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Desalination: An Essential Part of California’s Water Future

Coastal Commission’s Recent Rejection of Huntington Beach Desalination Project Misguided

Let me begin this commentary with a disclaimer: I was an early and strong proponent of Proposition 20, the successful 1972 California voter initiative measure that enacted the Coastal Act and created the California Coastal Commission (albeit temporarily). I supported with equal enthusiasm the state Legislature’s 1976 enactment of legislation making both the Coastal Act …

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A big news week for the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta

This has been a significant news week for California’s delta. On Wednesday, California’s Natural Resources Agency endorsed a plan for a water tunnel system to bypass the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, coupled with a habitat restoration plan for the Delta. Bettina Boxall’s story in today’s Los Angeles Times has the details. Many environmental groups …

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The trouble with Chinatown

Ann proposes Chinatown as the greatest environmental movie of all time. Now, Chinatown is my favorite movie: the poster above is currently hanging on my office wall. it is a great movie. But Chinatown can’t be a great environmental movie for one simple reason: It gets the environment wrong. The conceit of Chinatown is that a diabolical …

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Are Front Lawns Unconstitutional?

In California, They Are

How Much Rain is L.A. Capturing?

Local measures like Measure W are working. But more needs to be done to capture stormwater and rainwater.

50 Years Ago: Environmental Law in 1973

Five decades back, the country was in the midst of unprecedented environmental ferment.

Unraveling Hydrogen: Part I

The first in a series that examines the hype around hydrogen production.

Here’s a New Acronym: CBAM. You’re Going to be Seeing It a Lot.

The EU has taken a major step to pressure global industries to clean up their act.

Tightening the Net

Tackling climate procrastination by closing the loopholes in ‘net-zero’ climate goals

…In Which I Attempt To Read My Water Bill

Failure To Install Smart Water Meters Is Wasting Billions of Gallons Each Year

The fight over California’s greenhouse gas and ZEV car standards continues

UCLA Clinic files amicus brief on behalf of Sen. Carper and Rep. Pallone to uphold standards

The Obesity Pandemic

It’s a global phenomenon, with poorly understood causes. But there’s no point in blaming the victims.

Is Bipartisanship Possible?

It’s not easy in today’s polarized politics. But maybe it’s not completely off the table.

A Dangerous Disruption

A startup firm proposes to sell dubious carbon credits from stratospheric aerosol injection

The Obesity Pandemic

It’s a global phenomenon, with poorly understood causes. But there’s no point in blaming the victims.

The fight over California’s greenhouse gas and ZEV car standards continues

UCLA Clinic files amicus brief on behalf of Sen. Carper and Rep. Pallone to uphold standards

A New Birth of Housing?

Omnibus’ “Baby YIMBY” Bill Offers An Opportunity For Cities — And For Advocates

…In Which I Attempt To Read My Water Bill

Failure To Install Smart Water Meters Is Wasting Billions of Gallons Each Year

The Year Ahead

Here are the top ten environment and energy developments to watch for.

Tightening the Net

Tackling climate procrastination by closing the loopholes in ‘net-zero’ climate goals

LA’s big step toward building electrification

Los Angeles is about to require that new buildings be electric, but there’s a bigger decarbonization hurdle waiting.

Unraveling Hydrogen: Part I

The first in a series that examines the hype around hydrogen production.

Single Subject = Single Stupidity

New House Rule Designed To Cause Dysfunction

California water policy

Coastal Commission’s Recent Rejection of Huntington Beach Desalination Project Misguided

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In California, They Are

Local measures like Measure W are working. But more needs to be done to capture stormwater and rainwater.

Five decades back, the country was in the midst of unprecedented environmental ferment.

The first in a series that examines the hype around hydrogen production.

The EU has taken a major step to pressure global industries to clean up their act.

Tackling climate procrastination by closing the loopholes in ‘net-zero’ climate goals

Failure To Install Smart Water Meters Is Wasting Billions of Gallons Each Year

UCLA Clinic files amicus brief on behalf of Sen. Carper and Rep. Pallone to uphold standards

It’s a global phenomenon, with poorly understood causes. But there’s no point in blaming the victims.

It’s not easy in today’s polarized politics. But maybe it’s not completely off the table.

A startup firm proposes to sell dubious carbon credits from stratospheric aerosol injection

It’s a global phenomenon, with poorly understood causes. But there’s no point in blaming the victims.

UCLA Clinic files amicus brief on behalf of Sen. Carper and Rep. Pallone to uphold standards

Omnibus’ “Baby YIMBY” Bill Offers An Opportunity For Cities — And For Advocates

Failure To Install Smart Water Meters Is Wasting Billions of Gallons Each Year

Here are the top ten environment and energy developments to watch for.

Tackling climate procrastination by closing the loopholes in ‘net-zero’ climate goals

Los Angeles is about to require that new buildings be electric, but there’s a bigger decarbonization hurdle waiting.

The first in a series that examines the hype around hydrogen production.

New House Rule Designed To Cause Dysfunction