May 2007

May 24, 2007

California's Climate Change Legislation Serves as Example for Nation and the World

Former CalEPA Secretary Terry Tamminen is spreading the word about California's leadership in climate change mitigation.

May 24, 2007

Riverside Public Utilities Meets Ambitious Green Goals-And Strives for More

With a coordinated effort between the utilities agency and the municipal government, the city of Riverside is fighting climate change on many fronts.

May 24, 2007

California Has Gone Green: Legislature & Governor Align on Climate Change

Former Assemblymember Fran Pavley, author of two of California's groundbreaking climate change laws, looks forward to a cleaner, greener state.

May 24, 2007

California Energy Commission Weighs In On State's Clean Energy Policies

AB 32 gives the Energy Commission new motivation and new tools to continue their efforts to promote efficiency and reliability, according to Energy Commission Chair Jackalyne Pfannensteil.

May 24, 2007

Caltrans Begins Study of 710 Extension: Controversy Vs. Connectivity

District Director Doug Failing discusses plans to go underground to fill in the final gap in the region's freeway system.

May 21, 2007

Eco-Friendly Cities: Arup Offers Models of Sustainable Master Planning

The next wave of green planning--at an unprecedented scale--is already underway at Arup, according to Regional COO Andy Howard.

May 21, 2007

Architect Johannes van Tilburg on Housing, Mixed Use, and Good Urban Planning

With 20,000 units under development, VTBS Principal Johannes van Tilburg describes the evolution of L.A. housing types and their impact on the life of city.