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Is the Exxon Refinery Reopening Tied to Climate Change Legislation?

Submitted by Cody Rosenfield on Tue, 09/08/2015 - 13:25

One of the most significant decisions in the effort to reduce the price of gasoline in California is arguably whether Exxon gets to open its Torrance refinery, which has been closed since a February explosion, without meeting California’s environmental standards. A pivotal hearing that was set for today has been delayed for two weeks until after the legislature adjourns Friday.

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Will Bills Creating Independent Oversight of Dysfunctional Toxics Regulator Survive?

Submitted by Liza Tucker on Thu, 09/03/2015 - 05:41
Right now, bills are moving through the state legislature to force our top toxics regulator to decide when hazardous waste polluters lose their permits, and to create internal and external oversight of the scandal-plagued Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC).
 

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Going After California’s Gasoline Gougers & Climate Changers

Submitted by Jamie Court on Thu, 09/03/2015 - 05:00

As California drivers take to the freeways this Labor Day weekend, they will be paying a premium for their gasoline that's 88 cents more than the typical US driver. With crude oil prices at historic lows, and California oil refining profits at historic highs, the Golden State is getting gouged.

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California Pushes Back Against Big Oil

Submitted by Mark Reback on Thu, 09/03/2015 - 00:00

Radio host Norm Goldman and Consumer Watchdog President Jamie Court discuss legislation in Sacramento that will allow Californians to push back against Big Oil's price gouging and pollution. http://www.consumerwatchdog.org/sites/default/files/resources/podcast_9-3-15.m4a

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What Do Hillary Clinton and Chris Christie Agree On That Sacramento Still Won't Do?

Submitted by Carmen Balber on Wed, 09/02/2015 - 15:06

The prescription drug abuse epidemic has vaulted into the national presidential debate, most recently this week with a Hillary Clinton op-ed in the New Hampshire Union Leader. Clinton wrote about combating addiction, and called for a requirement that health care providers consult a prescription drug monitoring database before prescribing controlled substances.

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