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Local government and clean air

Pop quiz: which level of government is responsible for cleaning the air? Naturally, you might say it’s the federal Government’s responsibility. And you wouldn’t be wrong – after all, the US Environmental Protection Agency is a federal agency and the Clean Air Act is a federal law. Similarly, you might think clean air is also … Read more

The Los Angeles Summer of Smog

California always makes headlines for its dedication to clean energy. Just last month Governor Brown signed SB 100, setting a target for emissions-free electricity generation by 2045. The state’s resilient commitment to climate science is heard around the world. But these stories mask a painful truth: the state had a historically bad summer of air … Read more

I’ve Been Bit by the Love Bug – For My Bike

By Rocky Rushing “Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of riding a bike. “ President John F. Kennedy I love my bike. It’s a late-blooming love and a bit surprising. I’ve had my bike for nearly 15 years and most of that time it sat in the garage collecting dust. That all changed when I … Read more