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Assembly votes to ban plastic grocery bags

Written on 3 Jun, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 10 Comments
Assembly votes to ban plastic grocery bags

The state Assembly has passed legislation prohibiting California pharmacies and grocery, liquor, and convenience stores from using plastic bags. The bill also calls for customers to be charged for using store-issued paper bags. [AP] Lawmakers say the purpose of the... (Continue reading)

San Luis Obispo scores high on air quality

Written on 24 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 1 Comment
San Luis Obispo scores high on air quality

A new report by the American Lung Association, despite showing air pollution worsening in California, has good news for people living between San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles–your air is among the cleanest in the state. [California Watch] The 11th... (Continue reading)

Help Save the Whales on Sunday

Written on 20 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 5 Comments
Help Save the Whales on Sunday

A statewide protest is set for Sunday, May 23, to put pressure on President Obama to support an international moratorium against commercial whaling. The International Whaling Commission is scheduled to discuss the moratorium at its June meeting and activists want... (Continue reading)

Study: California global warming law could cause businesses to flee

Written on 19 May, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 13 Comments
Study: California global warming law could cause businesses to flee

A new study by the state’s Legislative Analyst’s office suggests a law requiring power plants, factories, and other businesses to cut greenhouse gas emissions could cause energy prices to rise and prompt businesses to either halt expansion or leave. [Los... (Continue reading)

Earth Day at Mission Plaza San Luis Obispo April 24

Written on 26 Apr, 2010 in Eye on the Coast | 0 Comments
Earth Day at Mission Plaza San Luis Obispo April 24

Sponsored by local nonprofit organization Earth Day Alliance, Earth Day was celebrated at San Luis Obispo’s Mission Plaza on Saturday April 24. A number of local businesses, vendors and nonprofit organizations participated in educating the community about environmental stewardship and... (Continue reading)

Historic proposed state policy against use of sea water

Written on 20 Apr, 2010 in Opinion | 1 Comment

By JACK McCURDY A landmark new state policy that for the first time would restrict and phase out use of estuary, delta and ocean water for cooling coastal power plants has drawn the adamant opposition of the Coastal Alliance on... (Continue reading)

Smoking ban at beaches and parks approved

Written on 22 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 4 Comments
Smoking ban at beaches and parks approved

California lawmakers voted Monday to ban smoking at 278 beaches and state parks in one of the nation’s far-reaching regulation of tobacco. [Los Angeles Times] The new legislation calls for fines up to $100 for those caught smoking at a... (Continue reading)

Dunes air pollution debate continues this week

Written on 21 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 1 Comment
Dunes air pollution debate continues this week

The recent study by the Air Pollution Control District (APCD), linking poor air quality on the Nipomo Mesa to offroad vehicles in the Oceano Dunes, is on the agenda at several public meetings this week. The South County Advisory Council... (Continue reading)

Santa Monica sushi restaurant closes after whale meat controversy

Written on 20 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 1 Comment
Santa Monica sushi restaurant closes after whale meat controversy

The Santa Monica restaurant  facing federal charges for illegally serving endangered whale meat appears to be closed. [Los Angeles Times] On Friday, the management of The Hump, an upscale eatery at the Santa Monica Airport, posted an announcement on its... (Continue reading)

Weed Killer turns boy frogs into girls

Written on 2 Mar, 2010 in Daily Briefs | 9 Comments
Weed Killer turns boy frogs into girls

Atrazine, a commonly used weed killer in California, turns male frogs into reproducing female frogs, according to a study performed by University of California at Berkeley researchers. [Reuters] First, atrazine-exposed male frogs develop female features – termed hermaphroditism. Then a... (Continue reading)

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