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Large-Scale Solar Power Plants Could Power Nation, Combat Global Warming and Create Thousands of Jobs: Over 4,000 Megawatts of Solar Power Under Development Threatened by Lapsing Federal Tax Incentives 5/08/2008
California could generate as much as 877,200 megawatts (MW) of power from solar power plants; according to a report released today, “On the Rise: Solar Thermal Power and the Fight Against Global Warming” by Environment California. The report also finds that America has the potential to meet all of its current electricity needs with large central concentrating solar power plants. These solar thermal power plants covering a 100 x 100-mile area in the Southwest, slightly more than what’s already been excavated for strip mining for coal across the country, could power the entire nation; while slashing global warming emissions. Because solar thermal energy storage allows electric generating capacity even when the sun is not shining, it can replace traditional energy sources like coal, natural gas and nuclear power.
New Report: Formaldehyde from Baby Nursery Furniture Contaminates Indoor Air 5/06/2008
Baby nursery cribs, changing tables, and dressers can emit formaldehyde at levels linked with increased risk of childhood allergies and asthma, according to a new report released today by Environment California Research & Policy Center. In Toxic Baby Furniture: The Latest Case for Making Products Safe from the Start, Environment California Research & Policy Center worked with an independent laboratory to determine whether formaldehyde emissions from common baby nursery furnishings significantly contribute to indoor air pollution.
Environment California supports 1187 5/06/2008
Senate Oceans Subcommittee Hearing May 6, 2008 Will Support Sanctuary Expansion off California Coast