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Californians approve statewide $9 billion bond for school construction
2016-11-09 17:11:00| American School & University
Ballot initiative garnered about 54 percent of the vote read more
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Berkeley study finds clean vehicle rebates have predominantly benefited wealthy, white Californians
2016-11-08 19:55:24| Green Car Congress
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Californians navigate changing tide of drought rules
2016-05-20 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Associated Press: California's decision to let local entities regulate how much water people use has residents hoping their bills will get a little more manageable and their yards a little less ugly. Lee Nguyen, a 64-year-old retiree in Irvine, believes she has done her part to help in the five-year drought. She has swapped out the grass on her front lawn with local native plants and cactus to cut down on water use. She's also started catching rainwater for her garden to stretch the savings even further. Starting...
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Californians warned to keep conserving water despite heavy rains
2016-01-06 02:30:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: Forced by drought to conserve water, Californians were warned against reverting to old habits on Tuesday as the first of several storms spawned by a record-tying El Nio began drenching the state. A series of storms lining up over the Pacific Ocean was welcome news in parched California, despite their potential for causing flash floods and mudslides. But authorities cautioned that even the wettest of winters cant replenish depleted reservoirs and aquifers unless everyone keeps pitching in. ...
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Energy Democracy: Inside Californians' Game-Changing Plan for Community-Owned Power
2015-11-13 06:24:39| Energy - Topix.net
Large utility companies control about 75 percent of the electricity market in California. A hybrid between a public agency and private utility, the new Community Choice program is a model for communities that want greener, cheaper energy.
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