Thursday August 31st 2006, 10:54 pm
Global warming could lead to shrinking beaches, increased energy use, compromised water supplies and more wildfires in San Diego, according to a City Attorney's Office report released Thursday.
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City Attorney’s Office Releases Report On Global Warming (KGTV TheSanDiegoChannel.com via Yahoo! News)
Is green good or bad for state’s economy?
Thursday August 31st 2006, 8:00 pm
Will California's drive to cut greenhouse gases reshape the state's industries, weaning businesses away from fossil fuels and setting the stage for the state's next golden age? Or will it drive away businesses, ship jobs to Nevada and kill the California economy?
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California business leaders say emissions limit could harm economy.
Thursday August 31st 2006, 8:00 pm
California business leaders warned Thursday that a deal by state lawmakers to strictly limit greenhouse gas emissions by industry could severely hurt the state economy and lead to a huge drop in its petroleum supply.
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California plan to cut gases splits industry.
Thursday August 31st 2006, 8:00 pm
While high-technology companies have lined up behind the move, arguing that it will put California at the forefront of alternative energy development, most of those representing basic industries contend that it will retard the economy.
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Californian emissions cap move draws mixed responses.
Thursday August 31st 2006, 8:00 pm
California's landmark legislation to curtail greenhouse gas emissions could hurt some manufacturers, but its largest industrial emitters -- electric utilities -- should emerge unharmed, industry experts said.
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California lawmakers adopt tough climate rules.
Thursday August 31st 2006, 8:00 pm
The landmark climate change legislation expected to be passed Thursday by California's legislature was the work of an unlikely environmental pioneer.
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California heats up the political climate with greenhouse gas law.
Thursday August 31st 2006, 8:00 pm
Arnold Schwarzenegger, the Governor of California, has thrown down the gauntlet to the White House by introducing new laws bringing in America’s toughest controls on greenhouse gas emissions.
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California tightens rules on emissions.
Thursday August 31st 2006, 8:00 pm
California's legislature approved the broadest restrictions on carbon dioxide emissions in the nation yesterday.
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Setting trends: State that has blazed an environmental trail.
Thursday August 31st 2006, 8:00 pm
The deal announced between Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and the California legislature, ordering a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels is the latest in more than half a century of trailblazing.
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California takes lead in global-warming fight.
Thursday August 31st 2006, 8:00 pm
California's landmark deal to require a 25% cut in industrial greenhouse gases by 2020 is a largely symbolic victory with only a tiny impact on climate. But it could prompt significant change nationally.
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For campaign, Governor’s hand may be stronger.
Thursday August 31st 2006, 8:00 pm
California's agreement to cut emissions tied to global warming is likely to boost a resurgence in Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's popularity, many political pundits say.
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