Vol. 01: No. 08: Nov 2007

Global Green's Matt Petersen On Society's Relationship With Globe


Matt Petersen
Matt Petersen
When he founded Green Cross International at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, former President of the USSR Mikhail Gorbachev probably had little idea of the magnitude of the threat presented by global warming. Yet due to his vision, the organization and its affiliates, such as Global Green USA, are now well positioned to lead the fight to save the environment.

California to Bush Administration: Stop Stalling! State Sues U.S. EPA Over Tailpipe Emissions Waiver


Arnold Schwarzenegger
Governor Schwarzenegger
With the passage of AB 1493 in 2002, California became the country’s leader on climate change legislation. Since then, California has met stiff resistance to the implementation of AB 1493 from the U.S. EPA, which has delayed a waiver needed by the state to enforce the law’s stringent tailpipe emissions requirements.

Southern California's Metropolitan Water District Diversifies Supply Portfolio Amid Protracted Drought


Jeff Kightlinger
With the climate change discussion focusing largely on renewable energy, sustainable design, and transportation technology, it’s easy to forget that water is perhaps the most crucial issue when it comes to the effects of climate change. VerdeXchange News is pleased to present the following interview with Jeff Kightlinger, general manager of the Metropolitan Water District.

Traffic Doesn't Define City-Los Angeles Sets Green Standard for Urban Living in the United States


Eric Garcetti
Los Angeles provides an interesting case study for sustainable urban living—in such a vast and diverse city, solutions don’t come easily. Proving the sincerity of its sustainability efforts, L.A. recently approved a green building code to supplement ambitious smart growth practices, and the city’s efforts to promote recycling has led the nation for years.

Southern California Transportation Projects Need More Local, State, Federal Dollars


Roger Snoble
Roger Snoble
The L.A. County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) has the daunting challenge of providing public transportation solutions for a region obsessed with the automobile. Added to the issues bred by such a stubborn cultural milieu are regional challenges such as the largest port complex in the country, poor air quality, and oscillating state funding for new projects.

LAWA's Gina Marie Lindsey Prioritizes Green Airports, Transport


Gina Marie Lindsey
Gina Marie Lindsey
With a constellation of regional airports, including one of the country’s busiest, LAX, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) will play a crucial role in the greening of air travel in the United States.

L.A. Mayor Villaraigosa Addresses Mayors On Local Sustainability


Mayor of Los Angeles Antonio Villaraigosa
Mayor Villaraigosa
Earlier this month, the U.S. Conference of Mayors held its first-ever Climate Protection Summit—a chance for mayors around the country to parade their green accomplishments and challenge each other to do more.

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