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SB 535 - California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006: Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund
September 30, 2012
In 2012, the California Legislature passed Senate Bill 535 for the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) directing that, in addition to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, a quarter of the proceeds from the GGRF must go to projects that provide a benefit to disadvantaged communities. Specifically, SB 535 requires that at least 25% of California’s GGRF go to projects that benefit disadvantaged communities, with at least 10% going to projects located within these communities.
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CA SB 1066 - Climate Ready California Coastal Conservancy
September 27, 2012
The California State Coastal Conservancy, established in 1976, is a state agency that uses entrepreneurial techniques to purchase, protect, restore, and enhance coastal resources, and to provide access to the shore- working in partnership with local governments, other public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private landowners.
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California Cool Pavements Research and Implementation Act (AB 296, 2012)
September 27, 2012
Assembly Bill 296, the “Cool Pavements Research and Implementation Act,” was approved by California Governor Jerry Brown on September 27, 2012. AB 296 calls upon the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to develop a standard specification for sustainable or "cool" pavements that can be used to mitigate urban heat islands.
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Evaluation of Combined Heat and Power Technologies for Wastewater Treatment Facilities
September 25, 2012
The report was developed by Columbus Water Works, under an assistance agreement awarded by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in support of their Columbus Biosolids Flow-Through Thermophilic Treatment National Demonstration Project. The report examines common combined heat and power (CHP) technologies for converting anaerobic digester gas to electrical power and produce heat. The document includes technical and cost information to assist users in considering using more efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective wastewater treatment and in-plant wet weather management technologies.
Authors or Affiliated Users: Jason R. Wiser, James W. Schettler, John L. Willis
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Pacific Northwest Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment
September 2012
The Pacific Northwest Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment, a project undertaken by the University of Washington and other collaborators, provides information on the likely effects of climate change on species and ecosystems in the region. The assessment involves scientists, natural resource managers, and conservation planners, and covers an area that extends beyond the borders of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho both south into the U. S. and north into Canada. The assessment contains four main component projects including a sensitivity database, case studies, habitat suitability modeling, and species population modeling.
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State of California Extreme Heat Adaptation Interim Guidance Document
August 31, 2012
This document presents a brief overview of current climate projections for increased temperature and extreme heat conditions for California, and addresses the human health impacts of increasing temperature in the state. In particular, it focuses on climate model projections of longer and more frequent extreme heat events. The report details the content of these projections for California, including an explanation of the urban heat island effect.
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California 2012 Bioenergy Action Plan
August 23, 2012
California’s 2012 Bioenergy Action Plan outlines strategies, goals, objectives, and actions that state agencies will take to increase bioenergy development in California. The plan builds upon the state’s 2006 and 2011 Bioenergy Action Plans. These plans were developed with input from the Bioenergy Interagency Working Group, the California Biomass Collaborative and stakeholders and other public comments. An in-depth status report on bioenergy development and analysis of the issues are contained within the 2011 Bioenergy Action Plan, which was adopted by the California Energy Commission in March 2011.
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San Luis Obispo, California Climate Action Plan
August 2012
This Climate Action Plan for the City of San Luis Obispo (SLO), California describes the measures be taken to meet the city’s adopted GHG emissions reduction target of 1990 levels by 2020, which is consistent with California AB 32. Climate adaptation is addressed throughout the plan as well, with strategies that complement the mitigation measures across many focal sectors.
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California Third Climate Change Assessment: 2012 Vulnerability and Adaptation Study
July 31, 2012
The '2012 Vulnerability and Adaptation Study' is California's third major assessment on climate change. California produces periodic scientific assessments on the potential impacts of climate change on the state, and reports potential adaptation responses. Required by Executive Order #S-03-05, these assessments influence legislation and inform policy makers. The Third California Climate Change Assessment is a compilation of 37 reports which outline local and statewide vulnerabilities to climate change, for the energy, water, agriculture, public health, coastal, transportation, and ecological resource sectors.
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Community Based Climate Adaptation Planning: Case Study of Oakland, California
July 2012
This white paper from the California Energy Commission’s California Climate Change Center provides a detailed analysis of climate impacts, vulnerabilities, and adaptation options for Oakland, California.
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