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September 1, 2024

Agriculture & Land Use

CARB
Big Investments Still Needed to Meet California Dairy Methane Goal
California is about halfway to meeting a 2030 dairy methane reduction target and could face steep costs to get the rest of the way, according to a CARB report.
Gov. Jay Inslee via Twitter
Inslee Partially Vetoes Wash. Siting Council Bill
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee angered Republicans when he vetoed a section of a bill that called for study of the impact of solar and wind farms on rural areas.
Cacophony, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Winners and Losers Among Washington Climate Bills
A bill to impose a fee on banks investing in fossil fuels was among the biggest losers in the recent Washington state legislative session.
New Mexico Highlands University
After Bills Fail, New Mexico Reforestation Program Looks for Funding
The New Mexico Reforestation Center is seeking $80 million in federal funding to produce 5 million seedlings a year to plant in wildfire burn areas.
Washington State House Democrats
Climate-related Land Use Bill Stalls Again as Wash. Session Ends
Parliamentary delay tactics killed a Washington bill to add climate change considerations to city and county land use planning.
City of Kirkland (Wash.)
Landfill Methane Bills Near Passage in Washington Legislature
Two Washington bills intended to reduce landfill methane emissions are close to passing.
Shutterstock
VC Firm Sees Key Role for Tech in Clean Food Systems
Hans Tung of GGV Capital says climate-smart agriculture can reduce food waste and the emissions associated with it through balanced supply and demand.
BLM
Bill to Expand Powers of Wash. Siting Council Passes Senate
Washington Senate Democrats greenlit a bill that would expand the authority of the body that makes citing decisions for energy facilities in the state.
Tuscola County Airport
Michigan Appeals Court Rules for Wind Turbines near Airport
In a case with statewide implications, Michigan appeals court ruled local officials improperly rejected eight new wind turbines near a rural airport.
NextEra
200-MW Solar Project in Upstate NY Concerns Locals
Upstate New York residents are concerned that the proposed 200-MW Garnet Energy Center solar facility will diminish their quality of life.

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