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Vol. 01: No. 08: Nov 2007
Global Green's Matt Petersen On Society's Relationship With Globe
Submitted by James Brasuell on December 4, 2007 - 1:52am.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
Submitted by admin on November 30, 2007 - 9:12pm.
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
Submitted by James Brasuell on November 29, 2007 - 7:04pm.
Traffic Doesn't Define City-Los Angeles Sets Green Standard for Urban Living in the United States
Submitted by James Brasuell on November 29, 2007 - 6:04pm.
Southern California Transportation Projects Need More Local, State, Federal Dollars
Submitted by James Brasuell on November 29, 2007 - 12:31am.
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
Submitted by James Brasuell on November 28, 2007 - 10:57pm.
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
Submitted by James Brasuell on November 28, 2007 - 10:55pm.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.
