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California's first carbon auction launches pollution market
Eve Troeh Nov 14, 2012
It's official: Companies must now purchase permits to emit excess levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the state of California.
California holds first auction of pollution permits
Eve Troeh Nov 14, 2012
Six years after enacting its own law to fight global warming, California conducts its first auction of carbon permits. Companies that give off large amounts of carbon dioxide will need permits to cover the emissions.
Could a California supermajority fix state finances?
Jeff Horwich Nov 8, 2012
In California, voters may have beefed up Democrats to a two thirds majority in both the Assembly and Senate -- a situation the state hasn't seen since 1933.
California cities vote on soda tax
Jeff Tyler Nov 6, 2012
A ballot initiative in Richmond and El Monte proposes a tax on sugar-sweetened drinks. Proponents say it could help prevent diabetes among low-income residents and generate revenue, but the soft drink industry is spending millions to block it.
Brice Harris: California community colleges face education 'rationing'
Jeff Horwich Nov 5, 2012
Through the recession, community colleges have assumed a heavy burden: Get people ready for jobs at a time of tight employment and tight budgets.
Can a city make money on art?
Shereen Marisol Meraji Nov 1, 2012
Last year's months-long Pacific Standard Time arts event brought almost two million visitors to the city and pumped $280 million into Southern California.
A different kind of 'power' broker in Chicago
Lauren Chooljian Oct 26, 2012
Voters in the Windy City to decide whether City Hall can negotiate for cheaper electricity rates.
Carbon dioxide emissions are falling in the U.S.
Scott Tong Oct 24, 2012
Global warming didn't get even a mention in the three presidential debates, but a new study says the U.S. is on track to meet its pledge to reduce emissions by one-sixth. A major reason: the power of federal regulation.
America's energy boom revives Ohio's steel industry
Scott Tong Dec 10, 2012
Every fracking well requires miles of pipe. The result is new investment in Ohio steel mills -- which also benefit from cheap natural gas for fuel.
Koch-funded groups attack Obama for 'war on coal'
Rachael Marcus Oct 18, 2012
Ads target swing states of Ohio and Virginia.
