Which Way, L.A.?
Clean Energy, Clean Air and Political Confusion
A blue-ribbon list of environmental groups opposes Prop 7, saying the measure's a case of good intentions gone wrong. Also, psychological depression over the prospect of economic depression.
By Warren Olney • • 30m ListenProposition 7 on next month's ballot is called The Solar and Clean Energy Act, the right title in environmentally conscious California. But a blue-ribbon list of environmental groups is against it. They agree with the goal of more renewable energy sooner, but call the measure a case of good intentions gone wrong. Also, psychological depression over the prospect of economic depression.
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3 storiesNew Cuts May Have to Be Made to Budget
You thought this summer's state budget negotiations were hard? Wait until Republicans and Democrats go back to Sacramento this year, facing a $5 billion to $8 billion deficit in the spending plan they just passed. They'll have to make cuts in this year's budget for schools, cities, police departments and state agencies.
Read the story6 minProposition 7 Sounds Good, So Why Don’t Most Environmentalists Like it?
Proposition 7 is called The Solar and Clean Energy Act of 2008. We're already seeing a blitz of TV commercials on a measure that has divided environmentalists in California. Current law requires private utilities to get 20 percent of their electricity from renewable sources by 2010. Prop 7 would speed that up by mandating 50% by 2025.
Read the story11 minPsychological Depression over the Prospect of Economic Depression
Karthik Rajaram left a suicide note in his home in the Porter Ranch development in the San Fernando Valley. He lost his job as a financial advisor and couldn't find other employment. He said he had no choice but to kill himself, his wife, three children and his mother-in-law.
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