To meet the federal government’s new, higher fuel-efficiency plan for pickup trucks, minivans and sport utility vehicles, automakers expect to rely on a new onslaught of fuel-saving technologies. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, October 4, 2005. “Over Read more…
With costs rising, the administration plans to show ways for homes and businesses to save. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, October 4, 2005 By Emma Vaughn, Times Staff Writer WASHINGTON — Anticipating soaring energy bills this winter, Read more…
TAKE ME: The new Five Oaks Trail in San Diego County’s Volcan Mountain Preserve offers a prettier, shadier alternative to the steep, dusty fire road. And after the hike, head down to Julian for a snack. Source of this article Read more…
Katrina and Rita laid bare how limited U.S. fuel-making capacity has become, triggering new efforts to get plants up and running. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, October 3, 2005, 2005. By Elizabeth Douglass Times Staff Writer Billionaire Read more…
Pointing to Katrina’s hit to fuel supplies, some in Congress seek to diversify by loosening a ban covering areas such as offshore California. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, October 3, 2005. By Richard Simon and Kenneth R. Read more…
When energy costs rise, coffers fatten. But the past has taught the states lessons about going on a $230-million spree. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, October 2, 2005. By Nicholas Riccardi Times Staff Writer SANTA FE, N.M. Read more…
Hundreds of critical habitats would be redesignated. Backers see better protection for landowners and species. An alternative plan dies. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, September 30, 2005 By Johanna Neuman and Janet Wilson Times Staff Writers WASHINGTON Read more…
The board votes to send a letter opposing administration moves to expand oil drilling off the coast and in Los Padres National Forest. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, September 21, 2005 By Catherine Saillant Times Staff Writer Read more…
Giant trees, magnificent vistas, pristine wilderness. Well, reconsider the pristine part. The air in Sequoia-Kings Canyon is smoggier than New York City’s. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, September 13, 2005. By Gary Polakovic, Times Staff Writer Up Read more…
Backers of industry lobbyist Cindy Tuck, picked to run the state clean-air board, blame Democrats’ dispute with GOP’s Schwarzenegger. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, September 2, 2005. By Dan Morain Times Staff Writer SACRAMENTO — In a Read more…