, as they say, the cost
of their cap-and-trade scheme to the average Ontario household is
only $156 per year, where are they going to get the additional
$1.14 billion a year they say it will raise for the government?
http://www.torontosun.com/2016/06/11/billion-dollar-boondoggle




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