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    Which Way, L.A.?

    California Court Limits Environmental Review

    The state law that developers fear most is California's Environmental Quality Act, or “CEQA.” Environmentalists often site it when they go into court to challenge proposed projects. Last week, the State Supreme Court issued a ruling that limited the scope of CEQA.

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    By Warren Olney • Dec 21, 2015 • 6m Listen

    The state law that developers fear most is California's Environmental Quality Act, or “CEQA.” Environmentalists often site it when they go into court to challenge proposed projects. Last week, the State Supreme Court issued a ruling that limited the scope of CEQA. Sean Hecht, co-executive eirector of UCLA's Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, has more on the ruling.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christine Detz

      Producer, 'To the Point'

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      Independent Producer

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      Sean Hecht

      UCLA Emmett Institute on Climate Change and the Environment

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    2. 6:57A New Look at Medical Training
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