Energy
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Consumer Watchdog Applauds Oil Regulator’s Denial Of Aera Fracking Permits
Los Angeles, CA—The denial by the California Geologic Energy Management Division of 21 Aera Energy fracking permits is a win for public health and the...
Assembly Member Richard Bloom’s Legislation Allows More Grocery Stores To Refuse to Take Back Empty Bottles and Cans During Recycling Crisis; Senior Speaks Out In New Video
Los Angeles, CA — Legislation backed by the waste hauling industry and authored by Santa Monica Assembly Member Richard Bloom would make fewer grocery and...
Bill Assigning Responsibility For Recycling Bottles & Cans To Beverage Industry Passes CA Senate In Major Consumer Victory
Sacramento, CA — SB 38 (D-Wieckowski), a bill to overhaul the state’s bottle deposit program by forcing the beverage industry to create an accessible recycling...
Waste Haulers: The Square Peg in the Circular Economy
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Governor Gavin Newsom has called for a circular economy that slashes waste while extracting maximum value by reusing or remanufacturing as much of it as possible. A circular economy cuts greenhouse gases and toxic emissions. It helps companies meet…