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Coastal commissioner resigns after Vietnam 'carpet bombing' remark
A state coastal commissioner who vocally supported banning beach bonfires along a stretch of Orange County coastline has resigned under growing pressure from two state legislators. William Burke was serving as both a member of the state Coastal...
Tags: John A. Perez, Air Pollution, Kamala D. Harris, Allan R. Mansoor, Environmental Issues
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Freeway air pollution travels farther in early morning
Two years ago researchers outfitted an electric Toyota RAV4 with a set of test instruments and drove back and forth near four Los Angeles County freeways between 4:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m., sampling the air. The results confirmed that in the early morning,...
Tags: Science and Technology, Air Pollution, Trips and Vacations, SUVs and Crossovers, Travel
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State air pollution association cites 'remarkable progress' in report
Staff Writer, Copy EditorAcknowledging the “daunting challenges” that remain before reaching air quality standards, the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association nonetheless cited its “remarkable progress” toward that end. Despite the state&...Tags: Air Pollution, Science and Technology, Physical Conditions, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Politics
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The 'rain tax' sham
There has been much hue and cry in recent days about the General Assembly approving a "rain tax" this year that is punitive, anti-commerce and unnecessary. What's truly remarkable about these protestations is how none of the underlying claims are true....
Tags: Fox News Channel (tv network), Baltimore County, Annapolis, Business, Environmental Issues
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As rhetoric grows, Baltimore and Anne Arundel counties face stormwater fees
Ridiculed by some as a "rain tax" and a symbol of government overreach in taxes, storm water management fees mandated by the state were approved Monday by Baltimore and Anne Arundel counties. The Baltimore County Council approved its fee structure 5-2,...
Tags: John A. Olszewski, Sr., Elections, Dundalk, Todd Huff, Fox News Channel (tv network)
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District 112 teacher still has questions about asbestos removal
North Shore School District 112 was fined two years ago for multiple violations regarding asbestos removal projects at several of its schools dating back to 2007, but one teacher is still seeking answers. Steve Bartel, a Lincoln School fifth grade...
Tags: Air Pollution, Health Organizations, Freedom of Information Act, Teachers, Medical Procedures and Tests
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Mailbag: No need for fire ring ban on all beaches
I have been a citizen of Orange County for 37 years and have frequently enjoyed the beach and the fire rings. Never have I heard of a problem until this year. It appears that the rich of Newport Beach have convinced themselves that they are being...Tags: Pacific Ocean, Science and Technology, Air Pollution, Automotive Equipment, Conservation
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Though Brown touts progress, China's environmental issues persist
GUANGZHOU, China -- It’s easy to feel good traveling through China with Gov. Jerry Brown this week. Multimillion-dollar business deals between Chinese and California companies have been announced, and cooperation on environmental policy is...
Tags: Trips and Vacations, Travel, Executive Branch, Government, Environmental Politics
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California pledges environmental cooperation with China province
GUANGZHOU, China – As the pollution blanketed this southern city like a thick, toxic fog, California’s environmental protection secretary signed an accord with his counterpart in China’s most populous province to “help each achieve...
Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, China, Environmental Issues, Jerry Brown
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Commentary: Fire rings are falling prey to environmental bureaucrats
According to Chris Epting's In The Pipeline column, "Something fishy going on with fire ring ban," April 4, he learned the hard way what the Air Quality Management District is really all about. Those green, environmentally friendly shoes pinch when you...Tags: Auction Service, Business, Government, Environmental Issues, Jerry Brown
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NIPSCO wants to raise rates about $1.07 a month to cover project cost
CROWN POINT, Ind. (AP) — State regulators will take public comments this month at a public hearing on Northern Indiana Public Service Co.'s plan to recover the costs of improvements in pollution controls through increased electricity rates --...
Tags: Environmental Issues
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Wichita unveils plan for summertime ozone levels
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsThe City of Wichita is outlining its plans to keep ozone levels in check. Those levels are okay right now, but usually peak in the summertime. The city says it will review levels each day and issue alerts if the levels get too high. At that point, they...Tags: Air Pollution, Labor Legislation, Environmental Issues, Career and Workplace
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