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I Know What You Did With That Last Hummer
Schwarzenegger sells his Hummers, pals around with NYC Mayor Bloomberg |
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22 Sep 2006 |
Daily Grist |
| I Know What You Did With That Last Hummer Schwarzenegger sells his Hummers, pals around with NYC Mayor Bloomberg [See correction below.] Had your doubts that California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) was walking his green talk? Oh, he's walking all right -- the guv has sold his eight Hummers. It was Schwarzenegger who originally convinced then-manufacturer AM General to make a ver ... |
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| Topics: Arnold Schwarzenegger, California, New York, news, placemaking, politics (all these topics) |
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The New Nuisance Thing
California sues automakers over greenhouse-gas emissions |
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21 Sep 2006 |
Daily Grist |
| The New Nuisance Thing California sues automakers over greenhouse-gas emissions California sued the six largest auto manufacturers yesterday, saying that vehicle greenhouse-gas emissions are a public nuisance and seeking compensation for damage to the state's air, water supplies, coast, forests, wildlife, and people. "Basically, what we are saying is, it's old-fashioned economics. You s ... |
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| Topics: California, environmental justice, news, placemaking, politics (all these topics) |
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Sticker Shock Absorber
Some hybrids can pay back their price premium over time |
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24 Aug 2006 |
Daily Grist |
| Sticker Shock Absorber Some hybrids can pay back their price premium over time High price of hybrids got you down? According to the gurus at Edmunds.com, the cash some hybrid owners save on gas can make up for the sticker price. Hybrid cars and trucks cost between $1,200 and $7,000 more than their gas-chugging counterparts, but as analyst Alex Rosten s ... |
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| Topics: cars, consumerism, electric vehicles, fuel efficiency, hybrids, news, placemaking, politics, Prius (all these topics) |
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Sue and Improved
States to sue Bush admin over weak fuel-economy standards for SUVs |
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02 May 2006 |
Daily Grist |
| Sue and Improved States to sue Bush admin over weak fuel-economy standards for SUVs Stop us if this sounds familiar: A group of states plans to sue the feds over lax environmental regulations. At this point, the feds have more suits than Armani! Their federalism federalisn't! Take my states ... please! (Hey, we have to liven these stories up somehow.) The latest suit -- to ... |
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| Topics: Department of Transportation, environmental justice, news, placemaking, politics (all these topics) |
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Fuel Me Once ...
Enviros sue Bush admin over lax fuel-economy rules for light trucks |
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07 Apr 2006 |
Daily Grist |
| Fuel Me Once ... Enviros sue Bush admin over lax fuel-economy rules for light trucks In a new lawsuit, the Center for Biological Diversity has charged the Bush administration with violating the 1975 Energy Policy and Conservation Act, which requires the feds to regularly update fuel-economy standards to the "maximum feasible level." With currently available technologies, light trucks could readily achi ... |
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| Topics: air pollution, news, placemaking, politics (all these topics) |
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Slum Like It Not
In the world's slums, the worst of poverty and environmental degradation collide |
Mike Davis |
29 Mar 2006 |
Main Dish |
| This article was originally published in OrionOnline. Precarious dwellings in North Sulawasi, Indonesia. Photos: iStockphoto. A villa miseria outside Buenos Aires, Argentina, may have the worst feng shui in the world: it is built in a flood zone over a former lake, a toxic dump, and a cemetery. Then there's the barrio perched precariously on stilts over the excrement-clogge ... |
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| Topics: environmental justice, placemaking, politics, population, Poverty and the Environment, sprawl, toxics, waste (all these topics) |
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ATLien Invasion
Will an Atlanta parks and redevelopment project benefit low-income residents? |
Na'Taki Osborne |
28 Mar 2006 |
Soapbox |
| Atlanta, Ga.: the famous "Hot-lanta" of Southern heat and hospitality, home of "down-home" fried chicken and a growing black middle class, cradle of the largest historically black college community in the world, hotbed of the civil-rights movement, and ... the sprawl capital of the South. As Atlanta gets greener, who will benefit? Photo: iStockphoto. As ... |
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| Topics: environmental justice, Georgia, green space, placemaking, politics, Poverty and the Environment, sprawl (all these topics) |
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That'll Anacostia
A plan to spruce up D.C.'s Anacostia River has some residents anxious |
Ethan Goffman |
15 Mar 2006 |
Main Dish |
| In the southeast corner of Washington, D.C., the capital of the most powerful nation in history, lies a polluted, neglected neighborhood known as Anacostia. Slated for a grand renewal project centered on the local river that gives it its name, the area stands at the juncture of poverty and opportunity. If plans move forward, it will one day be a showcase of urban design, with revi ... |
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| Topics: environmental justice, green space, placemaking, politics, Poverty and the Environment, public lands, Washington DC (all these topics) |
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Lease and Desist
House reps blow taxpayer dough on pricey gas-guzzlers |
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13 Mar 2006 |
Daily Grist |
| Lease and Desist House reps blow taxpayer dough on pricey gas-guzzlers It's almost April; do you know where your taxes are? Last year, at least $1.05 million in public money went to leasing SUVs, luxury cars, and other vehicles for members of Congress -- just as the Founding Fathers intended. Members of the House are legally allowed to lease cars out of their office budgets to travel in their own districts, a perk that about on ... |
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| Topics: news, placemaking, politics (all these topics) |
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It's a BUI!
Should bicycling drunk be illegal? |
Todd Hymas Samkara |
06 Feb 2006 |
Gristmill |
| Some important bicycle-related debate has been going on in South Dakota for the last few weeks. That's right, South Dakota. Should cyclists and horseback riders be able to ride while intoxicated -- since it's usually a much safer alternative than drunken driving? The state Supreme Court just ruled that the current law says No: Bicycling can be considered 'driving' because it qualifies as operating a vehicle. So cyclists still can be, and sometimes are, cited for ... |
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| Topics: bikes, legislation, placemaking, politics, South Dakota (all these topics) |
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The Green Mileage
Mileage estimates likely to decline under EPA's proposed new system |
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11 Jan 2006 |
Daily Grist |
| The Green Mileage Mileage estimates likely to decline under EPA's proposed new system The U.S. EPA has proposed new standards for calculating auto fuel-economy ratings, expected to reduce by 5 to 30 percent the mileage estimates in window stickers on new cars and trucks. Ouch. It's the first ratings overhaul since 1985, intended to reflect changes in driving conditions (e.g., ... |
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| Topics: cars, fuel efficiency, hybrids, news, placemaking, politics, Prius, US EPA (all these topics) |
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No Word on the Mansions
Governors abandon gas-guzzling SUVs as they ask others to use less fuel |
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12 Oct 2005 |
Daily Grist |
| No Word on the Mansions Governors abandon gas-guzzling SUVs as they ask others to use less fuel As post-hurricane gas prices in the U.S. hover around $3 a gallon, several governors have dumped their state-funded, gas-hogging SUVs for more energy-conscious vehicles. New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson (D) will be sidelining his Lincoln Navigator for a Ford Escape hybrid, and Florida Gov. Jeb Bush (R) ... |
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| Topics: Bill Richardson, green living, news, placemaking, politics (all these topics) |
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Go Truck Yourself
Bush admin unveils weak new fuel-economy rules for light trucks |
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24 Aug 2005 |
Daily Grist |
| Go Truck Yourself Bush admin unveils weak new fuel-economy rules for light trucks The Bush administration surveyed the landscape -- gas prices rising, fears of oil dependence spreading -- and concluded that bold leadership was required. So it invaded an oil-rich country. Heh, well ... on to Plan B! Yesterday, the administration proposed a new set of auto fuel-economy rules. Tightening the standard for passenger cars? Uh, no, th ... |
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| Topics: news, placemaking, politics (all these topics) |
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For This Relief Much Tanks
Big SUVs likely to keep guzzling gas under forthcoming fuel-economy plan |
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16 Aug 2005 |
Daily Grist |
| For This Relief Much Tanks Big SUVs likely to keep guzzling gas under forthcoming fuel-economy plan The Bush administration is said to be abandoning efforts to set fuel-economy standards for huge SUVs like the Hummer H2 and Ford Excursion, which fall outside the weight classes covered by current standards. Those concerned about the warming globe, skyrocketing gas prices, and foreign-oil dependence have long chafed at ... |
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| Topics: business, news, placemaking, politics (all these topics) |
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Like a Metric Earth Day
Mayors from all over globe gather to celebrate World Environment Day |
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31 May 2005 |
Daily Grist |
| Like a Metric Earth Day Mayors from all over globe gather to celebrate World Environment Day A five-day gathering to mark U.N. World Environment Day kicks off tomorrow in San Francisco and is expected to bring together at least 70 mayors from cities across the globe. San Francisco is the first U.S. city to host the annual event and will focus workshops, lectures, and other activities on sustainable ... |
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| Topics: California, news, placemaking, politics, San Francisco (all these topics) |
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A Prius With Mayo, Hold the Mayo
Fledgling California bill calls for new sales outlets for hybrids |
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13 Apr 2005 |
Daily Grist |
| A Prius With Mayo, Hold the Mayo Fledgling California bill calls for new sales outlets for hybrids Ever wished you could get a five-pound jar of mayonnaise and a Toyota Prius at the same convenient location? Uh, let us explain. California drivers are crazy for hybrids; dealerships in the state have months-long waiting lists, presumably becau ... |
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| Topics: California, cars, electric vehicles, hybrids, news, placemaking, politics, Prius, renewable energy, shopping (all these topics) |
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Californication
Washington state House OKs bill adopting California auto-emissions rule |
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18 Mar 2005 |
Daily Grist |
| Californication Washington state House OKs bill adopting California auto-emissions rule The Washington state House this week passed a bill calling for adoption of California's strict auto-emissions rules. If the Senate follows suit and the governor signs off, Washington would follow in the footsteps of six other states that have opted to follow California rules instead of the looser national ones. The ... |
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| Topics: California, news, placemaking, politics, Washington (all these topics) |
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No Buses, No Peace!
Ansje Miller sends a dispatch from a conference on transportation and justice |
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20 Feb 2005 |
Dispatches |
| Ansje Miller is a program director for Redefining Progress and staffs the Environmental Justice and Climate Change Initiative, a consortium of environmental-justice, religious, and policy groups. Sunday, 20 Feb 2005 LOS ANGELES, Calif. Driving down California's Interstate 5 from Oakland to Los Angeles, the need for a new vision for the future of transportation was clear. The pouring rain transform ... |
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| Topics: California, Dispatches, environmental justice, non-government organizations, placemaking, politics (all these topics) |
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Dropping the Hybrids Off at the Pool
Hybrid incentive bills introduced in Congress |
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11 Feb 2005 |
Daily Grist |
| Dropping the Hybrids Off at the Pool Hybrid incentive bills introduced in Congress Fuel-efficient hybrids, the cars of choice for greens of means, are a hot topic in Congress, with two bills introduced this month that could further fuel their popularity. One bill, unveiled in the House last Tuesday by California Reps. Darrell Issa (R) and Brad Sherman (D), would let states decide whether or not to allow hybr ... |
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| Topics: news, placemaking, politics, renewable energy (all these topics) |
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Ford: 'Tough'
Two California drivers fight Ford to keep their electric vehicles |
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19 Jan 2005 |
Daily Grist |
| Ford: "Tough" Two California drivers fight Ford to keep their electric vehicles An around-the-clock protest began Friday in Sacramento, Calif., to save two electric vehicles from being repossessed and scrapped by their maker. The electricity-powered Ford Ranger pickup trucks were two of many produced by Ford Motor Co. during a new-vehicle pilot program in 1999 and then leased to drivers. Lessees David Rabo ... |
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| Topics: placemaking, politics, United States (all these topics) |
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Suit of Harmer
Automakers sue California over greenhouse-gas emission regs |
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08 Dec 2004 |
Daily Grist |
| Suit of Harmer Automakers sue California over greenhouse-gas emission regs The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers filed suit against California on Tuesday, charging that the state's new regulations on greenhouse-gas emissions from vehicles (requiring a roughly 30 percent cut by 2016) amount to the imposition of new fuel-economy standards, which is the feds' purview. The Schwarzenegger administration has pled ... |
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| Topics: business, California, placemaking, politics (all these topics) |
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The Barbarian Invasions
Despite vocal opposition, SUVs invade Europe |
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16 Nov 2004 |
Daily Grist |
| The Barbarian Invasions Despite vocal opposition, SUVs invade Europe European politicians spare no rhetorical flourish in demonstrating their contempt for SUVs and their owners. "I don't want to be like Freud, but SUVs are a projection, a compensating thing," said Rome's transportation commissioner, Mario Di Carlo. Paris Deputy Mayor Denis Baupin called the SUV "a caricature of a car.'' On the street ... |
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| Topics: European Union, placemaking, politics (all these topics) |
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What Would Jesus Ride?
Raging Cyclists push for bike-friendly reforms in Santiago |
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15 Nov 2004 |
Daily Grist |
| What Would Jesus Ride? Raging Cyclists push for bike-friendly reforms in Santiago Inspired by Critical Mass, the cycling activist group formed in San Francisco in 1992, the Furiosos Ciclistas -- or Raging Cyclists -- of Santiago, Chile, are inspiring real reform in that polluted city. The group is one of more than 200 inspired by Critical Mass in cities across the world. Santiago is one of the most polluted cities in the wor ... |
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| Topics: Chile, placemaking, politics (all these topics) |
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Welcome to the Measure Dome
Oregon voters lash out against land-use planning |
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15 Nov 2004 |
Daily Grist |
| Welcome to the Measure Dome Oregon voters lash out against land-use planning For more than three decades, Oregon's comprehensive anti-sprawl land-use planning rules have funneled development into urban cores and preserved vast swaths of land covered by farms and forests. Sixty percent of Oregon voters apparently found this state of affairs intolerable. On Nov. 2, despite opposition from current and former govern ... |
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| Topics: elections, Oregon, placemaking, politics (all these topics) |
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The urban archipelago
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David Roberts |
12 Nov 2004 |
Gristmill |
| My hometown alternative weekly The Stranger has an unbelievably good article running this week -- it's the first thing I've read post-election that actually felt authentic and hopeful to me. It says that relevant red/blue divide is not a matter of states but a matter of rural vs. urban. Cities vote Democrat. It's time to celebrate that, celebrate cities and the values of diversity, vitality, and imagination that make them run, and turn our attention to making cities ev ... |
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| Topics: elections, placemaking, politics (all these topics) |
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