Taxonomy Archive: southwest
20 Apr 2018 |
Two weeks ago, the Oakland City Council unanimously voted to ban the handling and storage of coal in the city, quashing a proposal to build what could have been the largest coal export facility in California.It was a remarkable display of leadership and foresight: Council members put the health and safety of their residents above ...
20 Apr 2018 |
Background: The most recent scientific findings show that even with significant emission reductions, some amount of climate change is likely inevitable. The magnitude of the climate changes will depend on future emissions and climate sensitivity. These changes will have local impacts, and a significant share of coping with these ...
20 Apr 2018 |
Background: Most heat-related deaths occur in cities, and future trends in global climate change and urbanization may amplify this trend. Understanding how neighborhoods affect heat mortality fills an important gap between studies of individual susceptibility to heat and broadly comparative studies of temperature–mortality ...
20 Apr 2018 |
Objectives. To identify unintended health effects of California’s controversial cap-and-trade regulations and establish health-promoting policy recommendations, we performed a health impact assessment., Methods. We used literature reviews, public data, and local health surveys to qualitatively assess potential health risks and ...
20 Apr 2018 |
Representatives of the Alameda County Public Health Department drafted this letter to express concerns about and recommendations for preventing the potential negative health and safety impacts of the proposed coal export project at the former Oakland Army Base.
20 Apr 2018 |
On behalf of the undersigned groups, we submit the following comments on the City of Benicia’s Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR) for the Valero Benicia Crude-by-Rail Project (the Project). The City released a Draft EIR for public comment in June 2014. After receiving numerous comments pointing out the deficiencies in ...
20 Apr 2018 |
In order to further evaluate the factors that can influence thermal environmental stresses, a characterization of how urban areas affect local microclimates, air temperature in particular, is necessary. To assist the CalEPA in evaluating the thermal impacts of urban areas in California, this study characterizes the urban heat island ...
20 Apr 2018 |
Large urban areas often experience higher temperatures, greater pollution, and more negative health impacts during hot summer months, when compared to more rural communities. This phenomenon is known as the urban heat island. Heat islands are created by a combination of heat-absorptive surfaces (such as dark pavement and roofing), ...
20 Apr 2018 |
The California Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32) provides a significant opportunity to improve air quality and public health in the state. Our new analysis shows that many strategies for combating global warming will reduce air pollution, which lowers health risks. In fact, measures being considered for implementation under AB 32 ...
20 Apr 2018 |
A brief summary of how green building standards can be implemented. Focused on California.