Tag Archives: climate change

Myths and Truths About Going Solar, Presented by Transition Berkeley, 8/21/13

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Myths and Truths About Going Solar, Presented by Transition Berkeley, 8/21/13
Is now a good time to go solar? There are many myths and misconceptions when it comes to the decision to invest in solar panels on your residential roof top. Transition Berkeley is hosting a panel of experts to discuss and clear up common questions surrounding the deployment of solar technology for residential use. Questions… Read more »

Climate Change Will Bring More, Bigger Wildfires to Western U.S.

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Climate Change Will Bring More, Bigger Wildfires to Western U.S.
One of the impacts of climate change is increasing wildfires, which in turn affects air quality. In late July, a Spare the Air day alert was issued in the Bay Area because of fires in Oregon. Check out the Union of Concerned Scientists’s great infographic explaining the increase in wildfires. [Photo by Bureau of Land… Read more »

Obama Weighs in on Fate of Keystone XL

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Obama Weighs in on Fate of Keystone XL
President Obama has stated the decision to approve the Keystone XL pipeline hinges on whether the project would significantly contribute to carbon in the atmosphere. In an interview this past week, Obama also pointed out that claims that the project would be a jobs-creator were not realistic. The 2,000 temporary jobs during construction of the… Read more »

Plan Bay Area Adopted: Less Sprawl, More Transit for the Bay Area in 2040

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Plan Bay Area Adopted: Less Sprawl, More Transit for the Bay Area in 2040
Anyone looking to rent an apartment, get a job, or even make a restaurant reservation in the Bay Area knows one thing for sure: the Bay Area is a place people want to be. By 2040, the population is projected to grow from seven million to nine million, heightening demand for housing and potentially putting… Read more »

California’s Cap-and-Trade Law Is Slowly Raising the Price of Carbon

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California's Cap-and-Trade Law Is Slowly Raising the Price of Carbon
After the latest auction of greenhouse gas emission “allowances” under the state’s cap-and-trade law, the trend of slowly rising carbon prices at auction show that the new system is working. What’s working for the new system less well is Gov. Jerry Brown – he has  “borrowed” funds raised from these auctions to balance the General… Read more »