FEATURE ARTICLE
Greenhouse Gas Policy at the Crossroads in California—As Details of AB 32 Implementation Emerge, So Do Second Thoughts by Anthony Francois, Esq., KP Public Affairs, Sacramento, California319
CLIMATE CHANGE NEWS
Environmental Groups Threaten to Use NEPA to Seek Climate Change Mitigation in Powder River Basin Coal Development323
Texas Utility and California Solar Company Announce ‘Affordable’ Solar Program to Begin in Dallas-Fort Worth Area324
Cities Prepare for New Wave of Electric Cars326
LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS
U.S. Senators Introduce Bill to Broaden Proposed Federal Renewable Energy Standard328
Oregon Legislature Enacts Changes Restricting Application of Its Business Energy Tax Credit Program330
UPDATE ON THE SCIENCE OF CLIMATE CHANGE
Recent Scientific Studies of Climate Change332
PENALTIES AND SANCTIONS
Recent Investigations, Settlements, Penalties and Sanctions325
REGULATORY DEVELOPMENTS
EPA Announces Plans for Gradual Implementation of GHG Regulations for Stationary Sources337
U.S. Patent Office Plan to Fast-Track Applications for Green Patents Is Off to Slow Start339
NEPA Update: Draft Guidance on Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Change341
Petition to Reduce Sea Ice Carbon Looks to Combat Climate Change through the Clean Water Act342
EPA’s ‘Climate Showcase Communities’ Program Aims at Energy Reduction at the Community Level344
